While he has already told everyone he wants to be the state's next governor, Mayor Gavin Newsom will officially launch his campaign Thursday night with a big kickoff event.
Four-time Grammy winner Tracy Chapman will join Newsom at the Palace Hotel for the fundraiser that the camp is calling a "New Direction for California."
Chapman will sing several songs for guests -- who will paid $500 for a ticket to the fundraiser.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
