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Governor Newsom Signs Landmark $536 Million Wildfire Package Accelerating Projects to Protect High-Risk Communities
Governor and legislative leaders tour fuels management project that helped protect a Butte County community from last year’s North Complex Fire Early action funding invests in wildfire resilience projects including forest management, fuel breaks and hardening...
Governor Newsom Tours Sierra Fuel Break, Highlights Agreement with Legislative Leaders on $536 Million Wildfire Package
State to expand Task Force to deliver on key commitments of Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan SHAVER LAKE – Governor Gavin Newsom today visited a fuel break made possible by executive action in 2019 that helped firefighters respond to last year’s devastating...
Governor Newsom Outlines the State’s Next Step in the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery, Moving Beyond the Blueprint
California has administered 20 million vaccines, including 4 million to the hardest-hit communities State aims to fully reopen on June 15, will continue to require masking and encourage all Californians to get vaccinated SACRAMENTO – As California surpasses a major...
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What they’re saying: Governor Newsom’s state of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects
News SACRAMENTO – Foresters, firefighters, community leaders and wildfire experts are applauding Governor Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency proclamation to remove red tape and increase the pace and scale of forest management in California. Following the devastation of...
With rain incoming, California takes action to protect fire-impacted communities in Los Angeles County
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate with key partners during this next round of winter weather to strategically preposition critical resources to protect the public. Los Angeles, California – As...
California seizes $534 million in illegal cannabis in 2024
News What you need to know: California enforcement officials have seized an estimated retail value of $534 million of unlicensed cannabis in 2024. Since 2019, officials have seized approximately $2.8 billion in illegal cannabis. Sacramento, California – Reinforcing...
Governor Newsom orders return to office
News State looks to hire former federal workers, including firefighters and forest service staff, seeking employment What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered state agencies to update telework policies to reflect a new default expectation of at least four...
With growing fire risk, Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire prevention projects statewide
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency to fast-track critical forest management projects – part of the state’s ongoing efforts to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – Following the devastation of the Los...
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