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As federal aid stalls, Governor Newsom announces proposed effort to close insurance gaps for LA fire survivors, expands mortgage relief
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing additional commitments from banks to help extend forbearance and will expand California’s successful CalAssist mortgage relief program to more homeowners. The state is also exploring new funding options to help...
One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues all-of-government community recovery efforts
News State collaborates with local partners to accelerate rebuilding and meet needs What you need to know: California continues to help survivors by building on efforts that have accelerated recovery and supported communities — working with on-the-ground partners to...
Governor Newsom prepositions emergency resources in Southern California ahead of New Year’s Storm
News What you need to know: As more rain is expected to hit California this week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced prepositioning of personnel and equipment in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. SACRAMENTO – With another round of strong winter storms forecast to arrive...
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California sees drop in unsheltered homelessness, bucking national trend and federal headwinds
News What you need to know: California’s homelessness plummeted in 2025 — with the largest drop in 15 years — according to preliminary data, due to Governor Newsom’s strategies to reduce homelessness, address encampments, and create shelter and support. Data from...
As part of the 2026–27 budget proposal, Governor Newsom proposes improving state education governance
News What you need to know: As part of his proposed state budget, Governor Newsom will propose improving support and oversight of California’s schools by moving responsibility for managing the Department of Education into the Executive Branch and strengthening the...
Governor Newsom slams “brainless Trump” for surrendering global leadership, ceding jobs and economic ground to China
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations climate framework: By withdrawing from the United Nations climate framework and 65 other...
Governor Newsom and First Partner meet with impacted communities on the road to recovery
News What you need to know: Honoring the one-year anniversary of the LA fires, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom joined members of the Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu communities, spoke with survivors, faith-based organizations, and community advocates...
Governor Newsom’s statement on Valero’s Benicia refinery update
News Close state coordination helps maintain stable supply and protect consumers at the pump SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement following Valero’s update that it will idle its Benicia refinery and continue to supply California's market through...
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