Governor Newsom announces up to $3.3 billion of Prop 1 funding for treatment of seriously ill & homeless
News What you need to know: Just four months after passage, Governor Newsom today announced the availability of up to $3.3 billion in competitive grant funding to develop a wide range of behavioral health treatment settings for Californians who most need care. He is...
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California created 107,100 jobs during the first six months of 2024
News What you need to know: During the first six months of 2024, California created 107,100 jobs – more than doubling the number of jobs created during the same time period last year. SACRAMENTO – Bringing California’s job expansion to its 50th month, Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.18.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Marc LeForestier, of Sacramento, has been appointed General Counsel at the Department of Cannabis Control. LeForestier has been General Counsel at the California Community Colleges...
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 7.18.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 295 by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) – Residential real property: foreclosure.AB 1796 by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) – Pupil instruction: course...
Major supply chain upgrade breaks ground at Port of Long Beach, backed by historic state and federal investments
News What you need to know: One of the flagship projects of California’s efforts to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain broke ground today at the Port of Long Beach. The new facility is expected to greatly expand the port’s freight rail...
10 ways California leads the nation
News “California is the tentpole of the American economy. Home to the world’s greatest higher-education system. A place where people can love who they want, access the reproductive freedom they deserve, and pursue a dream of a safe and prosperous life – their...
As large wildfires continue burning in Oregon, California sends firefighting crews to assist
News SACRAMENTO – Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist.This week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek...
California feeds over 3.2 million kids through summer SUN Bucks while Republican states refuse free federal dollars
News What you need to know: So far this summer, California has provided over 3.2 million low-income children with free meals through the SUN Bucks program, resulting in more than $162 million in food purchases. Over a dozen Republican-led states have refused to take...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.17.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Melany Acosta-Parra, of Kerman, has been appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission. Acosta-Parra has been a Recreation Leader for the City of Kerman Parks and Recreation...
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Organized retail crime enforcement results in 700+ arrests, recovery of $6.8 million in stolen goods
News What you need to know: State law enforcement officials continue to crack down on organized retail crime at a record pace. Since January, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 717 arrests and recovered nearly a quarter of a million stolen goods...
Governor Newsom increases CHP deployment in Oakland following recovery of 1,100+ stolen cars
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced he is increasing the deployment of state law enforcement in Oakland following the CHP’s recovery of over a thousand stolen cars, seizure of 55 guns linked to crimes, and the arrest of 562 suspects in the East...
Governor Newsom and fire officials highlight California’s wildfire readiness and response
News What you need to know: California is leveraging its full suite of expanded aerial firefighting capabilities and new technologies to help protect communities from wildfire. SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active...
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