Dec 31, 2024

California, take a look back at 2024

Ahead of the new year, Governor Newsom sat down to discuss some of the key moments that defined the Golden State in 2024. Watch now:

Happy New Year, California! 🎉

Curious about new laws taking effect in 2025? Learn about some of them here:

🚨 Cracking down on retail theft and property crime
👐 Protecting more survivors of crime
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Support more families
💸 Protecting more consumers
🌈 Creating a California for All
🚗 Safer roadways
💪 Protecting more workers
🏠 Building more homes, faster

Press releases, Recent news, Top story

Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.7.2026

Jul 7, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jaci Thomson, of Roseville, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Interagency Support Division at the California Department of General Services. Thomson has been Special Advisor to...

California’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space

Jul 7, 2026

News While Trump slashes wildfire prevention funding, California is leveraging the latest technology to protect communities (July 7, 2026 launch / Credit: Earth Fire Alliance) What you need to know: Governor Newsom builds on multi-year investments in wildfire...

Lights, camera, action! First year of California’s expanded Film & TV Tax Credit projected to bring $6.6 billion in economic impact

Jul 7, 2026

News 41 new projects awarded today, including DreamWorks Animation’s “DONKEY,” Disney’s “Hexed,” and “Gingerbread Men” from Artists Equity What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom’s historic expansion of the Film & TV Tax Credit program, the state has awarded...