Mar 20, 2025

Governor Newsom statement on President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to President Donald Trump signing an executive order beginning the process of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education:

“This overreach needs to be rejected immediately by a co-equal branch of government. Or was Congress eliminated by this executive order, too?”

Governor Gavin Newsom

Press releases, Recent news

California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months

Jul 8, 2026

News What you need to know: California’s coordinated enforcement operations have seized more than 841,000 pounds (420 tons) of illicit cannabis valued at more than $1.3 billion. In three months, partners seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth over...

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...