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California seizes over 2.2 million illicit cannabis packages, many marketed as children’s candy
News What you need to know: A recent operation in Los Angeles led by the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce successfully seized over 2 million cannabis packages that were illegally marked with a forged California seal, undermining the safety and...
Governor Newsom urges schools to immediately restrict cell phones in the classroom ahead of the new school year
News What you need to know: As schools across California welcome students back to campus, Governor Newsom is calling on all schools in the state to immediately restrict cell phone use in classrooms. Sacramento -- In a letter to California schools, Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom welcomes home California Olympians, ushers in LA28
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California’s Olympians following the end of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. He and the First Partner met Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Olympians, and Olympic staff at Los Angeles International Airport as...
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Since January, California has seized nearly $480 million in illicit cannabis
News What you need to know: California officials have conducted 111 illicit cannabis takedowns, totaling $480 million in illicit cannabis plants seized this year alone. Sacramento, California – Continuing to strike down illegal cannabis operations statewide, Governor...
ICYMI: Los Angeles County releases a bold Blueprint to accelerate wildfire recovery
News What you need to know: County officials released an important near-term roadmap for the next 120 days, enabling Los Angeles to speed up the pace of rebuilding and meet the needs of survivors. LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today applauded Los Angeles County...
Fighting federal government pays off – California’s legal challenges have restored at least $168 billion in federal funding
News What you need to know: California’s proactive efforts to defend its values against the federal administration have resulted in at least $168 billion in federal funding remaining in the state. Spending $5 million to support the litigation, this represents a...
Governor Newsom statement on Trump administration freezing of critical research dollars to UCLA
News What you need to know: The Trump administration has frozen nearly $200 million in federal grants to UCLA used for critical science and health research. Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to the Trump...
130 CHP officers join state’s law enforcement family
News What you need to know: 130 new California Highway Patrol officers are sworn in to protect the state. West Sacramento, California – Marking the successful completion of an intense 26-week training program, today Governor Newsom congratulated 130 cadets who...
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