Governor Newsom announces major expansion of mortgage relief program, with a four-fold increase in payments to survivors
News What you need to know: Disaster-affected homeowners now qualify for one year of mortgage relief through Governor Newsom’s expansion of the state’s CalAssist mortgage relief program — increasing the relief period from three to twelve months of mortgage payments,...
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California’s nation-leading aerospace industry powers NASA’s historic Artemis II Mission
News What you need to know: With contributions from more than 500 companies and 16,000 workers, California is the largest state-level contributor to NASA’s Artemis II. As the space agency sends astronauts on a historic lunar mission, California’s nation-leading...
Governor Newsom announces appointments
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Deborah “Debbie” Cochrane, of Alameda, has been appointed Executive Director of the California Education Interagency Council. Cochrane has been the Chief of the Bureau for Private...
California celebrates Apple’s 50th Anniversary
News SACRAMENTO – Founded on April 1, 1976, Apple has spent 50 years, right here in California, pioneering and designing the future. Apple’s story is one of innovation, creativity, and determination—it is a Californian story at heart. For 50 years, Apple has embodied...
Governor Newsom proclaims Farmworkers Day
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 31, 2026 as "Farmworkers Day."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONFarmworkers are the backbone of California. This state is home to over one-third...
Governor Newsom’s border strategy intercepts 54 million lethal fentanyl pills since 2021
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use
News What you need to know: While the federal government dismantles contracting standards and removes basic protections for Americans, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to explore stronger AI standards for state procurement — ensuring that...
Governor Newsom proclaims Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 30, 2026 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONIt has been over a half century since the last American troops...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.27.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Madeline Drake, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drake has been the Assistant Secretary for...
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California’s nation-leading aerospace industry powers NASA’s historic Artemis II Mission
News What you need to know: With contributions from more than 500 companies and 16,000 workers, California is the largest state-level contributor to NASA’s Artemis II. As the space agency sends astronauts on a historic lunar mission, California’s nation-leading...
Governor Newsom’s border strategy intercepts 54 million lethal fentanyl pills since 2021
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use
News What you need to know: While the federal government dismantles contracting standards and removes basic protections for Americans, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to explore stronger AI standards for state procurement — ensuring that...
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