Governor Gavin Newsom California’s values aren’t just a point of pride; they are the very fabric of our state’s history and our future. California has been on the leading edge of change, enacting bold reforms that reflect those values. It is that entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has allowed California’s diversity to flourish and economy to grow and become one of the largest in the world. Learn more about the Governor California for All The California Dream — the idea that every person can achieve a better life, regardless of where they start out — is central to who we are as Californians. Even in a time of economic growth and record employment, too many Californians are experiencing the squeeze of stagnant wages and the rising price of building-block necessities such as housing, health care, education, and child care. We can and must reanimate the California Dream, building a California for All. Featured News & Updates Governor Newsom Announces California Will Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars & Drastically Reduce Demand for Fossil Fuel in California’s Fight Against Climate Change Sep 23, 2020Executive order directs state to require that, by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California be zero-emission vehicles Transportation currently accounts for more than 50 percent of California’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Zero-emission vehicles are a... read more THURSDAY: During Climate Week 2020, Governor Newsom to Host California Climate Action Day Highlighting California’s Global Leadership Sep 22, 2020Series of virtual discussions to feature world, state, tribal and local leaders, business executives and other experts covering a wide array of climate issues Governor to join wide-ranging conversation with Van Jones SACRAMENTO – With Climate Week 2020 events underway... read more Governor Newsom Statement on the Passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sep 18, 2020SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg devoted her extraordinary life and intellect to making the words of our... read more Governor Newsom Signs Bill Extending Job-Protected Family Leave to Nearly 6 Million Californians Sep 17, 2020Millions more Californians will now have access to job-protected Paid Family Leave Bill builds on 2019 extension of Paid Family Leave Benefits to eight weeks for a newborn child SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation ensuring millions more... read more Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Sep 11, 2020SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 240 by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) – Veterans’ homes: lease of property. AB 276 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) – Personal income taxes:... read more Tweets by CAGovernor Visit Newsroom First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Jennifer Siebel Newsom is an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit organization The Representation Project, which inspires individuals and communities to challenge limiting gender stereotypes and shift norms. Meet the First Partner Application for Appointment To all persons interested in applying for a position in the Office of the Governor: Thank you for your interest in being considered for an appointment to a position in California state government. Apply Online
Governor Newsom Announces California Will Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars & Drastically Reduce Demand for Fossil Fuel in California’s Fight Against Climate Change Sep 23, 2020Executive order directs state to require that, by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California be zero-emission vehicles Transportation currently accounts for more than 50 percent of California’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Zero-emission vehicles are a... read more
THURSDAY: During Climate Week 2020, Governor Newsom to Host California Climate Action Day Highlighting California’s Global Leadership Sep 22, 2020Series of virtual discussions to feature world, state, tribal and local leaders, business executives and other experts covering a wide array of climate issues Governor to join wide-ranging conversation with Van Jones SACRAMENTO – With Climate Week 2020 events underway... read more
Governor Newsom Statement on the Passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sep 18, 2020SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg devoted her extraordinary life and intellect to making the words of our... read more
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Extending Job-Protected Family Leave to Nearly 6 Million Californians Sep 17, 2020Millions more Californians will now have access to job-protected Paid Family Leave Bill builds on 2019 extension of Paid Family Leave Benefits to eight weeks for a newborn child SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation ensuring millions more... read more
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Sep 11, 2020SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 240 by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) – Veterans’ homes: lease of property. AB 276 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) – Personal income taxes:... read more
