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Governor Newsom signs bills to protect digital likeness of performers
News What you need to know: The Governor signed two bills to require the consent of actors and performers to use their digital likeness, strengthening protections for workers. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to help actors and performers protect...
Governor Newsom signs “smash-and-grab” bill to strengthen felony sentences for large-scale theft offenses
News Stronger enforcement. Serious penalties. Real consequences. What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed the final bill to complete California’s landmark legislative package to crack down on retail and property crime. AB 1960 by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in response to Bridge and Airport fires, visits Line Fire Incident Command Post
News HIGHLAND – As the state continues to mobilize personnel and resources in the ongoing response to Southern California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom today traveled to Southern California and proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles and San Bernardino...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.16.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Luis Portillo, of Glendora, has been appointed to the Medical Board of California. Portillo has been President and Chief Executive Officer at the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership...
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Special Election for CA Congressional District 1
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring a special election on August 4, 2026 to fill the Congressional seat for the first congressional district. The text of the proclamation is below:BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIAI ,...
Following 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness, Governor Newsom announces new investments to create more shelter and services — with stronger accountability
News What you need to know: California is driving the first statewide drop in unsheltered homelessness in over 15 years. Today, Governor Newsom is announcing $419 million in HHAP funding to expand housing and services across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego —...
Governor Newsom announces free entry to California State Parks on MLK Day — as Trump swaps the “free day” for his birthday and whitewashes civil rights history from National Parks
News What you need to know: Donald Trump scrapped free entry to National Parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, replaced it with his own birthday, and is erasing civil rights history. California won’t follow that path. As California soon celebrates the 100th anniversary...
California reduces theft of food and cash benefits by 83% with state-of-the-art technology
News What you need to know: New innovative fraud-fighting technologies employed by the state have reduced reported theft of cash and food benefits by approximately 83% since January 2024. These efforts include launching chip-and-tap-enabled EBT cards, a national...
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