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Governor Newsom and fire officials highlight California’s wildfire readiness and response
News What you need to know: California is leveraging its full suite of expanded aerial firefighting capabilities and new technologies to help protect communities from wildfire. SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active...
California secures federal assistance to support response to French Fire
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the French Fire in Mariposa...
Governor Newsom urges Californians to take precautions as dangerous heatwave continues
News What you need to know: Much of the state remains under excessive heat warnings and watches with several more days of extreme heat expected. Governor Newsom continues to urge Californians to take precautions now to stay safe from the heat. SACRAMENTO – Much...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.11.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Adele Burnes, of Berkeley, has been appointed Chief at the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Burnes has been Acting Chief at the Division of Apprenticeship Standards since 2024,...
Retail theft crackdown in 2024 recovers $13.5 million in stolen goods
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that in 2024, the state recovered 676,227 stolen items worth more than $13.5 million. In January and February 2025 alone, officials seized 24,510 stolen goods worth an estimated $2.2 million. Sacramento, California...
California pre-deploys resources statewide ahead of incoming storms, continues coordination with Los Angeles to protect burn areas
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is directing a whole-of-government effort to prepare for more storms that are anticipated to impact much of the state. SACRAMENTO – As a series of storms is set to move across California this week, Governor Gavin Newsom has...
Governor Newsom announces deadline extension to apply for federal assistance for Los Angeles fires
News What you need to know: What you need to know: Homeowners, renters, and workers who had losses from the wildfires now have until March 31 to apply for federal aid. Register today at DisasterAssistance.gov. LOS ANGELES – At Governor Gavin Newsom’s request, today...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Andrew Rakestraw, of Kensington, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Environmental Safety. Rakestraw has been a Senior Climate Negotiator and U.S. Deputy Head of Delegation to the...
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