Governor Newsom announces revised budget that eliminates California’s deficit, maintains investments for working families, healthcare, education, and businesses
News What you need to know: No deficit this year. No deficit next year. The Governor’s proposal eliminates the structural deficit to $0 through July 2028 — while investing in healthcare, education, and essential services for Californians. Para leer este comunicado en...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
News SACRAMENTO –Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.22.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Danny Yost, of Sacramento has been appointed the Deputy Secretary of Legislation of the California State Transportation Agency. Yost has been the Assistant Deputy Director of...
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state
News What you need to know: More than 2,800 state and local personnel and equipment, including firefighters, fire engines, dozers, helicopters, and support personnel have been deployed statewide to support firefighting efforts across Southern California. SACRAMENTO –...
Governor Newsom proclaims Harvey Milk Day
News SACRAMENTO –Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 2026 as "Harvey Milk Day."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below in both English and Spanish: PROCLAMATIONToday, we honor Harvey Milk, a hero for not just his own...
ICYMI: California’s economy continues to outpace the nation, new report finds
News What you need to know: A new Public Policy Institute of California report issued earlier this month reiterated what the world already knows, that California is the nation-leading economy dominating with a $4.3 trillion GDP, nearly $3 million jobs created since...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.21.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Joseph Donaldson, of Sacramento has been appointed Deputy Director for Legislation at the California Department of Human Resources. Donaldson has been Principal Program Budget Analyst...
California lanza SUN Bucks para el verano de 2026 para ayudar a combatir la inseguridad alimentaria infantil
News Lo que necesita saber: El estado lanzará SUN Bucks para el verano de 2026, proporcionando a las familias elegibles $120 por niño en beneficios alimentarios para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria mientras los niños se encuentran de vacaciones de verano y sin...
El Gobernador Newsom amplía el acceso a CalHeatScore, una herramienta que salva vidas y mantiene a los californianos a salvo durante el calor extremo
News Ante la llegada de días más calurosos, la nueva API de CalHeatScore ofrece datos en tiempo real y recursos que brindan una alerta temprana a los usarios Lo que necesita saber: Durante la Semana Nacional de seguridad ante el Calor y en visperas del Dia de los...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
News SACRAMENTO –Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace...
California launches SUN Bucks for summer 2026 to help fight childhood food insecurity
News What you need to know: The state is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break and without access to free school meals. SACRAMENTO – Today,...
Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to prepare workers and businesses for potential AI disruption
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is signing a first-in-the-nation executive order to confront the economic impacts of artificial intelligence on workers and small businesses, support workers in sectors impacted by AI transition, and pursue new policies that...
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