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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men

Aug 28, 2026 | Press releases, Recent news

News Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men What you need to know: Building on his previous efforts to support the behavioral health challenges facing young men and boys, Governor Newsom signs AB 1956,... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men

Blue graphic with a faded background photo of a person on a phone call while writing notes, overlaid with bold text reading 'NEW STATEWIDE HELPLINE CONNECTS CALIFORNIANS' in white and 'TO SAME-DAY OPIOID TREATMENT SUPPORT' in orange, with a white California bear-and-star emblem below. Since this touches on substance use support: if this is something you're personally dealing with, I'm glad to help point you toward resources. Read more about California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

Aug 25, 2026 | Health care, Press releases, Recent news

News California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support What you need to know: Governor Newsom today launched CA Bridge Connect, a first-in-the-nation free statewide call- and text-based service that offers immediate help, with... Read MoreRead more about California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support

Blue graphic with a faded background photo of a child using an inhaler, overlaid with bold text reading 'California expands ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING' in white and 'ASTHMA MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS' in orange, with a white California bear-and-star emblem below. Read more about California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

Aug 20, 2026 | Health care, Press releases, Recent news

News California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools What you need to know: In a nationwide first, Governor Newsom is making emergency asthma medication FREE and available at public and charter schools across the state. Through CalRx®, California will... Read MoreRead more about California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools

Read more about California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide

California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide

Jul 2, 2026 | Health care, Housing and homelessness, Press releases, Recent news

News California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide More beds, more treatment, more accountability What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced that all California counties have reached a... Read MoreRead more about California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide

Governor Gavin Newsom delivers the 2026 State of the State address before a joint session of the California Legislature in the State Capitol’s Assembly Chamber. Lawmakers and guests fill the ornate chamber beneath large chandeliers. Read more about Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services

Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services

Jun 26, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Health care, Housing and homelessness, Press releases, Public safety, Recent news, Top story

News Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services