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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency, meets with first responders in Pacific Palisades amid dangerous fire weather
News What you need to know: Much of Southern California is facing “life-threatening” winds and extreme fire risk. California continues to mobilize resources and support local communities as they respond to this severe weather. PACIFIC PALISADES – As Southern...
California mobilizes resources to Southern California during windstorm and fire weather conditions
News What you need to know: Ahead of extreme fire weather conditions forecasted in several Southern California counties beginning Tuesday, Governor Newsom has directed state departments to coordinate and strategically position fire engines, handcrews, aircraft and...
Governor Newsom marks new track-laying phase of high-speed rail with completion of key construction and continued partnership
News What you need to know: California high-speed rail reached a pivotal milestone as Governor Gavin Newsom joined community leaders and workers to celebrate the beginning of the track-laying phase and substantial completion of a key 22-mile stretch. Meanwhile,...
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Governor Newsom joins Compton students to announce the Golden State Literacy Plan and deployment of literacy coaches statewide
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Golden State Literacy Plan — a step-by-step strategy to improve student reading achievement across California, building on existing efforts and proposing bold new investments. The Golden State...
Governor Newsom statement on court ruling restoring AmeriCorps funding
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must restore funding to AmeriCorps in California. This comes after Governor Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of...
Governor Newsom provides eligible homeowners $20,000 through new CalAssist Mortgage Fund for California disaster survivors
News What you need to know: California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund on June 12, 2025, to provide $105 million in relief offering up to $20,000 to homeowners whose homes were destroyed in recent disasters, including the Los Angeles firestorms. LOS ANGELES —...
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to make announcement on literacy and student success
News LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom will make an announcement to support literacy and the success of young students across the state.WHEN: Thursday, June 5 at approximately 12:15 p.m.LIVESTREAM: Governor’s Twitter page, Governor’s Facebook page, and the...
New data shows California is adding more clean energy capacity to the grid faster than ever before
News What you need to know: California added a record of nearly 7,000 megawatts of new clean energy capacity in 2024, marking the largest single-year increase in state history and the third consecutive year of unprecedented growth. SACRAMENTO – California has achieved...
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