The Newsom Daily

The Newsom Daily - April 25, 2026

Governor Newsom announced $50,000 rewards for multiple cold case investigations across California while celebrating progress on the Delta Conveyance Project.

Delta Plan Advances, Bond Plan Rejected: The Delta Conveyance Project reached a construction milestone while Newsom's separate bond proposal was defeated by lawmakers.

Cold Case Rewards Statewide: The Governor's office issued $50,000 rewards for unsolved killings in Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, San Diego County, and Northern California.

Steyer Campaign Spending Surge: Tom Steyer has committed $132 million to his California gubernatorial campaign, significantly outspending other candidates in the race.

Environmental Coalition Announcement: Newsom announced California's membership in what he described as the world's largest environmental protection organization.

Armenian Genocide Remembrance: The Governor issued a proclamation declaring a Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets focused on Newsom's environmental initiatives and infrastructure achievements, while right-leaning sources highlighted his reluctance to make political endorsements and covered Hollywood fundraising events for Democratic presidential candidates. Conservative outlets questioned the effectiveness of some of his administration's policies.

Today's coverage reflects mixed policy outcomes and ongoing campaign developments.