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Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.16.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill: SB 383 by Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) – Claims against the state: appropriation. For full text of the bill, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov....
Governor Newsom Welcomes New Resources from the U.S. Department of Justice to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that it has approved an Operation Overdrive designation for San Francisco — unlocking new federal resources to combat the city’s fentanyl trafficking...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Support Ongoing Storm Recovery 6.16.23
SACRAMENTO – Supporting ongoing recovery from late winter storm impacts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, which joins the 52 counties for which the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency related to severe...
California Awards $14.4 Million to Boost the State’s Behavioral Health Workforce
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has awarded $14.4 million in grants to grow the state’s behavioral health workforce by nearly 3,300 personnel through training and placement programs. “California is building a behavioral health...
Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Retirement of UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ
SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the announced retirement of the University of California, Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ next summer: “As she retires from a formidable career in higher education, we all have one more...
Governor Newsom Proclaims California State Parks Week
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring June 14-18, 2023, as “California State Parks Week.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION Our state parks are a source of pride and inspiration for...
Governor Newsom Announces SF Operation Update: Fentanyl Seized by CHP Enough to Kill Entire Population of San Francisco Nearly 3 Times Over
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Today Governor Newsom announced that in just six weeks, the CHP seized enough fentanyl in San Francisco to potentially kill over 2.1 million people, CalGuard provided critical analysis and technical support to law enforcement, and state agencies...
California Awards Nearly $200 Million to Move 7,300 People Out of Encampments and Into Housing
LONG BEACH – Today at MacArthur Park, a former encampment site in Long Beach that has proven state funding is leading to successful outcomes for residents, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has awarded an additional $199 million to assist 7,300...
Governor Newsom Celebrates Pride, Highlights Disneyland Resort’s Investments in Anaheim
ANAHEIM – Following the recent release of an economic impact study on the Disneyland Resort’s multiyear public planning effort to expand in Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday received a briefing on Disney’s plan to invest in the region for decades to come, and...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 6.13.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Robert St. Andre, of Susanville, has been appointed Warden of High Desert State Prison, where he has served as Acting Warden since 2022. St. Andre held several positions at the California...
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