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Governor Newsom statement on the Ninth Circuit striking down one of California’s pivotal voter-approved gun safety laws
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit striking down California’s ammunition background check law, which was passed by voters in 2016: Strong...
Governor Newsom announces local progress in reducing homelessness
News What you need to know: Through Governor Newsom’s support of local government efforts and state investments, California is reversing decades of inaction on homelessness. Last year’s 2024 point-in-time count showed California had outperformed the nation by slowing...
California predeploys resources in Nevada, Plumas, and Sierra counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the predeployment of firefighting resources in Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Northern California starting Wednesday, July 23, through...
Following increased CHP operations, California sees 13% reduction in stolen vehicles statewide
News What you need to know: The number of reported stolen vehicles in California has dropped by 13% – the first year-over-year decrease since before the pandemic. Sacramento, California – California continues to lead the way out of the COVID-induced crime surge, as...
ICYMI: California’s economic leadership shines in three recent studies
News What you need to know: California is cementing its role as a global economic powerhouse — new data highlights the Golden State’s leadership in innovation, business growth, and AI readiness. SACRAMENTO – California continues to dominate as an economic leader...
Governor Newsom calls for immediate withdrawal of all soldiers in Los Angeles
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom calls on the President to send every soldier home now – this dangerous militarization must end. Los Angeles, California – As pressure continues mounting for the President to end the unlawful deployment of soldiers in...
California prepositions resources in Plumas and Sierra Counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Sierra and Plumas counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Northern California starting Sunday, July 20, through Tuesday, July 22,...
Governor Newsom and Acting Governor Kounalakis honor fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detectives
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn:“Detectives Kelley-Eklund,...
California sends more search and rescue crews to Texas
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of 3 additional Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&R) members to Texas to assist with ongoing response efforts related to severe flooding impacts. A total of 42 California US&R members are...
Governor Newsom and Acting Governor Kounalakis honor fallen CDCR Parole Agent
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd:“This is a heartbreaking loss. Agent Byrd...
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