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Governor Newsom signs bills to protect digital likeness of performers
News What you need to know: The Governor signed two bills to require the consent of actors and performers to use their digital likeness, strengthening protections for workers. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to help actors and performers protect...
Governor Newsom signs “smash-and-grab” bill to strengthen felony sentences for large-scale theft offenses
News Stronger enforcement. Serious penalties. Real consequences. What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed the final bill to complete California’s landmark legislative package to crack down on retail and property crime. AB 1960 by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to Bridge and Airport fires, visits Line Fire Incident Command Post
News HIGHLAND – As the state continues to mobilize personnel and resources in the ongoing response to Southern California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom today traveled to Southern California and proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles and San Bernardino...
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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...
California’s strong gun safety laws continue to save lives
News What you need to know: California leads the nation in strong gun safety laws, correlating with thousands of lives saved. Sacramento, California – Year after year, California is ranked as the #1 state in the country for its strong gun safety laws — along with some...
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