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Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards to protect Californians, calls on the federal government to do its part
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills strengthening California’s AI safeguards by establishing first-in-the-nation standards for third-party audits and independent assessments of AI systems — increasing transparency and accountability as the...
Government, made easier. Governor Newsom introduces AskCA, a new AI-powered tool for Californians
News What you need to know: Delivering on the Governor’s March 2026 Executive Order on artificial intelligence, California has developed AskCA, a new AI-powered tool to help Californians better connect with state services through a streamlined model designed around...
California’s public safety strategy works: Governor Newsom’s commitment helps lower crime as new study shows violence prevention saves lives
News New UC Berkeley study finds a community violence intervention program caused a 61% decline in the city’s firearm homicides and shootings What you need to know: Governor Newsom reaffirms his public safety priorities – protecting communities, supporting law...
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On September 11, Governor Newsom welcomes CAL FIRE’s newest leaders as they answer the call to serve
News 39 new Company Officers graduate from CAL FIRE’s 12th leadership academy of 2026, joining more than 3,600 emergency response leaders since 2019 What you need to know: Governor Newsom welcomed 39 newly graduated CAL FIRE company officers, marking the department’s...
Governor Newsom proclaims Patriot Day
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 11, 2026, as “Patriot Day" in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONTwenty-five years ago, terror attacks in New York...
What they are saying: National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on landmark child safety chatbot and social media laws
News SACRAMENTO –Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed historic bipartisan legislation strengthening California’s nation-leading child safety chatbot and social media laws.The new landmark laws will create the nation's strongest companion chatbot regulations in the...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.10.26
News What you need to know: Add what you need to know text here. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Melinda Grant, of Sacramento, has been appointed Undersecretary at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency....
Governor Newsom signs the strongest child safety chatbot and social media laws in the nation
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed new legislation strengthening California’s nation-leading protections for children online, including the nation’s strongest chatbot safety bill and new bans on addictive features for kids on social media. MARIN COUNTY...
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