Newsom’s Financial Transparency Under Scrutiny | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 2m

Governor Gavin Newsom just released seven hundred pages of tax filings covering four years, sparking fresh scrutiny as he eyes a 2028 presidential run. His finances reveal steady income since becoming governor, with a major windfall in 2021 from selling a house for nearly $6 million — netting $800K. That year brought in $4.2M and over $1M in taxes, compared to about $2M in 2022. While his governor’s salary is around $200K, most wealth comes from his wine and restaurant ventures, managed by a blind trust his sister and cousin run. Childcare for three kids cost between $14K and $44K annually…