It was earlier this year that California Gov. Gavin Newsom was making nice with President Donald Trump as he sought help for his wildfire-battered state and moderating his approach ahead of a potential bid for the White House.

California Republicans have found ways to convince Trump he’s helping the state rather than Newsom before, one expert said.

Democrat Gavin Newsom has not been afraid to square off against the president - but this confrontational strategy is not without political risk.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office released the following transcript of his June 10 speech, titled “Governor Newsom’s Address to California: Democracy at a Crossroads.” I want to say a few words about the events of the last few days. This past weekend, federal agents conducted large-scale workplace raids in and around Los Angeles.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing" televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.

The curfew extends to sections of downtown Los Angeles where protests have turned into instances of vandalism and looting.

The conservative CNN pundit wasn't impressed with the California governor's dramatic words amid the LA protests.

“Multiple groups continue to congregate on 1st St between Spring and Alameda. Those groups are being addressed and mass arrests are being initiated. Curfew is in effect,” read a post on the LAPD’s social media, sent at 9:09p.m local time on Tuesday night.