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Governor Newsom announces billions of dollars for behavioral health treatment facilities and services for seriously ill and homeless thanks to Prop 1
News What you need to know: Thanks to Prop 1, today’s funding is estimated to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and more than 21,800 outpatient treatment slots for behavioral health and will build upon other major behavioral health initiatives in...
Ahead of projected “Trump Slump,” Governor Newsom announces record-high tourism — again
News What you need to know: California remains the #1 state for tourism, with record-high tourism spending reaching $157.3 billion in 2024. However, the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric are driving away tourists, killing tourism and hospitality jobs, and...
Ahead of peak fire season, California adds second C-130 airtanker to world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet
News What you need to know: California’s second C-130 Hercules airtanker is ready for firefighting operations, adding to the state’s arsenal that stands ready to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – With peak fire season on the horizon,...
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Governor Newsom launches new state investment and philanthropic collaboration to continue supporting families under federal assault
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom, legislative leaders, announce funding to increase mutual aid, and support local partners that connect families with needed services and other recent awards to provide legal representation to Californians facing deportation....
Governor Newsom calls for immediate tariff refund checks following Supreme Court ruling against Trump
News What you need to know: The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s illegal tariffs. Governor Newsom is now calling on Trump to refund Americans their money immediately — with interest. SAN FRANCISCO – Governor Gavin Newsom today called on the Trump Administration to...
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 2.19.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Joanne Motoike as Presiding Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three, Judge Stephen Goorvitch as Associate Justice of the Second District...
Governor Newsom signs legislation authorizing $590 million emergency loan to Bay Area Transit
News Financing protects service for hundreds of thousands while region works toward November 2026 ballot measure What you need to know: California is stepping in to provide stability for the Bay Area Transit service, while ridership rebounds and agencies advance...
Governor Newsom proclaims A Day of Remembrance: Japanese American Evacuation 2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring February 19, 2026, as “A Day of Remembrance: Japanese American Evacuation.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONIssued on February 19, 1942, Executive...
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