[87][88] The book discusses the Gov 2.0 movement taking place across the nation. [29] Many homeless rights advocates protested against the initiative. Gavin Newsom denies parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan", "Calif. Gov. [76] Newsom supported the resulting measure, Proposition 64, which legalized cannabis use and cultivation for California state residents who are 21 or older. Yes, Gavin Newsom is Nancy Pelosis nephew, the posts begin, falsely drawing that relation between Pelosi and Newsom, the California governor. He has reflected on his education fondly, crediting Santa Clara's Jesuit approach with helping him become an independent thinker who questions orthodoxy. [10] Newsom's aunt was married to Ron Pelosi, the brother-in-law of then Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Newsoms parents, William and Tessa were prominent in San Francisco, as William worked as a judge in California. While in school, Newsom spent a semester studying abroad in Rome, Italy. How safe is your neighborhood? [221], In December 2021, Newsom announced his intention to make California a "sanctuary" for abortion, which included possibly paying for procedures, travel, and lodging for out-of-state abortion seekers, if the procedure is banned in Republican-led states. There is a connection between Nancy Pelosis family and Newsoms family, as FactCheck.org has reported. This budget would make California the first U.S. state to guarantee healthcare to all low-income illegal immigrants, at a cost of $2.7 billion per year. [94] The California secretary of state approved it for circulation on June 10, 2020. [149] California was the first state in the country to commit to sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters for the November general election. Also in the bills were restrictions on the use of tear gas and a ban on police departments employing officers after misconduct or crimes. Gavin Newsom stay in office and expressed confidence the recall effort against him will fail. Newsom filed initial paperwork to run for lieutenant governor in February 2010,[68] and officially announced his candidacy in March. [240], Newsom supports a series of tentative water-sharing agreements that would bring an end to the dispute between farmers, cities, fishers, and environmentalists over how much water should be left in the state's two most important rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, which flow into the Delta. [7] Newsom was elected to a second term in the 2022 election. It allowed movement outside the home for necessities or recreation, but people were required to maintain a safe distance apart. Brown appointed Newsom to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors the next year and Newsom was elected to the board in 1998, 2000 and 2002. Among the bills was the George Floyd Bill, requiring officers to intervene when witnessing excessive force on the part of another officer. [52] Newsom secured $8 million in federal and local funds for the Better Streets program,[53] which ensures that public health perspectives are fully integrated into urban planning processes. [213], On July 1, 2022, Newsom signed two gun control bills (AB 1621, 2571) passed by the legislature. [154] By the end of June, he had ordered seven counties to close bars and nightspots, and recommended eight other counties take action on their own to close those businesses due to a surge of coronavirus cases in some parts of the state. Gavin Newsom is Nancy Pelosis nephew. One of Newsom's maternal great-grandfathers, Scotsman Thomas Addis, was a pioneer scientist in the field of nephrology and a professor of medicine at Stanford University. The couple appeared in the September 2004 issue of Harper's Bazaar; the spread had them posed at the Getty Villa with the caption "the New Kennedys". ", "California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row", "Support for the death penalty is declining in California, poll shows", "She faces deportation after shooting her husband. [29] He supported HOPE, a failed local ballot measure that would have allowed an increased condo-conversion rate if a certain percentage of tenants within a building were buying their units. [241] Michael Manville, an urban planning professor at UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs, called it "one of the biggest land-use reforms in the country." Newsom answer for unemployment failings", "California may have sent $1 billion in jobless benefits to people outside the state, D.A.s warn", "California unemployment fraud amid COVID-19 pandemic may total $2 billion, Bank of America says", "California unemployment fraud could top $9 billion, double previous estimate, expert warns", "Unemployment Fraud Audit Creates Fresh Questions for Newsom", "California ran up a $23 billion tab for unemployment benefits. [85][86], Newsom released his first book, Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government, on February 7, 2013. [47], During a strike by hotel workers against a dozen San Francisco hotels, Newsom joined UNITE HERE union members on a picket line in front of the Westin St. Francis Hotel on October 27, 2004. Newsom was sworn in by his father and pledged to bring his business experience to the board. Newsom has been married to actress and filmmaker Jennifer Siebel since 2008. [26], Newsom also supported allowing restaurants to serve alcohol at their outdoor tables, banning tobacco advertisements visible from the streets, stiffer penalties for landlords who run afoul of rent-control laws, and a resolution, which was defeated, to commend Colin Powell for raising money for youth programs. The two politicians have had far more occasions to cross paths in their political careers than they would have had at family reunions. 