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With Historic Targets, California Will Use Millions of Acres of Land to Fight the Climate Crisis
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is setting 81 targets to use millions of acres to help absorb more carbon emissions – a first for the state and among the most comprehensive in the world. SACRAMENTO – California is taking unprecedented action to strategically harness...
California Invests More Than $50 Million in Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is awarding new grants to fund the “Elevate Youth California” campaign – a statewide program dedicated to supporting youth mental health and preventing substance abuse among kids and teens. SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom...
Court Reaffirms California’s Longstanding Right to Fight Vehicle Pollution
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reaffirming California’s decades-old authority to set clean vehicle standards: “Today the court sided with common...
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.28.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 390 by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) – Vehicles: highway safety.AB 456 by Assemblymember Damon Conolly (D-San Rafael) – Mobilehome parks: sales or transfers:...
Governor Newsom statement on the passing of Wallis Annenberg
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of philanthropist Wallis Annenberg:"Wallis Annenberg was a visionary who believed not just in a better world, but in a kinder one. She worked on broader societal...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.25.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Paul Tupy, of Oroville, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Tupy has been Deputy Division Chief at Headquarters at the California...
Governor Newsom meets with Texas state leaders amid Republican efforts to gerrymander state to let Trump keep wielding power without restraint
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today hosted leaders from the Texas State Legislature as Texas Republican efforts get underway to undemocratically keep President Trump in power — operating without any Congressional oversight — by redrawing congressional lines...
New report shows Cap-and-Invest dollars are improving air quality in California’s most polluted communities
News What you need to know: With support from California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, also known as Cap-and-Trade, the state is funding air protection efforts in 19 communities with some of the highest levels of air pollution in the state. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
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