The Newsom Daily

The Newsom Daily - April 11, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom's potential gubernatorial competition faces upheaval as sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell prompt widespread calls for him to exit the race.

Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations Rock Governor Race: Five women have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, leading prominent Democrats to withdraw support for his California gubernatorial campaign while Swalwell denies all allegations.

California Launches Salton Sea Restoration Effort: The state has established the Salton Sea Conservancy to accelerate environmental restoration and implement dust control measures at the troubled inland lake.

Newsom Urges Trump to Abandon Greenland Plans: The governor has called on former President Trump to back down from reported initiatives involving Greenland.

Mental Health Funding Shift Threatens Regional Programs: California is considering a major restructuring of mental health funding that could eliminate North Bay mobile crisis response teams.

NASA Artemis II Partnership Celebrated: Newsom highlighted California's participation in NASA's Artemis II lunar mission program.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets are focusing on California's environmental initiatives and concerns about mental health program cuts, while right-leaning sources are emphasizing Newsom's statements on Israel policy and characterizing them as contradictory. Both sides are covering the Swalwell allegations extensively, though with different emphasis on political implications.

Another day in California politics unfolds.