Gavin Newsom: Quick Facts
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Victims’ families lash out at Gavin Newsom after mass commutation of ‘monsters’ on death row in California
• Nov. 12, 2026, 5:36 PM ET (NBC)
California's fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith's deep roots
• Nov. 8, 2026, 7:16 AM ET (AP)
California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole
• Nov. 5, 2026, 7:47 PM ET (AP)
California state workers begin 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare
• Oct. 21, 2026, 7:42 PM ET (AP)
California orders lenders to report on handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
• Oct. 15, 2026, 6:53 PM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Gavin Christopher Newsom |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1967 (age 59) • San Francisco • California |
| Title / Office | governor (2019-), California • mayor (2004-2011), San Francisco |
| Notable Works | “This Is Gavin Newsom” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Kimberly Guilfoyle |
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