It’s a gift to share space in rooms like this one, full of women working to expand capital allocation, women who know the uphill battle firsthand. We’ve seen progress, but across venture capital, private equity, and other forms of capital allocation, barriers remain.

Shanah Tovah to all who celebrate! Wishing you a sweet new year filled with love and cherished moments with those who matter most.

I could not be prouder that California is implementing the strongest laws in the nation to protect our communities. Our places of learning and healing must never be turned into the hunting grounds this federal administration has tried to make them out to be.

Public safety hinges on the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve — a bond that's been shredded by the reckless immigration quotas ordered by Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. We will keep standing up for Californians against this administration's dangerous actions.

Our boys are growing up in a time when too many feel disconnected and unseen. Women and men may face different challenges, but we share a responsibility to lift up the next generation, and that work will take all of us.

Today we launched the CA Men’s Service Challenge! With Governor Newsom & GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday, this bold effort will engage 10,000 men as coaches, mentors & tutors. We’re adding thousands of new opportunities—because when men serve, communities thrive. ➡️ MensServiceChallenge.com

A child of California, Robert was a man of boundless creativity and great empathy. He will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on through all those that he touched and the millions more he inspired.

He was familiar with difficulty and unafraid of a challenge; he understood the complexities of life and found beauty in the small details. Robert's care for the world we live in was reflected in his actions, through his environmental work, and through the Sundance Institute.

Robert Redford was one of the foremost actors of his generation, a champion of modern cinema and independent film, and a deeply good man.

California’s story is inseparable from Latino communities. Your history lives in our bones, and your culture fills our daily lives with joy! We see it in the giants whose contributions shaped generations, and in the everyday heroes whose work and leadership make California the powerhouse it is.

When the news feels heavy, it’s normal to feel distressed or overwhelmed, but you don’t have to carry that weight alone. No matter your age, background, or immigration status, every Californian deserves care and support. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available at calhope.org

September 11th will forever stand as one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. The violence of that morning was without precedent, and it is right that we pause to remember, to grieve, and to honor the lives lost and the families forever changed.

Jennifer and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of California State Prison - Corcoran Correctional Officer Jonathan Townsend. In honor of Officer Townsend, flags at the State Capitol will continue to be flown at half-staff.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is appalling and unacceptable. Political violence has no place in a free society. No one should have to experience nor witness such trauma. My thoughts are with Charlie and his family.

I am sickened by this ruling. Trump’s Supreme Court has reopened the door to dangerous and racially motivated immigration raids in Southern California, leaving families to wonder if heading to work or taking their kids to school could end in detention because of the way they look or talk.

NO president is a king.

Today’s court ruling is a win for democracy. By granting California’s injunction, the court stopped Trump’s unlawful use of the National Guard to militarize our communities. My heart is with those who have endured unnecessary fear-mongering and invasive surveillance under this abuse of power.

Today’s court ruling is what we’ve been warning about for months: Trump is unlawfully using the military to terrorize Americans, including kids and hardworking immigrants — many of whom have contributed to this country and are part of American families.

Newsom v. Trump: a federal court granted our injunction, blocking Trump’s illegal use of the military for domestic law enforcement. The ruling is clear: Trump is breaking the law by trying to create a national police force with himself as its chief.

This Labor Day, we honor the people whose work keeps California and our nation strong. The ones who build, innovate, teach, heal, and care for our communities.

It was such a joy to be in Sacramento with legislators, filmmakers, and producers for the premiere of Show Her the Money. I’m grateful to the storytellers who brought this film to life. You’ve pulled back the curtain on a truth too often ignored — who gets access to capital, and who doesn’t.

I came to Novato to celebrate the opening of North Bay Children’s Center Bright Futures campus with CEO Susan Gilmore, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, and Celebrity Chef Curtis Aikens!

Gavin and I are heartbroken by the devastating shooting this morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where children were gathered in prayer during their first week of school.

Jen and I are heartbroken and praying for the children, teachers, and families devastated by the senseless and heinous attack at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We stand with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire community in this time of grief.

When a president admits he can’t win and stay in power unless he rigs the game, democracy is in danger. That’s why Proposition 50 is up for a vote in November, to give Californians the chance to fight back against this power grab and ensure their voices are heard.

