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Governor Newsom announces multiple clemency actions

Nov 7, 2025

News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has granted 16 pardons today. While in office, Governor Newsom has granted a total of 263 pardons, 160 commutations, and 42 reprieves. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 16 pardons. These...

Governor Newsom proclaims Veterans Day

Nov 7, 2025

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION On Veterans Day, we thank those who served in the U.S. military, putting their...

Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Heritage Month

Nov 7, 2025

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 2025 as "Native American Heritage Month." This proclamation comes shortly before the Governor heads to the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, which is expected to...

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I just signed legislation allowing the 800,000 rideshare workers in California to unionize.

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Governor Newsom announces affordable CalRx® insulin, $11 a pen, will soon be available for purchase

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Priorities for California

We’re taking on our biggest challenges and finding solutions that work.

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Priorities
Tackling homelessness and building more housing

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Keeping California safe

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Creating opportunity for all Californians

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A healthier California

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Progress in our communities

Since 2019, California has made progress to improve lives of millions.

See our progress

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The most ambitious climate action plan in the world

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Investing in workers and families

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Better mental health care for all Californians

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California For All

California For All is the belief in an inclusive and just society. That we can achieve a better life, regardless of where we start out. That our people are our greatest resource. And that we can renew the California Dream for a new generation.

California is working hard to protect our rights and freedoms. Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.

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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.

About the Governor

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First PartnerJennifer Siebel Newsom

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.

About the First Partner

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