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Governor Newsom Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-level Chinese officials to discuss climate action, economic development, cultural exchange, human rights concerns, and democracy. BEIJING – On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom...
TIME Recognizes CAL FIRE AI & AlertCalifornia as a Best Invention of 2023
SACRAMENTO – Today, California’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect wildfires was recognized as a Best Invention of 2023 by TIME. The innovative partnership between CAL FIRE’s Wildfire AI Detector and the University of California, San Diego’s...
California Reaches Energy Storage Milestone
WHAT TO KNOW: California has increased battery storage by 757% in only four years, and now has enough to power 6.6 million homes for up to four hours – essential progress in cutting pollution, fighting climate change, and creating a more reliable grid. SACRAMENTO —...
Governor Newsom Visits China’s Greater Bay Area
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom’s weeklong trip to China continued Tuesday with a tour of the world’s first zero-emission municipal bus fleet and a new climate partnership with the Province of Guangdong. GUANGZHOU – Governor Gavin Newsom spent Tuesday in a...
California Hit ZEV Truck Sales Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With 7.5% of all new trucks sold last year being ZEVs, California has now exceeded both its passenger and truck ZEV sales goals two years ahead of schedule. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California surpassed its...
Governor Newsom Starts Weeklong International Trip
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom started his weeklong international trip in Hong Kong where he discussed the challenges of the climate crisis with university students and faculty. HONG KONG – Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday started his weeklong international...
Governor Newsom Travels to Israel
TEL AVIV – Governor Gavin Newsom released the below statement following his visit to Israel ahead of traveling to China. While in Israel, the Governor met with survivors, impacted families, and others. The State of California is working to ship medical supplies to...
Governor Newsom Takes Additional Actions to Support Californians with Behavioral Health Challenges
SACRAMENTO -- Today, Governor Newsom took action to expand access and services available for Medi-Cal members living with significant behavioral health needs. WHAT THIS APPLICATION WOULD MEAN FOR CALIFORNIANS Significant investment in California's health care work...
Coronado Agrees to Build More Housing
WHAT TO KNOW: California reaches settlement with the City of Coronado for violating state’s Housing Element Law, resulting in an update to their housing plan by April 2024 to allow for construction of 912 new housing units for Californians at all income levels...
Governor Newsom Statement on U.S. District Court Decision Invalidating California’s Assault Weapons Ban
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court's decision invalidating California’s assault weapons ban law: “Today’s radical ruling — comparing an assault rifle to a bowie knife — is a direct insult to every victim...
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