Governor

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has kicked off his second term by comparing his leadership style to that of Republican governors and former President Donald Trump. The Democratic governor’s inaugural address crafted California as a beacon for freedom amid a rising tide of oppression taking hold in other statehouses. He chose Jan. 6 for his inaugural events to draw a contrast...

“I’m not here to make history,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday during her victory speech. “I’m here to make a difference.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he may impose mandatory water restrictions if people don’t start using less as a drought drags on. He raised the possibility Monday in a meeting with local water agencies that supply major urban centers like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Democratic governor has called for a 15% voluntary reduction in water use but has...