Nov 5, 2026

Governor Newsom releases letter to California on the death penalty

SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he plans to change all California death sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

The Governor’s letter to the people of California is available here.

For more information, click here.

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California and tribal leaders celebrate opening of first phase of California Indian Heritage Center

Nov 6, 2026

News What you need to know: After years of planning and tribal engagement, Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center is now open to the public. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor welcome center that celebrates the living cultures of California Native American tribes...

Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Heritage Month 2026

Nov 6, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 2026 as "Native American Heritage Month."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. PROCLAMATIONLong before it became a state, California was home to the largest...

Governor Newsom announces major cleanup progress in communities impacted by shuttered Exide battery recycling facility in South Los Angeles

Nov 6, 2026

News What you need to know: Since 2016, California has invested more than $700 million to clean lead-contaminated soil at nearly 6,500 residential parcels and 7,800 parkways near the former Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon, and has finished cleanup at every...