Californians are being targeted by the Trump Administration, and thanks to the hard work of the California legislature, they will have a choice to fight back — and bring much needed accountability to Trump’s efforts to undermine the democratic process.

California is countering Donald Trump's attempt to rig the 2026 election and redistrict his way out of accountability in states like Texas. We're fighting fire with fire — giving the power to the people to fight back and demand nationwide independent redistricting.

Just a reminder: the Constitution gives the president no authority over administering elections. Trump is once again trying to federalize what he has no power to control and is openly working to end free and fair elections. It’s not the first time.

California is proposing to hold a special election on November 4th to give voters the power to fight back against Donald Trump’s tyranny. We will not sit back while Trump and his Republican lapdogs in Texas attempt to rig the next election.

Trump’s use of the military and federal law enforcement to try to intimidate his political opponents is yet another dangerous step towards authoritarianism. This is an attempt to advance a playbook from the despots he admires in Russia and North Korea.

I’m filing a formal request for information about the Trump Administration’s action and role in directing federal law enforcement and military personnel in a recent operation intended to intimidate those defending a fair electoral process.

This November, California has the power to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and stand for its people. Donald Trump, and everything he stands for, will never have the Golden State.

California will not look away from the election rigging orchestrated by Donald Trump. If Texas or any state manipulates their maps to silence voters, we will act — because free and fair elections belong to the people, not a corrupt few willing to break the system to hold power.

Gavin Newsom: “Wake up America. You will not have a country if he rigs this election. These guys are not screwing around. The most corrupt president in history. He is wrecking this country, wrecking the economy. He is a lawless president. Wake up America.”

Trump 2028 isn’t a joke. Donald Trump doesn’t believe the rules apply to him, and he’ll do anything in his power to hijack a 3rd term. Wake up, America. You will not have a country if Trump rigs this election.

It’s no coincidence that we stand here today, at the Democracy Center, with Donald Trump's ICE agents standing outside as we speak. Is this a threat to you, Trump? Are you scared of what happens when the people of this state come together to make our voices heard?

On November 4th in California, you will have the power to stand up to Donald Trump. You will have the power to stand up for people. We're going to give the people of this state the power to stand up for democracy.

After the fires in LA, Gavin and I met so many owners who, even while facing their own losses, welcomed neighbors inside, served hot meals, and created a sense of safety in the middle of chaos.

What separates us from these Republican states is that California trusts our voters. We don’t play political games. That’s why we’re exploring a ballot measure to let voters temporarily adjust our congressional map if other states decide to manipulate theirs.

If Texas or other states move to distort their maps for obvious partisan gain, California is prepared to respond — not to escalate, but to protect what’s right and just.   The future of this country hinges on what we do in moments like this.

There’s something magical about standing next to trees that have been here for thousands of years. Watching our kids take it all in at Calaveras Big Trees was a moment to reflect on just how lucky we are to live in this state.

I’ll never forget sitting with farmworker families in Perris and the Coachella Valley—hearing from moms trying to keep their kids safe, neighbors looking out for one another, and young people stepping up for their elders.   There was so much heart and strength in that room!

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor the legacy of those who fought to secure the fundamental right to vote and bring us closer to a more perfect union.

When Donald Trump needlessly deployed armed soldiers against Americans in Los Angeles, it wasn't just a disgrace — it was a massive waste of taxpayer dollars. My office is filing a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover the true cost of Trump's political theater.

Donald Trump doesn’t care about rigging the system to win. He doesn’t care about lighting democracy on fire, bending the rules, and playing dirty to get what he wants. This is an attack on our American rights, and California won’t stand for it.

I’m unbelievably proud of the Governor, our Attorney General, and everyone who has fought, and continues to fight, to protect what this state represents. When this administration came after our resources with illegal, chaotic maneuvers, California stood its ground, again and again.

I met with an amazing group of Stanford undergraduate fellows this week, who are working at the California Department of Technology’s Ethics, Society, and Technology Initiative!

Women and men face different challenges, but there are systemic barriers we can take on together. Whether it’s the shortage of male mental health providers, outdated ideas about care work, or boys falling through the cracks in school, this Executive Order is a step toward real solutions.

I’m deeply saddened by this administration’s decision to erase science and gamble with our children’s future. Greenhouse gas pollution is driving the very fires, floods, and extreme heat we’re already living through. Now is not the time to look away.