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Jul 15, 2025

Fact: Trump lied — again. California gas prices remain lower than a week ago, month ago, and a year ago

SACRAMENTO – Despite a concerted misinformation campaign driven by Republicans – from the President to state lawmakers – to create confusion around gas prices in California, prices actually remain lower now than they were one week ago, one month ago and one year ago. 

🤥 Trump’s bogus claim about California’s gas prices: “You’re at $6-$7 [a gallon]”

As of Tuesday morning, AAA reported the statewide average price of a gallon of gasoline to be $4.51. This is four cents lower than a week ago, 14 cents lower than a month ago and 24 cents lower than a year ago. 

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Governor Newsom announces appointments 4.21.2026

Apr 21, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Marie Daly, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief, Legislative Affairs, Operations at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Daly has been the Special Assistant...

Governor Newsom proclaims John Muir Day 2026

Apr 21, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring April 21, 2026, as “John Muir Day” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATIONJohn Muir, a Scottish immigrant, helped blaze a trail for “America’s best...