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California keeps adding more fast food jobs
News What you need to know: Since the minimum wage law went into effect, California added more than 10,000 new fast food jobs; every month this year has seen consistent gains. SACRAMENTO – According to new state and federal employment data, California’s fast food...
Now available: CalRx-branded naloxone
News What you need to know: As part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crises, over-the-counter CalRx®-branded naloxone is now becoming available either through the state for free to eligible organizations or for sale for $24 per...
California created 43,700 jobs in May, 16.1% of the nation’s total
News SACRAMENTO – Last month, California created 43,700 jobs – one out of every six jobs in the nation – as the state’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent. Since May 2020, California has gained 3,100,400 jobs, an average of 63,273 per month. “California is...
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California seizes $534 million in illegal cannabis in 2024
News What you need to know: California enforcement officials have seized an estimated retail value of $534 million of unlicensed cannabis in 2024. Since 2019, officials have seized approximately $2.8 billion in illegal cannabis. Sacramento, California – Reinforcing...
Governor Newsom orders return to office
News State looks to hire former federal workers, including firefighters and forest service staff, seeking employment What you need to know: Governor Newsom ordered state agencies to update telework policies to reflect a new default expectation of at least four...
With growing fire risk, Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire prevention projects statewide
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency to fast-track critical forest management projects – part of the state’s ongoing efforts to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – Following the devastation of the Los...
Governor Newsom releases 2024 judicial appointment data
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released judicial applicant and appointee data for the administration’s judicial appointments.Since taking office in 2019 through 2025, Governor Newsom made 576 judicial appointments – including 131 in 2024 – from a pool...
What they are saying: Governor Newsom’s latest economic investments will help bolster LA firestorm recovery
News What you need to know: Local community leaders are praising Governor Newsom’s announcement this week of new financial investments to help boost LA’s economic recovery, as well as the launch of California’s Economic Blueprint and the Los Angeles County Jobs First...
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