This was a colorful episode that Newsom managed to patch over with lies and deception. He later appointed his close adviser, Phil Ginsburg to rule over his own Recreation and Park Department fiefdom.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/28/gavin-newsom-ruby-rippey-affair-vanity-fair
Jennifer Seibel Newsom has been a staunch defender of her husband.
This is interesting! She is not the brightest bulb (she once registered as an American Independent Party voter believing that that was registering as an independent!) but she has been a fierce warrior for the hegemony of wealthy women.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/jennifer-siebel-newsom-conservative-criticism
The Los Angeles Times reports that California now has a First Partner (in lieu of a “First Lady”).
“I’m obviously a thought partner of his — and the main thought partner.”
And they share a $4 million home in Marin, just like ordinary folks!
Jen Siebel in 2008 when she was shacking up with Gavin.