Index/People/Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown

Governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019

Fact-Checks

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Oct 28, 2025

How did Gavin Newsom's family influence his career path?

Executive Summary Gavin Newsom’s family connections to established California power networks — notably the Gettys and Pelosies — and his father’s role as an attorney and judge provided that materially...

Oct 27, 2025

How do Gavin Newsom's approval ratings compare to previous California governors?

Gavin Newsom’s approval has generally been positive in 2025, with multiple polls showing , though his support has fluctuated from earlier periods when it was underwater . Comparisons to previous Calif...

Jan 24, 2026

What were William A. Newsom III’s primary sources of income (private practice, investments, judicial salary) during the 1970s and 1980s?

’s income in the 1970s and 1980s came from three overlapping streams: paid legal work and private advisory roles (notably for and ), remuneration and possible fees from business ventures and trust-man...

Dec 5, 2025

How do Gavin Newsom's pardon numbers compare to previous California governors?

Gavin Newsom’s cumulative pardon totals while governor have risen from 144 pardons in mid‑2023 to figures reported as 181 (March 2024), 205 (Nov. 2024), 224 (Apr. 2025) and 247 by Aug. 29, 2025, with ...

Oct 30, 2025

Were the Newsom family considered wealthy in San Francisco Bay Area society during the 1960s–1980s and what evidence (property records, tax filings, society pages) supports that?

The available analyses indicate the Newsom family held a position of in the San Francisco Bay Area from the 1960s through the 1980s, driven largely by William Newsom’s legal and financial connections—...