Six months after the LA fires, nation’s fastest residential cleanup nears completion as Governor Newsom signs streamlining executive order, joins local leaders to unveil blueprint for rebuilding
News Recovery moves into next phase with focused plan to fast-track reconstruction and support impacted communities What you need to know: Governor Newsom has announced that debris removal for the Los Angeles firestorm is now substantially complete just six months...
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Governor Newsom urges Californians to take precautions as state endures triple digit heat, smoky conditions
News What you need to know: Californians are strongly encouraged to use state and local resources to protect themselves from heat illness as triple digit temperatures move across the state. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom is encouraging Californians to prepare for...
Governor Newsom provides $11 million to organizations helping underserved job seekers find training and employment
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing that the California Employment Development Department is awarding $11 million to help six California organizations connect underserved adults — including veterans, people with disabilities, and at-risk young...
Governor Newsom restructures state government to combat homelessness, boost housing and affordability
News What you need to know: As part of California’s strategy to combat homelessness and expand housing, Governor Gavin Newsom is reorganizing state agencies to institutionalize housing, homelessness, and affordability as long-term priorities. The reorganization...
First Partner highlights apprenticeship program helping underrepresented youth break into careers in California’s iconic entertainment industry
News What you need to know: To help mark Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the First Partner visits an apprenticeship program that is helping opportunity youth—including women of color—break into careers in Hollywood’s below-the-line workforce. LOS ANGELES—First Partner...
Over the past three months, California seized $476 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products
News What you need to know: In the second quarter of 2025, the state’s cross-agency enforcement efforts – including UCETF’s largest operation to date – resulted in the seizure of 185,873 pounds of illicit cannabis product valued at $476 million. Sacramento, California...
California scores more clean energy records: 9 in 10 days this year partially powered by 100% clean energy
News What you need to know: New data shows California’s power grid has run on 100% clean energy for some part of the day nearly every day this year – thanks to the state’s commitment to investing in new resources. SACRAMENTO – More than 9 out of 10 days so far this...
Governor Newsom announces additional deployment of California resources to support New Mexico following Texas and Oregon disaster response efforts
News What you need to know: California is sending more resources to assist New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas in disaster response, including incident support personnel and Urban Search and Rescue teams. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California...
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis proclaims Disability Pride Month
News Sacramento, California – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring July 2025 as Disability Pride Month.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION California joins communities around the nation in...
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Governor Newsom signs into law groundbreaking reforms to build more housing, boost affordability
News Continues delivering for local communities, with new Prop 1 awards What you need to know: Governor Newsom today finalized his budget that builds and delivers for Californians, signing into law groundbreaking and transformative housing reforms – including sweeping...
Governor Newsom signs balanced state budget that cuts taxes for vets, fully funds free school meals, builds more housing, & creates jobs
News ✅ FUNDED: Tax cut for military retirees ✅ FUNDED: Universal pre-kindergarten for all ✅ FUNDED: Expanded before school, after school, & summer school ✅ FUNDED: Free school meals for all kids ✅ FUNDED: Game-changing literacy & reading investments ✅...
Governor Newsom announces $135 million available for new wildfire projects amid Trump’s assault on resources protecting communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $135 million is available for wildfire prevention grants – protecting communities from catastrophic wildfire at the same time as President Trump adds new strain to firefighting resources. SACRAMENTO – As President...
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