Newsom, 57, previously survived the 2021 recall election with ease in a state where Democrats hold a clear advantage in voter registration over Republicans.

Mexican firefighters have arrived in U.S. to help battle wildfires which have devastated large areas of California.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday called for expanding the special legislative session currently focused on President-elect Donald Trump. The session will now include efforts to “jumpstart” recovery from the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires and help with emergency response.