Newsom’s 2025 Calendar Shows 18 ‘No Official Business’ Weekdays, Drawing Scrutiny
California Governor Gavin Newsom's calendars, revealed after a lengthy public records request, show 18 weekdays in early 2025 marked as "No official business", sparking scrutiny over his work schedule.
New York, NY, August 9, 2026 —
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Official calendars for California Governor Gavin Newsom indicate that 18 weekdays in early 2025 are designated as “No official business,” a revelation that has prompted questions regarding the governor’s schedule.
The calendars were made public following a protracted California Public Records Act request. The specific dates identified as having “No official business” fall within the initial months of 2025. The duration of this period, spanning 18 weekdays, has drawn attention from observers and watchdog groups.
Details surrounding the reason for these designations or the governor’s activities during these periods were not immediately available. The release of the calendars follows a standard process for making public officials’ schedules accessible, though the lengthy nature of this particular records request was noted.
The governor’s office has not yet provided a detailed explanation for the scheduling notations. Information regarding the specific nature of “official business” versus periods without it remains unclear. Further clarification may be sought from the governor’s office regarding the governor’s commitments and the operational definition of “No official business” as it pertains to these calendar entries.
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