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

At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill — investing in California’s next generation of innovation

Sep 30, 2026

News What you need to know: Standing at the top of the Golden Gate bridge, Governor Newsom signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session — putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters to invest in the scientists, universities and breakthroughs...

Governor Newsom announces appointments

Sep 30, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jason Kenney of Carmichael has been appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Kenney has been Chief Deputy Director for the Department of General Services since 2023,...

Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.30.2026

Sep 30, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 40 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) — California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: coal handling, storage, and export. View signing message...