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California Distributes $30 Million to Combat Hate Crimes
California has funded a total of $110 million in anti-hate programs SACRAMENTO — In the wake of escalating violence, California has awarded $30.3 million to 12 organizations to aggressively address hate crimes by providing services to survivors and facilitating...
Governor Newsom Takes Action to Further Restrict Ghost Guns and Protect California Kids from Gun Violence
Governor Newsom signs bills prohibiting gun industry from advertising to kids and restricting ghost guns Latest nation-leading action to protect Californians from gun violence adds to decades of California leadership on gun safety SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom...
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Cutting Harmful Plastic Pollution to Protect Communities, Oceans and Animals
New California law requires all packaging to be recyclable or compostable, significantly cutting plastics use Legislation strengthens state’s recycling system and shifts burden of plastic waste from Californians to the plastics and packaging industry SACRAMENTO – On...
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Tale of two trains: California high-speed rail leaves Texas in the dust
News What you need to know: Despite the Trump Administration's assaults, both California and Texas are working to build high-speed rail. But only one state has built anything: California. SACRAMENTO — What’s the main difference between California high-speed rail and...
State invests nearly $33 billion in cap-and-trade dollars to make communities cleaner and healthier
News What you need to know: A new report details nearly $33 billion raised for climate projects and direct support for Californians funded by cap-and-trade, as Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders seek an extension of the program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Joshua Perttula, of Santa Monica, has been appointed to the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors. Perttula has been a Managing Partner of Kirra...
Governor Newsom proclaims Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2025 as “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONChildren’s mental health has become an...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.6.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Paul Henderson, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California African American Museum Board of Directors. Henderson has been the Executive Director at the San Francisco...
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