Sophia Bollag

San Francisco Chronicle

Gavin Newsom is reigniting a political firestorm as his tenure draws to a close

By: Kathryn Palmer, Sophia Bollag, Megan Fan Munce

As his time as governor comes to an end, Gavin Newsom is wading back into the same thorny political thicket he found himself in when he was first elected: California’s wildfire liability.

San Francisco Chronicle

California officials say there's one clear impact from SCOTUS mail ballot ruling: confusion

By: Sophia Bollag, Hannah Wiley

Crystal Jackson sorts mail-in ballots for processing at the Contra Costa County registrar's office in Martinez on May 8, 2026.

San Francisco Chronicle

Gavin Newsom heads to the South as he gears up for a possible presidential run

By: Sophia Bollag

The trip will allow Gov. Gavin Newsom to build support in the Carolinas, which will be key states in the 2028 presidential race.

San Francisco Chronicle

Gavin Newsom says he plans to endorse in S.F. House race to replace Nancy Pelosi

By: Sophia Bollag

Scott Wiener and Connie Chan debate at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco, on March 31, 2026. SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina — Gov.

MSN

Gavin Newsom says he plans to endorse in SF House race to replace Nancy Pelosi

By: Sophia Bollag

SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina - Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he hoped to endorse in the San Francisco congressional race to replace Speaker Emerita

San Francisco Chronicle

In South Carolina, Gavin Newsom makes an early play for 2028 voters

By: Sophia Bollag

Staff Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers remarks at the Penn Center on Helena Island, South Carolina, on Sept. 3, 2026.

San Francisco Chronicle

As his naysayers bash California, Newsom leans into his Golden State roots

By: Sophia Bollag

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers remarks at a meet-and-greet event at the Center for African American History & Culture in Aiken, South Carola, on Sept. 4, 2026.

San Francisco Chronicle

Two stabbed near Sunnyvale elementary school

By: Sophia Bollag

Staff Writer Police were searching for a suspect in a stabbing in Sunnyvale Sunday. Sunnyvale police are searching for a suspect who stabbed two people Sunday night.

San Francisco Chronicle

As Republicans head to Texas convention, Newsom plays up his favorite rivalry

By: Sophia Bollag

Staff Writer At a speech in Hardeeville, S.C., last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom insulted both President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

San Francisco Chronicle

Newsom signs sweeping measures to safeguard children’s internet use

By: Kathryn Palmer, Sophia Bollag

The package includes bills that will ban social media platforms from letting children under 16 access addictive feeds and establish a safety framework for children using AI chatbots.