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Gavin Newsom calls for nationwide background checks on ammo purchases", "Gilroy festival shooter obtained 'weapons of goddamned mass destruction,' Newsom says", "When masculinity turns 'toxic': A gender profile of mass shootings", "California Appeals Court Ruling Upending Assault Weapons Ban", "California's governor pledges to model an assault weapons ban on Texas abortion law", "Governor Newsom Takes Action to Further Restrict Ghost Guns and Protect California Kids from Gun Violence", "Gavin Newsom signs new gun safety laws targeting illegal weapons, marketing to kids", "Newsom signs California gun bill modeled after Texas abortion law", "Newsom signs gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court fight", "Where Gov. [3][252] They jointly filed for divorce in January 2005, citing "difficulties due to their careers on opposite coasts". [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. [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. Newsom attended Redwood High School and graduated from Santa Clara University. [195] In 2021, the Center for Biological Diversity sued the Newsom administration over the continued sale of oil and gas leases, and Consumer Watchdog called for the end of their sale. Hunter came along in 2011, followed by Brooklynn Stacia in 2013, and Dutch William in 2016. [196][197][198] In April 2021, Newsom committed to ending the sale of gas leases by 2024 and ending oil extraction by 2045. [163] At the same time, legitimate claimants faced lengthy delays in receiving benefits. He has described himself as an "Irish Catholic rebelin some respects, but one that still has tremendous admiration for the Church and very strong faith". ", "Is Gavin Newsom Right to Slow Down California's High-Speed Train? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Thursday said she's activated her political operation to help California Gov. Newsom is the second cousin, twice removed, of musician Joanna Newsom. [194] State agencies resumed issuing new hydraulic fracturing permits in April 2020. Gavin Newsom? 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[164], Political opponents attributed the crisis to the Newsom administration's failure to heed multiple warnings by federal officials of the potential for fraud, while Newsom's administration said the Trump administration's failure to provide appropriate guidance for the new federally funded program contributed to the fraud. [31][35] Newsom claimed he was a centrist in the Dianne Feinstein mold. [139] By April 26, he had issued 30 executive orders under the state of emergency while the legislature had not been in session. [40], When the August 10, 2007, filing deadline passed, San Francisco's discussion shifted to talk about Newsom's second term. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gavin Newsom is not related to Nancy Pelosi by blood, only family ties, Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). When Newsom was later appointed supervisor, he told the San Francisco Examiner: "That's the kind of bureaucratic malaise I'm going to be working through. 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. [130][131] His stated intention was to help California prepare for and contain COVID-19's spread. ", "How much will California's EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election? Gov. 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". This executive order included continued funding for remote learning opportunities and child care options during workday hours. He faced criticism for his personal behavior and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was followed by an attempt to recall him from office. The Los Angeles Times attributed this decline to public opinion of his management of the pandemic. [251], In December 2001, Newsom married Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former San Francisco prosecutor and legal commentator for Court TV, CNN, and MSNBC. Newsom signs law requiring California prisons to house transgender inmates by gender identity", "Gov. [160][161], In January 2021, the Los Angeles Times reported that Newsom's administration had mismanaged $11.4 billion by disbursing unemployment benefits to ineligible claimants, especially those paid through the federally funded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. The contract dispute was settled in September 2006. He announced he would seek treatment for alcohol use disorder in February 2007. With a recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom looming, ABC7 Originals presents, "Total Recalled: The story of America's largest, wildest recall election," a look at the Gray Davis recall and election of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gavin Newsom threatens to cut state funding from cities that don't approve enough housing", "At Gov. Throughout the campaign, he had low poll numbers, trailing Democratic frontrunner Jerry Brown by more than 20 points in most polls. [96] The petition was initially given a signature deadline of November 17, 2020, but it was extended to March 17, 2021, after Judge James P. Arguelles ruled that petitioners could have more time because of the pandemic. ", "California unemployment debt: How to dig out of a $20 billion hole? [229] In his first week of office, Newsom threatened to withhold state funding for infrastructure to communities that failed to take actions to alleviate California's housing shortage. Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren. 0. [72], Newsom was reelected as lieutenant governor on November 4, 2014, defeating Republican Ron Nehring with 57.2% of the vote. ", "Newsom blocks new California fracking pending scientific review", "California Issues First New Fracking Permits Since July", "Environmentalists plan lawsuit challenging Newsom over oil and gas drilling permits", "Gavin Newsom Sued for 'Completely Unacceptable' Approval of Oil and Gas Projects in California", "End oil drilling permits? [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]. Newsom responded to comments by Spicer that compared cannabis to opioids: "Unlike marijuana, opioids represent an addictive and harmful substance, and I would welcome your administration's focused efforts on tackling this particular public health crisis. [29], Newsom's signature achievement as a supervisor was a voter initiative called Care Not Cash (Measure N), which offered care, supportive housing, drug treatment, and help from behavioral health specialists for the homeless in lieu of direct cash aid from the state's general assistance program. Newsom was also accused of setting up the Wildfire Insurance Fund via AB 1054, using ratepayer fees, so PG&E could avoid financial losses[179][180] and pass the liability costs to ratepayers and taxpayers. [212] While the ban remained in place as the state appealed the ruling, Newsom proposed legislation that would empower private citizens to enforce the ban after the United States Supreme Court declined to strike down the Texas Heartbeat Act, which empowers private citizens to report unauthorized abortions. [26] Newsom's support for business interests at times strained his relationship with labor leaders. Barbara Newsom and Ron Pelosi divorced in 1977. It's going to happen, whether you like it or not. What do California voters think about how Gov. [46] In August 2004, the Supreme Court of California annulled the marriages Newsom had authorized, as they conflicted with state law. Senator Kamala Harris was elected vice president of the United States in the 2020 presidential election, Newsom appointed Secretary of State of California Alex Padilla to succeed her as California's junior U.S. senator. [11] In 2002, his business holdings were valued at more than $6.9 million. His skills placed him on the cover of the Marin Independent Journal. The same month, he drew criticism for calling Sacramento "dull" and saying he was only there once a week, adding, "there's no reason" to be there otherwise. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact He is a fourth-generation San Franciscan. On that same night, President Biden showed his support for Newsom at a Long Beach rally and compared Newsom's top competitor, Larry Elder, to former president Donald Trump. Edwin M. Lee, the city administrator, took office the day after Newsom was sworn in as lieutenant governor. Brown appointed him to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors seat vacated by Kevin Shelley in 1997. Over the weekend, an angry American got the chance to come face-to-face with Nancy Pelosi on camera, and he wasnt afraid to ask hard questions. As a candidate for mayor, he supported building 10,000 new housing units to create 15,000 new construction jobs. [177] In another report in April 2022, CapRadio found a program, hailed in 2020 by the Newsom administration to fast-track environmental reviews on high-priority fire prevention projects, had failed to make progress. In the early 1990s, Newsom was married to former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is now dating Donald Trump Jr. Their oldest, Montana Tessa, was born in 2009, with her name commemorating the location of her parents' wedding. Newsom also announced that mitigation policies for the state's estimated 108,000 unsheltered homeless people would be prioritized, with a significant push to move them indoors. "[58] Some observers noted that polls shifted in favor of Proposition 8 after the commercial's release; this, in turn, led to speculation that Newsom had inadvertently played a role in the amendment's passage. [242] In a signing ceremony for the latter two bills, Newsom warned local governments, which have a history of blocking and delaying housing developments, that they would be held accountable for future housing obstructionism. He has claimed that there is no longer a place for a policing tactic "that literally is designed to stop people's blood from flowing into their brain, that has no place any longer in 21st-century practices. Gavin Newsom pardons 3 in bid to block deportations", "Newsom paroles immigrant, who is immediately detained by ICE", "California Gov. Newsom pardons refugees facing deportation", "California Gov. [202][203] Newsom's vetoes have included bills to allow ranked-choice voting, require an ethnic studies class as a high school graduation requirement, and reduce penalties for jaywalking. [143] The plan to end the shutdown had four phases. [187] On September 23, 2020, Newsom signed an executive order to phase out sales of gasoline-powered vehicles and require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. Gavin Newsom Suspends Death Penalty in California", "California governor on halting executions: "It's a racist system. Don't count on it, Gov. [183] In February 2020, the Newsom administration sued federal agencies over the rollbacks to protect imperiled fish in the SacramentoSan Joaquin River Delta in 2019. Not to mention, the marriage tying the two families together ended when Gavin was 10 years old. Siebel Newsom received $2.3 million in salary from the nonprofit since launching it in 2011. [93], Several recall attempts were launched against Newsom early in his tenure, but they failed to gain much traction. [172] After declaring a state of emergency on August 18, he reported that the state was battling 367 known fires, many sparked by intense thunderstorms on August 1617. [232] A year later, the city acted to settle the lawsuit by the state. Pelosi has made her support for her nephew-by-marriage known. By one estimate, at least 4,500 Native Californians were killed between 1849 and 1870. Is Gavin Newsom Nancy Pelosi's Nephew? [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. Newsom signs sweeping police reform bills, will strip badges from officers for misconduct", "Newsom signs law allowing transgender inmates to be placed in prisons according to gender identity", "Gov. [239], In 2022, Newsom signed 39 bills into law intended to address California's housing crisis, three of which entailed major land use reform. The report's recommendations to regulate marijuana were intended to inform a legalization measure on the November 2016 ballot. