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Governor Newsom, First Partner join Central Valley child for 93rd annual Capitol Tree lighting ceremony
News What you need to know: Carter Morris, a nine-year-old from Merced, joined Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to light the California State Capitol Tree. This is part of the State’s broader efforts to highlight and support kids and...
Pivotal Delta Conveyance Project hits major milestone, now has support of water agencies serving majority of Californians
News What you need to know: Water agencies serving more than half the state’s population have now voted in support of one of the most pivotal infrastructure projects for California’s water supply in generations. SACRAMENTO – This week, the Metropolitan Water District...
California’s cannabis task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in recent operations
News What you need to know: Recent operations by California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce led to nearly $20 million seized in illicit cannabis products in the East Bay. SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s efforts to address the illegal cannabis market,...
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Over 300 firefighting and law enforcement graduates add to state’s public safety force
News What you need to know: The state recently welcomed 339 graduates from CAL FIRE, CDCR, and CHP to California’s already robust contingent of public safety officers. Sacramento, California – Strengthening the dedicated groups that protect the safety of Californians,...
“We all are going to die:” 6 catastrophic ways Trump’s Big Ugly Bill threatens Californians
News SACRAMENTO — In a callous moment during a townhall this morning, Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst shrugged off the devastating human toll of President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to fund tax breaks for the rich by gutting Medicaid and food assistance — saying,...
Building on billions announced earlier this month, Governor Newsom makes $800 million available in new Prop 1 grants
News What you need to know: With unprecedented speed, Governor Newsom is today announcing the availability of $800 million in competitive grant funding as part of Proposition 1 Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 2 to develop a wide...
As Trump cuts U.S. Forest Service, California deploys an extra $72 million to reduce wildfire risk and ‘rake the forest,’ fast-tracks critical projects
News What you need to know: CAL FIRE is awarding $72 million to projects across the state that help reduce catastrophic wildfire risk across California. Governor Newsom also announced 13 vegetation management projects spanning nearly 7,000 acres have already been...
Ready for the summer: Governor Newsom announces lifesaving heat-ranking tool, invests $32 million to help communities combat extreme heat
News What you need to know: California is launching CalHeatScore – a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state’s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events. Governor Newsom is also...
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