Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint Laphonza Butler to Feinstein’s Senate seat

Politics

Butler is president of EMILY’s List, a Democratic fundraising powerhouse, and was an advisor to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

Said one neighbor, "He's not getting a pie from me."

Newsom said he hopes to make San Quentin the preeminent restorative justice facility in the world.

Outgoing state Senate leader Toni Atkins on Friday became the latest high-ranking Democrat to declare their candidacy.

The governor had previously promised to nominate a Black woman to represent California in the Senate if Feinstein were to leave office. 