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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...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to Thompson Fire
News BUTTE COUNTY – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte County to support the response to the Thompson Fire, which has burned 3,002 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. A copy of the proclamation can be found...
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Governor Newsom releases state model for cities and counties to immediately address encampments with urgency and dignity
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today released a model ordinance for cities and counties to immediately address dangerous and unhealthy encampments and connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and services. Backed in part by $3.3 billion in...
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to make statewide funding announcement to address California’s mental health and homelessness crisis
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom will host a virtual press conference with California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Kim Johnson, Director of the California Department of Health Care Services Michelle Baass, and mental health leaders to announce his...
Governor Newsom proclaims Older Californians Month
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2025 as “Older Californians Month.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONCalifornia is home to nearly nine million older residents who...
California launches new AI-powered chatbot that provides wildfire resources in 70 languages
News What you need to know: Ahead of peak wildfire season, California has launched "Ask CAL FIRE," an AI-powered chatbot on CAL FIRE’s website offering wildfire resources and emergency information in 70 languages. SACRAMENTO — As California marks Wildfire Preparedness...
Governor Newsom appointed co-chair of U.S. Climate Alliance
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has been appointed co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance – a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors working to achieve a net-zero carbon pollution future in America by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action....
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