Gavin Newsom, presently the 40th governor of the state of California, in this office since 2019. Gavin’s story on his rise to governor can really be explained the intertwining of 4 key familes, the Pelosi’s, the Browns, the Getty’s, and of course the Newsom’s. A historical and fascinating article on this can be found here.
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2022-Dec-12 Gavin visits the Border after Biden said he had more 'Important' issues
In what may be a future 2024 Presidential Ad, and after Biden in a question about the border, stated there were more important issues, Gavin went to the border area of Calexico and Mexicali to make a soft statement on the border. Previously Gavin was very pro Sanctuary State and welcomed all. But has Biden pushed immigration too far and now Gavin is setting himself up to run for President?
2022-Nov Post Election Announcements
Elections are trying times for both Democrats and Republicans. But it is always interesting to see the announcments that occur after the election.
Calif Budget Reversal - Feast to Famine
A week after the midterm’s, Gavin Newsom announces that suddenly, predictions are that California will have budget deficit going forward.
With great fanfare Gavin Newsom announced that the California budget for the forthcoming year would show a surplus of $97.5 Billion.
Diablo Canyon Federal Handout & Gavin Reversal
Gavin Newsom had planned on closing Diablo Nuclear Facility. But a review of planned solar, wind, and other power generation technologies showed a hole. With EV’s gaining, and night time charging occuring, Diablo Canyon yields a steady supply of energy during the night when the sun doesn’t shine. (APNEWS)
Gavin , an opponent of the Diablo Canyon since his days of being a Lt. Governor for Governor Jerry Brown. This closure would cost the PG&E nearly $4 billion, and $1 billion would be left for customers to pay. (SDNEWSDESK)
2021 Aug - Gavin gets physical with zeal to attack the California homeless problem
Gavin Newsom has made news discussing California’s crime and homeless problems. On May 11, 2021 he helped in a railroad cleanup and on Aug 9th, helped in a freeway cleanup.
2020-Nov-6 Newsom attends a fundraising dinner at the French Laundry during his lockdown
With Lockdowns being enforced by Emergency Executive Orders from Governor Gavin Newsom. Gavin took the opportunity to have a fundraising dinner with some of his best donors.
Although the event received wide press, most Californian’s forgave Gavin as he easily survived a Recall attempt and easily won reelection in Nov 2022.
2008 and older
Gavin Newsom has been married to actress and filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom since 2008. The pair reportedly met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in October 2006.
Before that Gavin was married to Kimberly Guilfoyle. Newsom and Guilfoyle married in a lavish ceremony in 2001, with a 500 person reception held at Ann and Gordon Getty’s home. They were divorced in 2006.
In between Siebel and Kimberly Gavin dated Ruby Rippey-Tourk starting in 2005. Ruby Rippey-Tourk was the wife of Gavin’s campaign manager, and also worked for the City of SF as Gavins appointments secretary. In the end she left her job in 2006 to seek treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. Rippey-Tourk was also given $10,154 for ‘catastrophic illness pay’ from the city, which resulted in an investigation. The San Francisco office, under DA Kamala Harris, and the city attorney, Dennis Herrera at the time, cleared the payment.
