Governor Brown Signs 100 Percent Clean Electricity Bill, Issues Order Setting New Carbon Neutrality Goal More Information Governor Brown Signs Final State Budget with Record Rainy Day Fund, School Funding More Information Governor Brown Delivers 2018 State of the State Address More Information Governor Brown Signs Landmark Climate Bill to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program More Information Top Story Governor Brown Hosts 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “During this very special and holy season, we remember our friends and our blessings but we also take into account those who have suffered losses, particularly those who have lost so many loved ones in the fires in California, our firefighters and the other first responders,” said Governor Brown. Governor Brown and First Lady with Kiran Dong at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year, the... Read More Recent News Governor Brown Appoints 13 Superior Court Judges SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of 13 California superior court judges, which include: one in Alameda County; one in Contra Costa County; three in Los Angeles County; one in Riverside County; two in Sacramento County; three in... read more Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 2018, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: ###... read more Governor Brown Hosts 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “During this very special and holy season, we remember our friends and our... read more Go to Newsroom Social Media Updates Tweets by GovPressOffice Follow @GovPressOffice America's Pledge Under2 Coalition U.S. Climate Alliance About the Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was born in San Francisco on April 7, 1938. Brown was elected California Secretary of State in 1970 and Governor in 1974 and 1978. After his governorship, Brown lectured and traveled widely, practiced law, served as California’s Democratic Party chairman and ran for president. Brown was elected Oakland Mayor in 1998 and California Attorney General in 2006. He was elected Governor again in 2010 and reelected in 2014 to serve a historic fourth term. Under Brown, California has created nearly 3 million new jobs, eliminated a $27 billion budget deficit and enacted sweeping environmental, public safety, immigration, health care, water, transportation, pension, education, housing and economic development reforms. More about the Governor About the First Lady Contact
Governor Brown Appoints 13 Superior Court Judges SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of 13 California superior court judges, which include: one in Alameda County; one in Contra Costa County; three in Los Angeles County; one in Riverside County; two in Sacramento County; three in... read more
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 2018, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below: ###... read more
Governor Brown Hosts 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 87th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “During this very special and holy season, we remember our friends and our... read more
