Jul 12, 2024

Governor Newsom meets with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon, reaffirms climate partnership

SAN FRANCISCO – Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to California today.

The Governor and Prime Minister discussed climate and economic opportunities between California and New Zealand, continuing California’s commitment to international collaboration. California and New Zealand issued a joint statement reaffirming their partnership. Text of the joint statement is available here (PDF).

Press releases, Recent news

Governor Newsom releases 2025 judicial appointment data

Feb 27, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released judicial applicant and appointee data for the administration’s judicial appointments. Since taking office in 2019 through 2025, Governor Newsom made 695 judicial appointments – including 118 in 2025 – from a pool...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.27.2026

Feb 27, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Christine Ciccotti, of Davis, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Ciccotti has been Chief Counsel at the California Department of General...

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom launches California Love, California Strong to fight loneliness across the state

Feb 27, 2026

News What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is launching a statewide initiative, California Love, California Strong, to combat loneliness and strengthen social connection across the state. FREMONT – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today...