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Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.16.2026

Jan 16, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Luis Portillo, of Glendora, has been appointed to the Medical Board of California. Portillo has been President and Chief Executive Officer at the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership...

Governor Newsom proclaims Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026

Jan 15, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to stand up against...

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Governor Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur

Jan 14, 2026

News Reopening at Regent’s Slide restores vital economic corridor for communities and businesses What you need to know: Months ahead of schedule, Governor Newsom announced that Highway 1 from Carmel to Cambria in Big Sur has reopened after a landslide damaged the...

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As we enter the new year, California will keep fighting for every Californian

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Governor Newsom issues executive order to further speed up LA fire recovery

November 20, 2025 | Instagram

Response to Trump’s proposal to drill on CA coasts

November 14, 2025 | X

Governor Newsom Attends COP30, showing commitment to fighting climate change:

Priorities for California

We’re taking on our biggest challenges and finding solutions that work.

See what we’re working on

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Priorities
Tackling homelessness and building more housing

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Priorities
Keeping California safe

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Priorities
Creating opportunity for all Californians

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Priorities
A healthier California

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Progress in our communities

Since 2019, California has made progress to improve lives of millions.

See our progress

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Progress
The most ambitious climate action plan in the world

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Investing in workers and families

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Better mental health care for all Californians

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California For All

California For All is the belief in an inclusive and just society. That we can achieve a better life, regardless of where we start out. That our people are our greatest resource. And that we can renew the California Dream for a new generation.

California is working hard to protect our rights and freedoms. Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.

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GovernorGavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.

About the Governor

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First PartnerJennifer Siebel Newsom

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California. She is an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four. She chose the title First Partner instead of First Lady to reflect California’s spirit of inclusivity.

About the First Partner

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