Governor Newsom’s Address to California: Democracy at a Crossroads
News What you need to know: In an address delivered to nearly 40 million Californians and Americans nationwide tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump’s unlawful militarization of Los Angeles and warned that the President’s actions mark a dangerous...
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Governor Newsom prevails in blocking Trump’s militarization of Los Angeles
News “A win for all Americans” What you need to know: Standing up for American citizens and the nation’s foundational ban on martial law in peacetime, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta today secured an emergency restraining order blocking President Trump’s...
High-ranking U.S. military officials agree: Trump’s takeover of Los Angeles is illegal
News What you need to know: Former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals filed an amicus brief in support of the Governor’s motion to block the Trump administration’s illegal militarization of downtown Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO –...
Governor Newsom signs executive order doubling down on state’s commitment to clean cars and trucks, kickstarts next phase of leadership
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed an executive order further advancing California's clean vehicle transition by kickstarting development of next-generation policy to spur innovation, updating state vehicle purchasing requirements, and directing the...
Six times Trump didn’t take over a state guard
News LOS ANGELES – President Trump continues efforts to turn the military into his own personal police force against American citizens in Los Angeles. Prior to this week, President Trump and members of his administration have repeatedly and publicly declared that a...
California, Oregon & Washington condemn dismissal of CDC vaccine panel, call on other states to join them
News What you need to know: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — a politically motivated move that will jeopardize public health and undermine proven scientific...
‘Assault on California continues’: Governor Newsom sues Trump over illegal attempt to revoke state’s clean air policies
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced California is suing the Trump administration over the President’s approval of illegal resolutions aiming to undo key parts of the state’s clean vehicles program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney...
What military experts are saying: Veterans unite against militarization of California
News Los Angeles, California – As President Trump has now escalated tensions in Southern California by federalizing 4,000 National Guard soldiers and sending in 700 Marines, veterans are speaking out over the unnecessary and inflammatory actions. Janessa Goldbeck,...
As Trump’s illegal military deployment cuts into firefighting resources, Governor Newsom launches new CAL FIRE recruiting effort
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is launching a new CAL FIRE recruitment drive – at JoinCALFIRE.com – as President Trump's illegal military deployment impacts firefighting resources already seeing cuts by the U.S. Forest Service. LOS ANGELES – Governor...
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High-ranking U.S. military officials agree: Trump’s takeover of Los Angeles is illegal
News What you need to know: Former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals filed an amicus brief in support of the Governor’s motion to block the Trump administration’s illegal militarization of downtown Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO –...
Trump’s chaos campaign in Los Angeles
News Cleaning up Trump’s messOn Saturday, there were 250+ protesters pre-National Guard deployment. On Sunday following the President's illegal National Guard Deployment, the protesters grew to over 3,000. The military's presence is inviting and incentivizing...
Governor Newsom files emergency motion to block Trump’s unlawful militarization of Los Angeles
News “Turning the military against American citizens” What you need to know: Standing up for American citizens and the Nation’s foundational ban on martial law in peacetime, California Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta are requesting the court step in to...
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