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In Final State of State Speech, Gov. Newsom Says California Offers Model for the Nation

Gov. Gavin Newsom used his final State of the State speech Thursday to position California as a “beacon” against what he called President Donald Trump’s assault on democratic values.

Five things to know from Newsom’s final State of the State Address

Gov Gavin Newsom’s last State of the State speech highlights housing mental health education and California’s role as a national model

For Gavin Newsom, selling California may be harder than selling himself

The governor and likely presidential contender is battling against a “California crackup” narrative that has persisted for decades.

Newsom punched back at California critics in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared his state a blueprint for the rest of the nation and criticized Republican President Donald Trump.

The 'blueprint': Gavin Newsom is ready to sell America on California

Gavin Newsom waltzed into his final State of the State address as governor at the California Capitol on Thursday morning with a swagger — slapping high-fives, giving impassioned hugs, and smiling and waving to the crowd of lawmakers with a John F. Kennedy-like charm.
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