Governor Newsom convenes special session to prevent gas price spikes, save Californians money at the pump
News What you need to know: The Governor called a special session to provide legislative partners more time to act on legislation to help prevent gas price spikes and save Californians hundreds of millions of dollars at the pump annually. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor...
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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in San Bernardino County, secures federal assistance to support response to Line Fire
News SACRAMENTO – Moving quickly to support the state’s response to the Line Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County and announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal...
Governor Newsom issues statement on court decision upholding California’s gun restrictions in many public places
News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement in response to a Ninth Circuit decision upholding California’s authority to restrict public carry of guns in many public places to protect against mass shootings and other gun violence: “We refuse to...
California distributes over $48 million to protect, restore, and improve coasts and watersheds
News What you need to know: The State’s Coastal Conservancy approved grant funding for 22 projects focused on community-based wetland restoration, land acquisitions, coastal access programming, and wildfire resilience. SACRAMENTO – California, through the Board of the...
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.6.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 1170 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) – Political Reform Act of 1974: filing requirements.AB 1770 by the Committee on Emergency Management – Emergency...
CalHHS Secretary Dr. Ghaly to depart, CDSS Director Johnson appointed new Secretary
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the departure of California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March of 2019. The Governor appointed California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director...
Governor Newsom issues regulations to protect kids from dangerous and intoxicating hemp products
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced emergency regulations to ban THC-containing hemp products and create stronger state protections to safeguard California’s children from the dangerous effects of unregulated THC. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom...
California awards new farm to school grants serving more than 1.65 million students across the state
News What you need to know: California’s farm to school program is funding 195 projects to expand access to healthy, locally grown food for 1.65 million students in its latest round of grants. The farm to school initiative works in tandem with California’s universal...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.5.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Bryan Byrd, of Folsom, has been appointed Chief of Strategic Communications and External Affairs in the Office of Public and Employee Communications at the California Department of...
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Here’s how many Paralympic medals California has brought home for Team USA
News Our athletes are helping Team USA bring home the gold during the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Join Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom and all of California in rooting on our Team USA athletes!Below are the latest medal counts for Team USA and California’s...
Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta announce settlement resolving Elk Grove’s unlawful denial of housing project
News What you need to know: California has held Elk Grove accountable for the city’s denial of a supportive housing project in violation of state law. Today Elk Grove has agreed to a settlement with the state requiring the city to undergo additional state monitoring,...
Governor Newsom unveils updates to state mental health website to track Prop 1 successes
News What you need to know: Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new slate of accountability tools on mentalhealth.ca.gov to track implementation progress of Proposition 1 and other critical behavioral health initiatives that increase access to care and housing for...
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