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Governor Newsom and new High-Speed Rail CEO celebrate Caltrain’s electrification as key part of high-speed rail plan
News What you need to know: Caltrain’s newly electrified train fleet received more than $1.3 billion in state funding and is a key component to California high-speed rail. SAN FRANCISCO – It’s a big week for high-speed rail in California. On Thursday, the California...
California, NVIDIA launch first-of-its-kind AI collaboration
News What you need to know: New state initiative with NVIDIA kick-starts efforts to expand artificial intelligence (AI) tools and resources so students, educators, and workers – especially in community colleges – can learn new skills and advance their careers. SANTA...
Governor and First Partner welcome new giant panda pair at San Diego Zoo
News What you need to know: As part of a collaborative conservation effort, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years – a milestone for U.S.-China relations. In honor of the pandas’ historic debut at the San Diego Zoo, Governor...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.27.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jamie Jones, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives, Community Engagement, and Outreach at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Jones has...
Governor Newsom continues to work with Legislature to pass critical power grid proposal: ‘Our best shot at affordability this year’
News What you need to know: The Governor is continuing to work with the Legislature to pass a viable proposal to expand regional power markets — a move that would save Californians more than $1 billion every year in energy costs. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom...
Nearly two-dozen new TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program
News Following a near 400% increase in applications, the program welcomes new Hulu drama from Dan Fogelman, new Larry David series and season two of Lionsgate’s Emmy-nominated “The Studio” What you need to know: Following Governor Newsom’s historic expansion of the...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.26.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Adam Brezine, of Fairfax, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Brezine has been a Legal Director at Adobe Inc. since 2022. He served in multiple...
Governor Newsom continues California’s aggressive response to extreme heat and critical fire weather
News What you need to know: With over 74,000 lightning strikes since Friday, the state has been on high-alert for critical fire weather and extreme heat. California's strategy of predeployment has kept the vast majority of 200+ fire starts to below 10 acres....
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