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Governor Newsom proclaims Thanksgiving Day 2024

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 28, 2024, as Thanksgiving Day.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below:PROCLAMATIONAs people across the country come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we reflect...

Governor Newsom grants executive clemency 11.27.24

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has granted 19 pardons. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant executive clemency in the form of a pardon, commutation, or reprieve. The Governor regards clemency as an...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.27.24

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Erin Curtis, of Carmichael, has been appointed Executive Director at the Strategic Growth Council. Curtis has been Vice President at Fiona Hutton & Associates since 2023. She was...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.22.24

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Rebecca Franklin, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director of the California Housing Finance Agency. Franklin has been the Director of Enterprise Risk Management and...

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California launches new rebates to help cut home energy costs

News What you need to know: Eligible Californians can apply to save thousands of dollars on home energy costs through rebates now available to homeowners as part of a federal rebate program. This is the first of two federal programs rolling out in California to make...

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GovernorGavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California. She is an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four. She chose the title First Partner instead of First Lady to reflect California’s spirit of inclusivity.

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