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Blue graphic with a faded background photo of a person on a phone call while writing notes, overlaid with bold text reading 'NEW STATEWIDE HELPLINE CONNECTS CALIFORNIANS' in white and 'TO SAME-DAY OPIOID TREATMENT SUPPORT' in orange, with a white California bear-and-star emblem below. Since this touches on substance use support: if this is something you're personally dealing with, I'm glad to help point you toward resources. Read more about California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

Aug 25, 2026 | Health care, Press releases, Recent news

News California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support What you need to know: Governor Newsom today launched CA Bridge Connect, a first-in-the-nation free statewide call- and text-based service that offers immediate help, with... Read MoreRead more about California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

Group photo of Governor Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, adults, children, and toddlers posing together for a large photo in front of a blue 'INVESTING IN CALIFORNIA'S KIDS' banner, with several people smiling broadly, standing on a colorful alphabet play mat in a room with bookshelves and children's toys. Read more about FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts

FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts

Aug 21, 2026 | Economy, First Partner, Health care, Press releases, Recent news

News FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts Launches the California Golden Start Challenge, a public-private partnership to boost kids’ savings What you need to know: California has... Read MoreRead more about FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts

Blue graphic with a faded background photo of a child using an inhaler, overlaid with bold text reading 'California expands ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING' in white and 'ASTHMA MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS' in orange, with a white California bear-and-star emblem below. Read more about California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

Aug 20, 2026 | Health care, Press releases, Recent news

News California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools 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... Read MoreRead more about California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

Governor Gavin Newsom signs a document resting on the back of a large bronze grizzly bear statue in a modern lobby, surrounded by about 20 smiling onlookers. American and California state flags stand behind him. Read more about Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure corporations pay their fair share, protecting vital services for Californians

Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure corporations pay their fair share, protecting vital services for Californians

Jul 8, 2026 | Health care, Press releases

News Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure corporations pay their fair share, protecting vital services for Californians What you need to know: Governor Newsom has signed into law the Fair Share from Big Corporations Act to protect families and ensure that big... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure corporations pay their fair share, protecting vital services for Californians

Read more about California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide

California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide

Jul 2, 2026 | Health care, Housing and homelessness, Press releases, Recent news

News California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide More beds, more treatment, more accountability What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced that all California counties have reached a... Read MoreRead more about California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide