California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Winery Among Those Threatened By New, Rapidly Growing Napa Wildfire

Rob Schneider made fun of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the state’s new guidelines on gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to spike ahead of the holidays.  The actor, who is vocal about his anti-vaccination stance, took to Twitter over the weekend to mock Newsom for what he sees as overly restrictive measures aimed at containing COVID-19 .  The California Department of Public Health released revised guidelines for people who wish to gather that includes wearing a mask or face covering,

Dominic Patten, Anthony D'Alessandro In a relatively short update today, California Governor Gavin Newsom hinted that movement is occurring between the Golden State and the likes of Disney and Universal over getting “people back to work” at some of the larger and smaller theme parks in the region.While not giving any details, the former San Francisco Mayor said that “good faith” negotiations are based on a “health first frame mentality”.Newsom appeared to indicate that more information on talks

The California Attractions & Parks Association on Wednesday afternoon blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom after he said earlier in the day there was "no rush" to reopen theme parks, specifically Disneyland, amid the pandemic.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorHours after California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was in “no hurry” to issues coronavirus safety guidelines so amusement parks could reopen, the California Attractions and Parks Association issued a blistering statement in response to an inquiry from Deadline.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorJust days after President Donald Trump and dozens of officials close to him tested positive for coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed on Wednesday that two staffers in his office have been infected.Those infected were an intern and a staffer at one of the state’s agencies. He promised to “Both individuals not working directly our office but in the governor’s office,” said Newsom, but in his extended staff in the capitol.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“We don’t anticipate in the immediate term any of these larger parks opening until we see more stability in terms of the data.” Those were the long-awaited words of California Governor Gavin Newsom on the fate of the state’s still-closed amusement parks.“We feel there’s no hurry to put out guidelines and we continue to work with the industry,” he continued. Those words will not land softy on the ears of those who run local theme parks.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom On Wednesday announced a new to preserve and protect 30% of the state’s lands and also its nearshore waters. He called it “30 by 30,” meaning the state will preserve 30% of it’s land by 2030.“We cannot forget about our lands, our working lands.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the growing chorus of Californians who complain the state is headed in the wrong direction and say they’re ready to leave for good.“I’ve lived here half a century,” said the governor, “and heard this pretty much every decade.”“I’d just encourage folks who are leaving to consider that this state, just 6-7 months ago this state was dominating in so many sectors,” asserted Newsom.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning to coronavirus-weary Californians on Monday.“We continue to have a lot to do on COVID-19 transmission,” he said.“You’re starting to see an increase in COVID cases across the country,” the governor observed.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday he nominated Martin J. Jenkins as the first openly gay and third Black man to serve as a justice on the California Supreme Court.“Anyone who knows me knows my identity has been as a gay man, perhaps the greatest challenge of my life,” said Jenkins.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorTwo days after Disney announced some 28,000 layoffs in its U.S. parks business, chairman Bob Iger has resigned from California Gov.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAs California Governor Gavin Newsom toured the wildfire damage in the Deer Park area of Napa County on Thursday, a new blaze, dubbed the Campbell Fire, broke out very close to the winery he co-owns with oil heir Gordon Getty.His Plumpjack Winery off of Highway 29 near Oakville has been increasingly threatened over the past few days by the Glass Fire, which was ignited September 27 to the north, near Calistoga.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“After watching last night’s debate,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, “this signing can’t come too soon.”He was, of course, referring to outcry after president Donald Trump declined to denounce white supremacist groups during his debate with Joe Biden on Tuesday night.Newsom the signed Assembly Bill 3121 into law on Wednesday.

California has passed a new bill following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other people.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorA large group of California state senators and assemblymembers sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday requesting that Newsom issue guidelines for parks such as Disneyland, Universal Studios and Knott’s Berry Farm to reopen.This comes one week after Newsom promised he would issue such guidelines “very soon.”From the letter:Many indoor facilities are already operating safely at reduced capacities, with face covering and physical distancing requirements, and

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Los Angeles, Del Norte and Mendocino to bolster the response to various fires which have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.In Los Angeles, the Bobcat Fire had burned close to 114,000 acres on Friday. The fire’s progress has slowed significantly in the past few days.

California will halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, a move he says will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent in the nation's most populous state.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“We need bold action,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. Shortly before that statement, Newsom lived up to those words by issuing an executive order mandating that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.