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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties Due to Fires
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles and Riverside counties due to the effects of several fires, including the Saddleridge, Eagle, Sandalwood, Reche, and Wolf fires, which have destroyed structures, threatened...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Saddleridge Fire Response
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of resources to fight the Saddleridge Fire burning in Los Angeles...
Governor Newsom Signs Worker Protection Bills Addressing Sexual Harassment, Wages and Health Protections
Governor signs bills inspired by #MeToo movement, including AB 51 AB 9 extends the timeline to bring forward a complaint of workplace harassment and discrimination from one year to three years SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed 15 bills aimed at...
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Governor Newsom signs executive order to quickly help L.A. schools, children and families affected by firestorms
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to accelerate getting California children back in a classroom, assist schools. Los Angeles, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to quickly assist displaced...
Here’s how California has increased wildfire response and forest management in the face of a hotter, drier climate
News Protecting Californians in a hotter, drier worldGovernor Newsom has added unprecedented resources to support wildfire response, and dramatically ramped up state work to increase wildland and forest resilience.Here are steps the state has taken to protect...
As dangerous winds expected in Southern California, state continues augmenting unprecedented resources
News What you need to know: California doubles down on resource commitment ahead of severe winds across Southern California, augmenting personnel and equipment already responding to fires in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today...
Governor Newsom proposes billions in new funding for L.A. firestorm response and recovery
News What you need to know: Through the ongoing special session of the Legislature, Governor Newsom, Pro tem McGuire and Speaker Rivas will work swiftly to provide Los Angeles with critical funding to boost response and support initial recovery efforts. LOS ANGELES –...
California to provide tax relief to businesses impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
News What you need to know: In response to the recent wildfires, the state has extended the January 31, 2025, sales and use tax filing deadline for Los Angeles County taxpayers until April 30, 2025. SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today announced that the California...
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