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Governor Newsom awards $11.3 million to 13 prohousing communities to build more affordable housing
News What you need to know: California continues its steadfast and transformational approach to creating more housing and reducing homelessness, with $11.3 million in awards to advance innovative solutions in prohousing communities. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom...
California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools
News What you need to know: In a nationwide first, Governor Newsom is making emergency asthma medication FREE and available at public and charter schools across the state. Through CalRx®, California will provide emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers at no cost for...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.19.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Ayushi Roy, of San Francisco, has been appointed State Chief Technology Officer at the California Department of Technology. Roy has been a Lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School since 2022....
As school begins, California launches universal Transitional Kindergarten, free meals for EVERY student and historic supports for kids
News Universal TK saves each family nearly $14,000 every year3.5 billion free school meals served$4.7 billion invested in kids' mental health43% increase in TK–12 special education funding2.9 million students connected to CA-grown, nutritious school...
Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also known as...
California leads in organized retail crime fight, recovers 8,500 stolen items in 9-day nationwide blitz
News What you need to know: California participated in a nationwide organized retail crime enforcement blitz from August 1–9, where officers recovered more than 8,500 stolen items—valued at over $1 million—and arrested 97 suspects. SACRAMENTO – Through Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom announces $95 million plan to expand EV charging and hydrogen fueling across California
News What you need to know: Buying a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) in California is getting easier twice over. Days after announcing instant rebates for first-time ZEV buyers, Governor Newsom is putting $95.2 million toward more chargers and other zero emission...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.17.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:SB 762 by Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Oakland) – Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions.SB 939 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) – Public employees’ retirement:...
ICYMI: Law signed by Governor Newsom helps pave the way for the world’s largest union of rideshare drivers
News What you need to know: The Golden State just became home to the world’s largest union of gig drivers, thanks to historic legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature that provides a pathway to unionization for rideshare workers. SACRAMENTO...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.14.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yael Sheinfeld, of San Francisco, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Sheinfeld has been Deputy Communications...
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