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 continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC
News What you need to know: In DC, Governor Newsom met with members of California’s Congressional delegation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other members of Congress to discuss Los Angeles wildfire recovery, Republican’s assault on voting rights, and efforts...
During Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces $540 million investment to improve infrastructure statewide, connecting Californians to reliable and safe transportation
News What you need to know: Kicking off Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces more than $540 million to advance cutting-edge transportation systems — increasing highway safety, enhancing connectivity for all Californians and restoring aging and damaged...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Bain Fire in Riverside County
News Evacuation orders in effect, residents urged to follow guidance from local officials What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Bain Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Riverside County. JURUPA VALLEY – Working...
Governor Newsom advocates for disaster recovery and stronger crisis response in Washington, D.C.
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to advocate for issues impacting Californians, including Los Angeles fire recovery and pollution from the Tijuana River. WASHINGTON D.C. – Governor Gavin Newsom today is in Washington,...
Governor Newsom announces common signs of “California Derangement Syndrome” — and highlights easy cures
News What you need to know: Many in the right wing are falling ill after consuming repeated misinformation from right-wing outlets like Fox News, the New York Post, Breitbart, and Newsmax — which insist California is a dystopian crime-ridden communist wasteland....
California secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County
News Evacuation orders in effect, residents urged to follow guidance from local officials What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Sandy Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Ventura County. VENTURA – Moving swiftly...
Governor Newsom announces appointments
News .SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Forest Michael Kaser, of Berkeley, has been appointed Director at the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. Kaser has been Chief Deputy Executive Director at the California Public...
NIMBYs be warned: Court orders Huntington Beach to pay up for repeated violations of housing law
News What you need to know: A California superior court today ordered the city of Huntington Beach to pay penalties amounting to $160,000 and an additional $50,000 per month beginning in June for the city’s failure to comply with state housing law. SACRAMENTO — The...
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Governor Newsom continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC
News What you need to know: In DC, Governor Newsom met with members of California’s Congressional delegation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other members of Congress to discuss Los Angeles wildfire recovery, Republican’s assault on voting rights, and efforts...
Trump sticks Taxpayers with $111 million bill for his illegal deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles last year
News New federal records show Trump’s unlawful deployment in Los Angeles has already cost taxpayers more than $111 million What you need to know: Taxpayers are footing a $111 million bill for Trump’s unlawful National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — which pulled Cal...
NIMBYs be warned: Court orders Huntington Beach to pay up for repeated violations of housing law
News What you need to know: A California superior court today ordered the city of Huntington Beach to pay penalties amounting to $160,000 and an additional $50,000 per month beginning in June for the city’s failure to comply with state housing law. SACRAMENTO — The...
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