[138] Activity "needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction" was excluded from the order. [172] After declaring a state of emergency on August 18, he reported that the state was battling 367 known fires, many sparked by intense thunderstorms on August 1617. "[17], Newsom sold his share of his San Francisco businesses when he became mayor in 2004. "[211], On June 10, 2021, Newsom called federal Judge Roger Benitez "a stone cold ideologue" and "a wholly owned subsidiary of the gun lobby of the National Rifle Association" after Benitez struck down California's statewide ban on assault weapons. [240] Other bills Newsom signed required localities "to approve or deny various building permits within a strict timeline" and streamlined student and faculty housing projects by allowing California colleges to skip onerous review processes for new projects. Now, Gov. I urge you and your administration to work in partnership with California and the other eight states that have legalized recreational marijuana for adult use in a way that will let us enforce our state laws that protect the public and our children while targeting the bad actors." [29] Many homeless rights advocates protested against the initiative. Newsom began his political career in 1996, when San Francisco mayor Willie Brown appointed him to the city's Parking and Traffic Commission. California Governor Gavin Newsom is not related to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by blood, but rather by family ties. The one-week delay was to ensure that a successor as mayor of San Francisco was chosen before he left office. [9], Newsom was born in San Francisco, California, to Tessa Thomas (ne Menzies) and William Alfred Newsom III, a state appeals court judge and attorney for Getty Oil. Tourk immediately resigned. [119] In his first acts of clemency as governor, Newsom pardoned seven formerly incarcerated people in May 2019, including two Cambodian refugees facing deportation. [127], In September 2020, Newsom signed into law a bill allowing California transgender inmates to be placed in prisons that correspond with their gender identity. His second term began on January 5, 2015. [171], Due to a mass die-off of trees throughout California that could increase the risk of wildfires, Newsom declared a state of emergency on March 22, 2020, in preparation for the 2020 wildfire season. Nancy Pelosis brother-in-law, Ron Pelosi, was married Gavin Newsom partly blamed Fox News for fueling the vitriol against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, who was attacked by an [31][35] Newsom claimed he was a centrist in the Dianne Feinstein mold. Results are expected on October 14, 2021. Newsom declares state of emergency due to coronavirus", "Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19", "Grand Princess cruise ship at center of coronavirus fight amid concerns about spread", "An unexpected side effect of the coronavirus? [160][161], In January 2021, the Los Angeles Times reported that Newsom's administration had mismanaged $11.4 billion by disbursing unemployment benefits to ineligible claimants, especially those paid through the federally funded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. [84], In 2016, Newsom passed a series of reforms at the University of California to give student-athletes additional academic and injury-related support, and to ensure that contracts for athletic directors and coaches emphasized academic progress. 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County as officials issue more emergency restrictions", "No gatherings, restaurant meals in California now, Gavin Newsom directs", "Newsom assures Californians that the state has enough ventilators in coronavirus fight", "Column: In the coronavirus crisis, California isn't under one-party rule, it's under one-man rule", "Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact", "Washington, Oregon, California announce coronavirus pact", "California will 'do the right thing' when lifting stay-at-home orders, Newsom says", "Some California businesses could reopen within weeks as state fights coronavirus, Newsom says", "California governor outlines state's phased reopening plan", "Coronavirus: Will fans pack NFL stadiums for week 1? His speech mentioned climate change and the wildfires prevalent in California at the time. [164] The state's unemployment system had been overseen by California Labor Secretary Julie Su, a Newsom appointee, whom President Joe Biden later appointed as deputy secretary of labor in February 2021. [190] In November 2019, he imposed a moratorium on approval of new hydraulic fracturing and steam-injected oil drilling in the state until the permits for those projects could be reviewed by an independent panel of scientists. They had separately committed crimes when they were each 19 years old. [11] In 2002, his business holdings were valued at more than $6.9 million. Newsom later became an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church. Ron married William Newsoms daughter Barbara, so Nancy Pelosi was Gavin Newsoms aunt by marriage until the couple divorced. In the early 1990s, Newsom was married to former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is now dating Donald Trump Jr. Their oldest, Montana Tessa, was born in 2009, with her name commemorating the location of her parents' wedding. A Republican governor blocking progress on COVID-19 who is also anti-woman, anti-worker, a climate denier, who doesnt believe in choice. [234][235][236][237] In 2021, he signed a pair of bills into law that made zoning regulations for housing less restrictive, allowing construction of duplexes and fourplexes in lots that were previously zoned exclusively for single-family homes. [26], Newsom also supported allowing restaurants to serve alcohol at their outdoor tables, banning tobacco advertisements visible from the streets, stiffer penalties for landlords who run afoul of rent-control laws, and a resolution, which was defeated, to commend Colin Powell for raising money for youth programs. [151] On June 18, Newsom made face coverings mandatory for all Californians in an effort to reduce COVID-19's spread. So, too, were Ron and Barbara Pelosinee Newsom, she was one of Bill's sistersas well as Ron's brother, Paul Pelosi, and his wife, Nancy. [233] Newsom opposes NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) sentiment, declaring in 2022 that "NIMBYism is destroying the state". Trip prompts praise, speculation", "Newsom seeks to counter Trump as he makes world stage debut in El Salvador", "Mission Accomplished? [133], Newsom issued an executive order that allowed the state to commandeer hotels and medical facilities to treat COVID-19 patients and permitted government officials to hold teleconferences in private without violating open meeting laws. Nancy Pelosis 82-year-old husband was attacked by an intruder with a hammer last week at their San Francisco home. [158] The vaccination rate began increasing in January, with over half the population fully vaccinated as of September 2021,[159] the percentage ranking #16 out of the 50 states. In 2016, Newsom supported Proposition 62, which also would have repealed the death penalty in California. ", "California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row", "Support for the death penalty is declining in California, poll shows", "She faces deportation after shooting her husband. The report's recommendations to regulate marijuana were intended to inform a legalization measure on the November 2016 ballot. Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren. Gen. Xavier Becerra to open Washington office, cap-and-trade auction revenue results are revealed", "Gavin Newsom and Eloy Ortiz Oakley: Free community college tuition will drive California economy", "Oakland Launches Promise Initiative to Triple Number of College Graduates", "L.A. puts higher education within reach for all students", "California's College Promise Celebrated by Local Elected Officials, Education Leaders", "Coalition calls for greater focus on computer science in UC, Cal State admissions", "Silicon Valley Urges Cal, CSU to Give Computer Science Full Credit in Admissions (Updated)", "Gov. That means for a while, Gavin Newsom was related to Nancy Pelosi's brother-in-law by marriage, but the familial relation between the two now-powerful Newsom denies parole for Sirhan Sirhan, convicted of Robert F. Kennedy assassination", "Will Gavin Newsom Sign New Police Laws After George Floyd Protests? [162] Another $19 billion in claims remained under investigation for fraud. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. [221], In December 2021, Newsom announced his intention to make California a "sanctuary" for abortion, which included possibly paying for procedures, travel, and lodging for out-of-state abortion seekers, if the procedure is banned in Republican-led states. California Governor Gavin Newsom is not related to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by blood, but rather by family ties. Newsom has been married to actress and filmmaker Jennifer Siebel since 2008. [202] The rate declined over the course of the three legislative sessions. On this spectrum, almost every Democratic legislator is further left", "Newsom's Portfolio: Mayoral hopeful has parlayed Getty money, family ties and political connections into local prominence", "Gov. Among the bills was the George Floyd Bill, requiring officers to intervene when witnessing excessive force on the part of another officer. [77], On February 24, 2017, in response to pro-enforcement statements by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Newsom sent Attorney General Jeff Sessions and President Donald Trump a letter urging them not to increase federal enforcement against recreational cannabis firms opening in California. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Joe Montana's 'The Drive' jersey sells for record $1.212 million, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. [113] In a CBS This Morning interview, Newsom said that the death penalty is "a racist system that is perpetuating inequality. [214][215], On July 22, 2022, Newsom signed Senate Bill 1327, a law enabling private citizens to sue anyone who imports, distributes, manufactures or sells illegal firearms in California. It's a system that I cannot in good conscience support. [194] State agencies resumed issuing new hydraulic fracturing permits in April 2020. Newsom's urging, California will sue Huntington Beach over blocked homebuilding", "Planning Commission vote moves Huntington Beach a step closer to resolving state housing lawsuit", "Gavin Newsom just declared war on NIMBYs", "Southern California cities cite 'chaos' in rejecting state push for more housing", "Gov. ", Mayor Breed added in: "For those of you who were just walking by and thought 'I just wanted to see what was going on,' well you know what was going on? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. [11] Throughout his schooling, Newsom had to rely on a combination of audiobooks, digests, and informal verbal instruction. [43] He was reelected on November 6 with over 72% of the vote. [152][153] Enforcement would be up to business owners, as local law enforcement agencies view non-compliance as a minor infraction. [212] While the ban remained in place as the state appealed the ruling, Newsom proposed legislation that would empower private citizens to enforce the ban after the United States Supreme Court declined to strike down the Texas Heartbeat Act, which empowers private citizens to report unauthorized abortions. 8 fiasco in quest to become governor - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee", "SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Risks Career on Gay Marriage", "An interview with Gavin Newsom - Washington Blade", "Campaign 2010/Mayor Newsom wants to move on up to the governor's place/Campaign expected to be very crowded and very expensive", "Governor 2010: New Field Poll Things Look Bad For Newsom, Not So Bad for Feinstein and Villaraigosa", "Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race", "San Francisco Mayor Joins Race for California Governor in 2010", "Gavin Newsom, San Francisco mayor, files papers in lieutenant governor race", "City Insider: It's official: Newsom's running for lieutenant governor", "Former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Re-Elected California Lieutenant Governor", "California gubernatorial candidates share views on criminal justice changes", "Gavin Newsom's panel: Marijuana shouldn't be California's next Gold Rush", "Essential Politics: State Atty. Newsom was elected lieutenant governor of California in 2010, defeating incumbent Republican Abel Maldonado, and reelected in 2014. Though the public has largely moved away from terminology like pro-life and pro-choice, top California Democrats like Pelosi and Gov. [144] Newsom emphasized that easing restrictions would be based on data, not dates, saying, "We will base reopening plans on facts and data, not on ideology. [4] Upon taking office for a second term, Newsom promised to focus on the environment, homelessness, health care, education, housing, and rebuilding San Francisco General Hospital.[44][45]. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gavin Newsom is not related to Nancy Pelosi by blood, only family ties, Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Newsom was also accused of setting up the Wildfire Insurance Fund via AB 1054, using ratepayer fees, so PG&E could avoid financial losses[179][180] and pass the liability costs to ratepayers and taxpayers. Nancy Pelosi is even lobbying Newsom to appoint Adam Schiff as attorney general because these people simply cannot get a real job. [267], After his election as governor, Newsom and his family moved into the California Governor's Mansion in Downtown Sacramento and thereafter settled in Fair Oaks. Gavin Newsom Suspends Death Penalty in California", "California governor on halting executions: "It's a racist system. Not to mention, the marriage tying the two families together ended when Gavin was 10 years old. Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Though the public has largely moved away from terminology like pro-life and pro-choice, top California Democrats like Pelosi and Gov. Newsoms parents, William and Tessa were prominent in San Francisco, as William worked as a judge in California. 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