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Newsom is serving his first term as governor of California and facing a recall election in 2021. [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. [257] Newsom admitted the affair the next day and apologized to the public, saying he was "deeply sorry" for his "personal lapse of judgment". Nancy and Paul have five children and nine grandchildren. [78] Throughout 2016, he joined Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf at the launch of the Oakland Promise and Second Lady Jill Biden and Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti at the launch of the LA Promise. [244] Newsom said, "That's what it was, a genocide. [12] Newsom's parents divorced in 1972 when he was a boy. Gavin Newsom. "[125][126], In September 2021, Newsom signed legislation raising the minimum age to become a police officer from 18 to 21. [190] In November 2019, he imposed a moratorium on approval of new hydraulic fracturing and steam-injected oil drilling in the state until the permits for those projects could be reviewed by an independent panel of scientists. What do California voters think about how Gov. Other programs Newsom initiated to end chronic homelessness included the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SF HOT) and Project Homeless Connect (PHC), which placed 2,000 homeless people into permanent housing and provided 5,000 additional affordable rental units in the city. The one-week delay was to ensure that a successor as mayor of San Francisco was chosen before he left office. Gavin Newsom thinks if you mock a Democrat, it puts them on a target list, Watters continued, saying that his show fairly covered Paul Pelosis May drunk driving The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, said there was "evil in Washington" and had also planned to target President Joe Nancy Pelosis brother-in-law, Ron Pelosi, was married [181][182], In September 2019, Newsom vetoed SB 1, which would have preserved environmental protections at the state level that were set to roll back nationally under the Trump administration's environmental policy. [58][59][60][61], In April 2009, Newsom announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2010 election. [190] Early in his governorship, his administration approved new oil and gas leases on public lands at about twice the rate of the prior year. He was a left-handed pitcher for Santa Clara, but he threw his arm out after two years and has not thrown a baseball since. [268] In May 2019, The Sacramento Bee reported that Newsom's $3.7 million purchase of a 12,000 square foot home in Fair Oaks was the most expensive private residence sold in the Sacramento region since the year began. Williams sister Belinda Barbara Newsom married Ron V. Pelosi in 1956 and established the tie between the families. It then According to Getty, later business investments were because of "the success of the first". [103][104], In 2022, Newsom was elected to a second term, defeating Republican state senator Brian Dahle. I do think that is missing in the national conversation. 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[184][185], Newsom attended the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, where he spoke of California as a climate leader due to the actions of governors before him. The pair reportedly met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in October 2006. All Rights Reserved. [39], San Francisco's progressive community tried to field a candidate to run a strong campaign against Newsom. [263] They have four children. This is false, although their families were once related through a In 2016, Newsom supported Proposition 62, which also would have repealed the death penalty in California. Gavin Newsom. Newsoms parents, William and Tessa were prominent in San Francisco, as William worked as a judge in California. Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman who has been the 40th governor of California since 2019. [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. In response to the 2019 mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Newsom called for nationwide background checks on people purchasing ammunition. Joe Montana's 'The Drive' jersey sells for record $1.212 million, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency due to coronavirus", "Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19", "Grand Princess cruise ship at center of coronavirus fight amid concerns about spread", "An unexpected side effect of the coronavirus? Gavin Newsom says reopening California will begin this week", "How California went from a coronavirus success story to a worrying new hot spot", "All California voters to receive mail-in ballot for November election, but in-person voting will remain", "Three Republican groups sue California governor over mail-in-vote order", "How California went from a rapid reopening to a second closing in one month", "Gavin Newsom issues statewide mask order: Californians must wear face coverings in public", "Face coverings required in public spaces", "California county sheriff says he won't enforce Newsom's coronavirus mask order", "Newsom orders bars closed in 7 California counties including L.A. due to coronavirus spread", "COVID vaccine rollout: Latest numbers, updates for California and the Sacramento area", "Vaccine Chaos: Californians Scramble For Shots Amid Mixed Messaging", "Newsom approval plummeting with a third of voters support recall amid COVID-19 criticism, poll finds", "States ranked by percentage of population fully vaccinated: Sept. 10", "UCSF expert: California, San Francisco should 'immediately' lift mask mandates for vaccinated", "California Focus: Florida or California: Which handles covid better?