Gavin Newsom knows the popular image of him is of a smooth talker with slicked-back hair, the wealthy liberal who co-owns a vineyard.

The California governor signed the plan Thursday after state lawmakers approved new maps for the state ahead of the Nov. 4 vote.

California's governor is raking in cash and skyrocketing to the top of the polls for his eye-for-an-eye approach as he imitates Trump's online rants.

As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a redistricting vote, some are pointing out he previously condemned a special election as wasteful.

Governor has called for a November special election to let voters decide on a new congressional map designed to flip up to five Republican-held seats.

Join Sacramento Bee reporters for a live, virtual Q&A on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan where we’ll answer your questions. The event will take place Thursday, Aug. 28 at noon. Reporters Lia Russell and Nicole Nixon will stream live on The Bee’s website, Youtube page, Facebook page and Instagram.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared to sign off on physical violence against supporters of President Donald Trump, if not Republicans in general, in an unhinged rant during a podcast this week.

California Democrats' ability to do so may hinge on the outcome of a ballot measure Newsom announced last week that would allow a new map drafted by legislators to temporarily replace the boundaries drawn up by the state's independent redistricting committee following the 2020 census.