Governor Newsom announces major expansion of mortgage relief program, with a four-fold increase in payments to survivors
News What you need to know: Disaster-affected homeowners now qualify for one year of mortgage relief through Governor Newsom’s expansion of the state’s CalAssist mortgage relief program — increasing the relief period from three to twelve months of mortgage payments,...
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Governor Newsom announces updated judicial appointments
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of two Court of Appeal Justices: Judge Eran Marie Bermudez to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One and Judge Deborah C. Servino to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. The...
Governor Newsom delivers $520 million in utility bill relief to millions of Californians with more coming this summer
News As part of California’s commitment to affordability, utility bill credits are being shifted to deliver maximum relief What you need to know: California Climate Credits will be added to utility bills this month, putting $520 million back in Californians' pockets....
Tax Day Reminder: California pays Trump’s bills
News What you need to know: California is the biggest donor state in the country — providing around $275 billion more to the federal government than it receives – more than three times as much as the next biggest donor state. SACRAMENTO – As tax season comes to a...
On Tax Day, Governor Newsom encourages families to claim free college savings, invest in their children’s future
News What you need to know: Families can boost their children’s financial futures and claim free funds through savings programs like CalKIDS and Trump Accounts. SACRAMENTO – As Californians take stock of their finances this Tax Day, Governor Gavin Newsom encourages...
Governor Newsom issues proclamation setting special election for California Congressional District 14
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation setting a special election on August 18, 2026 to fill the Congressional seat for the fourteenth congressional district. The text of the proclamation is below:BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF...
California, Native American tribes break ground for California Indian Heritage Center
News What you need to know: After the final Tribal Nations Summit of the Newsom administration, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announced the groundbreaking of the first phase of the California Indian Heritage Center. SACRAMENTO – Following the...
Governor Newsom announces the latest digital technology at the DMV to fight identity fraud and reduce wait times
News What you need to know: California’s new state-of-the-art digital signature barcodes on driver’s licenses and identification cards, along with a streamlined in-office QR code check-in feature, demonstrate the state’s commitment to proactively combating identity...
Governor Newsom calls on Trump administration to remove roadblocks to California’s expansion of essential health benefits, including IVF
News What you need to know: California is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the state’s application to update its essential health benefits (EHBs), which includes the expansion of coverage requirements for In Vitro...
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Governor Newsom welcomes NASA’s Artemis II crew back to Earth, touching down in the Golden State
News What you need to know: The Artemis II crew returned to Earth earlier today when they splashed down off the coast of California. The Golden State has been instrumental to the mission's success and is proud to welcome the crew back to Earth. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Governor Newsom announces $145.4 million in HHAP funding to help eight California regions reduce homelessness
News What you need to know: After the first drop in statewide unsheltered homelessness in 15 years, Governor Newsom continues to advance effective programs to help local communities reduce homelessness. Eight regions throughout the state received $145.4 million in...
California Film & TV Tax Credit powers 55 major award wins during Governor Newsom’s Administration
News What you need to know: Productions supported by California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program have earned 55 major entertainment awards and generated $1.9 billion in economic activity, since the start of the Newsom Administration, reinforcing the state’s...
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