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900,000 more Californians now have access to clean drinking water
News What you need to know: Halfway through the state’s 10-year SAFER Program, the number of Californians who don’t have access to clean drinking water has been cut by more than half – down from 1.6 million in 2019 to 700,000 today. SACRAMENTO – Five years after its...
California created 107,100 jobs during the first six months of 2024
News What you need to know: During the first six months of 2024, California created 107,100 jobs – more than doubling the number of jobs created during the same time period last year. SACRAMENTO – Bringing California’s job expansion to its 50th month, Governor Gavin...
Organized retail crime enforcement results in 700+ arrests, recovery of $6.8 million in stolen goods
News What you need to know: State law enforcement officials continue to crack down on organized retail crime at a record pace. Since January, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 717 arrests and recovered nearly a quarter of a million stolen goods...
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‘Glorified press release:’ Governor Newsom responds to latest Trump order turning back the clock on climate
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement responding to President Trump’s executive order targeting state-level climate and clean energy efforts. This is the world the Trump Administration wants your kids to live in. California’s...
Needles gets safe drinking water, thanks to state investment
News What you need to know: A state grant of $14 million has secured safe drinking water for the severely disadvantaged community of Needles. NEEDLES – After years of struggling with poor water quality and aging facilities, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the...
Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis proclaims California Library Week 2025
News Sacramento, California – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring April 6 to April 12, 2025 as California Library Week. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION During National Library Week, we...
With peak fire season on horizon, California launches statewide wildfire preparedness campaign
News What you need to know: CAL FIRE is launching a new campaign supporting Californians to take steps now – including home hardening and defensible space – to prepare for peak fire season. SACRAMENTO – “Prepare your home and property! Start at the house and work your...
California sues Trump administration after funding for critical library services threatened
News What you need to know: As National Library Week begins, California is suing the Trump administration after millions of dollars in grants to the state’s libraries were terminated abruptly when the federal administration illegally dismantled a federal agency....
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