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Governor Newsom announces seizure of 8 million fentanyl pills in six months
News What you need to know: The California National Guard supported the seizure of over 8 million fentanyl pills in the first six months of 2024, including over 1 million illegal pills in June alone. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the...
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...
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Governor Newsom and Visit California launch international tourism campaign welcoming Canadians to experience the warmth and love of the Golden State
News What you need to know: California is launching a new campaign to further strengthen tourism between California and Canada — reminding its international partners that the Golden State remains a welcoming, inclusive, and unparalleled travel destination. SACRAMENTO...
California welcomes 32 new state park rangers, lifeguards at graduation ceremony
News What you need to know: California will receive 32 new rangers and lifeguards serving across 13 state parks – protecting and informing more visitors ahead of the high travel season. PARADISE — While the federal government cuts staffing for national parks, Governor...
Governor Newsom proclaims special election for Assembly District 63
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring a special election for Assembly District 63 on August 26, 2025. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF...
Governor Newsom signs legislation investing additional $170 million to prevent catastrophic wildfires, issues executive order to fast-track projects
News What you need to know: California is investing an additional $170 million to support forest and vegetation management projects critical to protecting communities from wildfire. SACRAMENTO – Protecting communities ahead of peak fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom...
ADVISORY: First Partner Siebel Newsom to release report outlining recommendations for providing better support to survivors of sexual assault
News SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY — First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, alongside advocates across government, public health, law enforcement, the judicial system, and advocacy, will present the findings of a final report from the Working Group on Support for Survivors of...
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