As Republicans continue to block the right to IVF, Governor Newsom signs legislation to expand access
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation today to expand IVF coverage. Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed SB 729 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-Van Nuys) which requires large group health care...
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An outdated San Francisco DMV will soon become a site for over 370 new homes
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced a new project in San Francisco that will transform a dated Department of Motor Vehicles building into a mixed use building with a modern DMV office paired with 372 new homes, including homes dedicated to...
Governor Newsom takes action against Norwalk for its unlawful shelter ban
News What you need to know: The state is decertifying the City of Norwalk’s housing element following the city’s action breaking state housing law and implementing an illegal shelter ban. The state’s action makes the city ineligible for significant housing and...
Pajaro River flood protection project breaks ground
News What you need to know: The Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project breaking ground today will provide 100-year flood risk reduction in the area – up from the existing eight-year level of protection. The Governor has advanced funding and key legislation to move...
Millions of Californians to receive average $71 credit on October electric bills
News What you need to know: California’s Cap-and-Trade Program is providing an average $71 electricity bill credit to millions of customers of investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, and SDG&E, among others. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Klamath River dams fully removed ahead of schedule
News What you need to know: The largest river restoration project in American history has officially completed all of the work to remove the dams, a massive infrastructure project that was done ahead of schedule and on budget. Work will continue for several years...
California makes major strides for water supplies and climate resilience over the past year
News What you need to know: With California experiencing climate-driven extremes in weather, the state is continuing to take aggressive action to protect and expand the state’s water supplies, including prioritizing groundwater recharge and infrastructure improvements...
With uptick in traffic fatalities, California makes record investment in enforcement and road safety projects
News What you need to know: California is investing record amounts of federal funding and implementing new measures to save lives following an increase in traffic fatalities. SACRAMENTO – As states across the nation, including California, continue to see an increase...
Governor Newsom statement on the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum
News SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on the inauguration of Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum. Jennifer and I warmly congratulate President Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic inauguration. Her swearing-in marks a pivotal moment, not...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation to restrict polluting oil & gas operations near schools, daycares, and across communities
News What you need to know: New laws will give local communities more authority to protect their neighborhoods from oil and gas operations and drive faster plugging of old oil and gas wells. INGLEWOOD, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed three bills into law...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to develop a policy limiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026....
California continues streak of slashing climate pollution while growing economy
News What you need to know: A new report shows California greenhouse gas emissions declined across most sectors in 2022 – and declined a whopping 20% since 2000. The decrease in emissions took place even as the state’s economic dominance continued. SACRAMENTO...
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