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Protecting sensitive habitats across California, state officials remove 21,000 illicit cannabis plants
News What you need to know: Specialized illicit cannabis takedown teams have removed 21,000 plants, arrested eight suspects, and seized two firearms and numerous illegal pesticides from six locations statewide. Sacramento, California – Helping protect the environment...
Nearly 1 in 4 new trucks, buses and vans in California go zero-emission, 2 years ahead of schedule
News What you need to know: Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) made up nearly 23% of new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales in California in 2024 — more than double the state’s target and the highest total of ZEV sales ever reported for trucks. Demand remains high with...
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
News Sacramento, California – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,...
Governor Newsom blasts Trump administration’s proposal gutting climate and clean air protections as ‘negligence’
News What you need to know: The Governor submitted a formal comment to the U.S. EPA officially opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to gut America’s foundational clean air protections. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today submitted a formal comment to the...
ICYMI: California is now home to 3 of the 4 highest valuation companies in history as Alphabet joins the $3 trillion club
News What you need to know: Alphabet Inc., a California-based holding company that owns Google and other businesses in technology, life sciences, and innovation, has become just the fourth company in history to reach a $3 trillion valuation. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Governor Newsom signs law to provide fire survivors with stronger mortgage relief
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law legislation to help homeowners affected by the Los Angeles fires receive mortgage relief. LOS ANGELES — As part of the state’s continued efforts to support Los Angeles firestorm survivors, Governor...
Governor Newsom signs legislation cutting taxes on cannabis, promoting the long-term success of the legal industry
News SACRAMENTO – As California’s legal cannabis market continues to mature, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation, AB 564 (Haney), that eliminates a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry, building on the Administration’s ongoing work to...
California announces funding to create thousands of affordable homes for California families
News 30 affordable housing projects to create more than 2,000 homes across California What you need to know: California is continuing to advance Governor Newsom’s strategy to create more homes and boost affordability. Today, the state is awarding funding to create...
Governor Newsom signs laws to protect school children and hospital patients, and limit fear tactics used by Trump’s secret police force to terrorize communities
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed the nation’s strongest protections into law to limit tactics being used by Trump's federal “secret police,” protect children at schools, and patients in public hospitals from Trump’s lawlessness. LOS ANGELES —...
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties recover from TCU Lightning Complex Fires
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties to assist in recovery from the recent TCU Lightning Complex Fires that burned over 13,000 acres and destroyed or damaged over 100 structures and homes,...
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