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An aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge in front of the San Francisco skyline on October 20, 2025 in Sausalito, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)
March 11, 2026, 10:22 pm
FBI said to warn California that Iran could launch drones from boat at West Coast
Trump says he’s not worried at possible Iranian retaliation on US soil, as Newsom’s office says it has elevated its security posture since start of war
By Reuters
Illustrative: California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the audience at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026. (Michael Probst/AP)
March 5, 2026, 9:29 am
California’s Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’
Democratic governor questions US military aid for Israel, says Netanyahu government is ‘walking us down that path,’ Jerusalem’s influence over Washington ‘pretty damn self-evident’
By Grace Gilson
Five California gubernatorial candidates — from left, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell and Antonio Villaraigosa — appear on stage at the Jewish California Governor Candidate Forum at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, where antisemitism emerged as a defining issue in the 2026 race. (Asaf Elia-Shalev)
February 28, 2026, 4:00 am
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in California gubernatorial race
Leading candidates present themselves as defenders of Jewish community in forum organized by Jewish groups, which is held as 3 antisemitism lawsuits filed against state institutions
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
FILE - California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally with Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall November 8, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren, File)
February 25, 2026, 3:38 am
Gavin Newsom declares he never has and ‘never will’ accept AIPAC funding
Remark by California governor, who is widely expected to run for US president in 2028, signals opposition to the pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly become a litmus test for Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
Left: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. Right: US President Donald Trump reacts at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026.
January 23, 2026, 12:13 pm
Trump disinvites Canada’s Carney from Board of Peace as Spain, France decline to join
Ottawa had said no to request for $1 billion for a permanent seat; EU leaders express doubts about board’s scope, governance, and compatibility with UN, but endorse Gaza role
By Agencies
Faculty join pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel students at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, on April 24, 2024. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP)
November 3, 2025, 10:04 am
Arab-American group challenges new California law aimed at fighting antisemitism
Anti-Discrimination Committee files federal complaint charging that new law hampers free speech, claiming teachers are too scared to teach properly
By Janie Har
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference at Belvedere Middle School, October 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
October 27, 2025, 2:12 am
California’s Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run; Trump’s son Eric doesn’t rule one out
Governor Newsom, who has gained prominence among Democrats for confronting Trump, says he’ll decide after 2026 midterms; Eric Trump tells Israeli outlet he’s not saying no to the idea
By Reuters and ToI Staff
California Governor Gavin Newsom at a press conference to discuss the measures approved by the legislature to redraw the US state's Congressional districts and put new maps before voters in a special election, in Sacramento, California, August 21, 2025. (AP/Rich Pedroncelli)
October 8, 2025, 4:50 am
California governor signs law aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools
Noting rise in Jew-hatred incidents, Gavin Newsom says ‘our schools must be places of learning, not hate’; critics, including pro-Palestinians, claim motion will stifle teaching
By SOPHIE AUSTIN
Illustrative: The California state capitol in Sacramento. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
September 17, 2025, 7:55 am
California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools
If enacted, state would be first with coordinator to prevent antisemitism in public schools, as religiously motivated bigotry against Jews soars; teachers group opposed initial version
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference in Sacramento, California, on March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
August 10, 2025, 9:46 am
California governor rejects Trump’s $1b demand to settle UCLA antisemitism claims
Gavin Newsom, along with Jewish state legislators, calls settlement offer ‘political extortion’; White House has accused school of violating Jewish and Israeli students’ rights
By Reuters, JTA and ToI Staff
Demonstrators holding signs and flags face California National Guard members standing guard outside the Federal Building as they protest federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2025. (Apu GOMES / AFP)
June 10, 2025, 9:13 am
Defying mayor, Trump sends 2,000 more National Guard troops, 700 marines to quell LA protests
Local authorities say forces cause logistical issues for their own operations, while US president asserts city would have been ‘obliterated’ by migrant protests without support
By Lolita C. Baldor, TARA COPP, JASON DEAREN and Tim Sullivan
Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, June 8, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
June 9, 2025, 11:40 am
Violent protests in Los Angeles after Trump deploys National Guard on streets
Thousands demonstrate, blocking major highway and setting self-driving cars on fire; US president urges local police to make more arrests and ‘bring in the troops’
By JASON DEAREN, jaimie ding and Jake Offenhartz
Law enforcement stand during a protest in Compton, California, Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
June 8, 2025, 11:00 am
Trump deploys National Guard to LA amid protests, despite governor’s objections
Some 2,000 troops sent to quell clashes with law enforcement following large protests against federal immigration authorities
By Michelle L. Price, Eric Thayer and MORGAN LEE
US President Joe Biden walks across the stage to begin his news conference on Thursday, July 11, 2024, on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
July 12, 2024, 9:13 pm
Donors to freeze some $90 million in pledges if Biden remains on ticket, NYT reports
Report says sums include ‘multiple eight-figure commitments’; US president secures backing of prominent Democrats Clyburn and Newsom, meets Jeffries
By Reuters and ToI Staff
President Joe Biden speaks to active-duty military service members and their families during a Fourth of July celebration and barbecue on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP/Susan Walsh)
July 5, 2024, 11:01 am
Biden set to record make-or-break TV interview as he defies calls to exit the race
US president says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ in bid for re-election despite poor debate performance; some Democratic backers freeze donations amid concern over viability
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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