Gavin Newsom Archives - Oakland Voices

California Governor’s immigrant health proposal sparks bipartisan criticism

March 2, 2026 KFF Health News

Newsom’s immigrant health rollback ignites political tension ahead of potential presidential bid.

Governor Newsom’s final ‘State of the State’ address

January 21, 2026 California Black Media

Gavin Newsom calls California ‘policy blueprint,’ emphasizes progress.

California voters approve Prop 50 redistricting plan

November 5, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Prop 50 redraws California’s political map.

Proposition 50 and the battle over California’s political maps

October 31, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

California voters decide on Nov. 4 who will draw election boundaries until 2031.

Governor’s task force to eradicate homeless encampments

September 23, 2025 Marisa Kendall and Cal Matters

Governor Gavin Newsom’s homelessness task force targets encampments.

Judge: Trump’s military deployment to Los Angeles unlawful

September 8, 2025 Cal Matters

Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles during protests broke federal law, judge rules.

cellular image of novel coronavirus with the word Oakland above

Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?

May 27, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

One Oakland church leader has vowed to reopen his church. Others, including a Pastor recovering from COVID-19, urge otherwise.

Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise

May 18, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.

Oakland residents at intersection of 98th Ave and Plymouth Street.

Oakland closes streets during COVID-19 pandemic; unhoused residents find shelter in hotels

April 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Starting this weekend, Oakland closed 74-miles of streets to thru traffic.

Oakland Coronavirus Update

March 20, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Bay Area lockdown expands to entire state of California; Oakland City Council hopes to halt evictions; BART to cut service; and Grand Princess leaves Port of Oakland.