The 80-year-old was born in San Francisco, California, and sits on many philanthropic and corporate boards. Not what we want. David DePape films a protest outside San Francisco City Hall in 2013. [39], San Francisco's progressive community tried to field a candidate to run a strong campaign against Newsom. On September 13, 2021, the eve of the California recall deadline, the House Speaker and San Francisco Mayor London Breedstopped at a "Vote No" campaign location in the Mission District. 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 Democrats was even more distant. [186][183] In August 2020, he addressed the 2020 Democratic National Convention. About 2,000 people had been placed into permanent housing with support by 2007. [263] They have four children. [230][231] In late January 2019, he announced that he would sue Huntington Beach for preventing the construction of affordable housing. Gavin Newsom promotes using state-owned trailers to house homeless people", "Newsom signs long-awaited bills to increase housing density in California", "Bill Text SB-7 Environmental quality: Jobs and Economic Improvement Through Environmental Leadership Act of 2021", "Newsom signs major bills to increase housing density in urban centers", "California bans mandated parking near transit to fight high housing prices, climate change", "California Gov. [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. [73], Newsom supported a failed measure in 2012 that sought to end capital punishment in California. [178], KXTV released a series of reports chronicling PG&E's liabilities after committing 91 felonies in the Santa Rosa and Paradise fires. [18] He is the godfather of designer and model Nats Getty. He asked restaurants to stop serving meals inside their establishments and offer take-out meals only. California Governor Gavin Newsom is not related to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by blood, but rather by family ties. [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. The California governor faces a recall electionfollowing a Republican-led backlash against his handling of theCovidpandemic. [11] Newsom's investments included five restaurants and two retail clothing stores. After graduation, he founded the PlumpJack wine store with billionaire heir and family friend, Gordon Getty, as an investor. A Republican governor blocking progress on COVID-19 who is also anti-woman, anti-worker, a climate denier, who doesnt believe in choice. In 2016, Newsom supported Proposition 62, which also would have repealed the death penalty in California. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency due to increased wildfire risk", "California wildfires: thousands evacuate as 'siege' of flames overwhelms state", "In Rare Move, Trump Administration Rejects California's Request for Wildfire Relief", "Newsom Misled the Public About Wildfire Prevention Efforts Ahead of Worst Fire Season on Record", "Gov. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [31], Newsom was sworn in as mayor on January 3, 2004. Despite Newsom's administration enacting some of the country's toughest pandemic restrictions, California had the 29th-highest death rate out of all 50 states by May 2021. [176] The same day CapRadio revealed the oversight, leaked emails showed that Newsom's handpicked Cal Fire chief had ordered the removal of the original statement. You either keep Gavin Newsom as your governor or youll get Donald Trump, Biden said. Dems blast mayor in sanctuary city case", "Top Policy Groups Take Action to Create Healthy Communities, Prevent Childhood Obesity", "S.F. Monica Gandhi, a leading COVID-19 expert from UCSF, said that California's restrictive approach "did not lead to better health outcomes", and criticized California's delay in implementing new CDC recommendations absolving the fully vaccinated from most indoor mask requirements, while saying the decision lacked scientific rationale and could cause "collateral damage". [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. CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom belongs to one of the four most important families of San Francisco. Another bill allowed developers to build housing on some lots previously exclusively zoned for commercial use without getting local governments' permission if a certain percentage of the housing was affordable. [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. Pelosi said. The Los Angeles Times attributed this decline to public opinion of his management of the pandemic. [189], During his 2018 campaign, Newsom pledged to tighten state oversight of fracking and oil extraction. The choice should be absolutely clear.. He called for unity among the city's political factions, and promised to address the issues of public schools, potholes and affordable housing. Voters passed the measure on November 4, 2014. The CMO of Zoom is no relation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or California Governor Gavin Newsom. We explain", "Gavin Newsom recall, Governor of California (20192021)", "The origin of the Newsom recall had nothing to do with COVID-19. He had originally put the property up for sale in early 2019 for $5.895 million, but removed the property from the market after a price reduction to $5.695 million.[270]. 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. On February 21, 2020, a recall petition was introduced by Orrin Heatlie, a deputy sheriff in Yolo County. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. 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[224][225], In his February 2019 State of the State address, Newsom announced that, while work would continue on the 171-mile (275km)[226] Central Valley segment from Bakersfield to Merced, the rest of the system would be indefinitely postponed, citing cost overruns and delays. Newsom pardons refugees facing deportation", "California Gov. Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren. 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He was elected governor in the 2018 election. Newsoms parents, William and Tessa were [47], Newsom came under attack from the San Francisco Democratic Party in 2009 for his failure to implement the City of San Francisco's sanctuary city rule, under which the city was to not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [191][192][193] When asked about this development, Newsom said he was unaware of the rate of approvals, and he later fired the head of the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources. [155] In a regular press conference on July 13 as he was ordering the reinstatement of the shutdown of bars and indoor dining in restaurants, he said, "We're seeing an increase in the spread of the virus, so that's why it's incumbent upon all of us to recognize soberly that COVID-19 is not going away any time soon until there is a vaccine or an effective therapy".[151]. "[145] Of a return of Major League Baseball and the NFL, he said, "I would move very cautiously in that expectation. "[124], Newsom has spoken in favor of Assembly Bill 1196, which would ban carotid artery restraints and choke holds in California. [255] She was later named senior advisor to Republican President Donald Trump, whom Newsom has extensively criticized. [23][24] He was elected to a full four-year term to the board in 1998. Newsom's Wildfire 'Priority Project' Didn't Contain the Lava Fire, Leaving Evacuees Stuck in Traffic", "As Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the Internet", "Newsom hailed this 'critical' wildfire-prevention program. Most Californians approved of Newsom's handling of the crisis and were more concerned about reopening too early than too late, but there were demonstrations and protests against these policies. 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[173] His request for assistance via issuance of a federal disaster declaration in the wake of six major wildfires was first rejected by the Trump administration, but accepted after Trump spoke to Newsom. The ballot measure required a background check and California Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition, among other gun control regulations. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump. Gavin Newsom fires top official over fracking permits but won't ban the oil wells", "Approvals for new oil and gas wells up in California", "California Governor Gavin Newsom, despite pledge, signed 1,709 oil and gas production permits", "Why Is California Approving So Many New Oil Wells? [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]. ", "California Death Penalty Suspended; 737 Inmates Get Stay of Execution", "Is this another way to end California's death penalty? [99] The French Laundry event took place on November 6,[101] and between November 5 and December 7 over 442,000 new signatures were submitted and verified; 1,664,010 verified signatures, representing roughly 98% of the final verified total of 1,719,900, were submitted between November 2020 and March 17, 2021. Don't count on it, Gov. [249], Newsom was baptized and raised in his father's Catholic faith. [243], In a speech before representatives of Native Americans in June 2019, Newsom apologized for the genocide of Native Americans approved and abetted by the California state government upon statehood in the 19th century. But Newsom's marriage to Jennifer was not his first high-profile relationship. [3][252] They jointly filed for divorce in January 2005, citing "difficulties due to their careers on opposite coasts". A party is going on, we making phone calls, we want you to vote no on this recall so join the party, join the effort!". But what's his Plan B? General", "Newsom set to endorse Clinton for president", Gavin Newsom wasnt always such a liberal crusader, "Cities, counties may be allowed to restrict specific dog breeds", "S.F. [38] Newsom said he was "a different kind of leader" who "isn't afraid to solve even the toughest problems". pushes legislation to promote good health", "California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban", "San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom fights for same-sex marriage", "Newsom was central to same-sex marriage saga", "Newsom seeks to get beyond Prop. [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. 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