More water, more jobs: Governor Newsom visits historic farm in Colusa to highlight efforts to build water infrastructure, faster and create jobs
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom made the fourth stop as part of his California Jobs First ‘tour’ to highlight his Administration’s focus on building more critical water infrastructure and creating jobs. COLUSA – Governor Gavin Newsom today continued his...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 12.17.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Stephanie Dougherty, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director at the Office of Traffic Safety. Dougherty has been Deputy Secretary of Transportation Safety and Enforcement at the...
California to screen 1.2 million kids for reading challenges earlier than ever before
News What you need to know: Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, California’s kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be annually screened with newly approved tools for reading difficulties, providing early identification and support for 1.2 million...
California joins federal and community partners to launch pilot project to help clean up Tijuana River
News What you need to know: California is launching a pilot project to stop trash from clogging the Tijuana River as part of $35 million in investments to address the ongoing sewage crisis. SACRAMENTO – California, federal and international representatives today...
State secures federal approval and unprecedented support to help Californians with behavioral health challenges
News What you need to know: The Biden-Harris Administration just approved California’s BH-CONNECT Initiative, which allows California to provide eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment up to 6 months of transitional rent to support their recovery and...
Governor Newsom releases new framework to create high-paying career pathways with and without four-year degrees
News Unveiled new effort for veterans to turn their military service into a degreeAnnounced that the state has removed college degree and educational requirements for nearly 30,000 state jobs What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom unveiled the final framework...
ICYMI: California to host X Games for the next three years
News What you need to know: California’s capitol region will welcome the 30th summer X Games in 2025, a competition in extreme sports that draws professional athletes from around the world. SACRAMENTO – Last week, the X Games named Sacramento as their summer host for...
Governor Newsom announces executive appointment
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced Nathan Barankin will serve as his Chief of Staff. Barankin previously served as Senior Advisor to the Governor. He has decades of experience as a government leader. “As I step into this role at a time of both...
TODAY: Governor Newsom to make announcement about new job training and career pathways efforts, opportunities for veterans
News SHASTA COUNTY – Today in Redding, Governor Gavin Newsom will join leaders to make a major announcement related to expanding career and education opportunities for Californians and veterans. WHEN: Monday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m.WHERE: Shasta County, CALIVESTREAM:...
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Governor Newsom, First Partner join Central Valley child for 93rd annual Capitol Tree lighting ceremony
News What you need to know: Carter Morris, a nine-year-old from Merced, joined Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to light the California State Capitol Tree. This is part of the State’s broader efforts to highlight and support kids and...
Pivotal Delta Conveyance Project hits major milestone, now has support of water agencies serving majority of Californians
News What you need to know: Water agencies serving more than half the state’s population have now voted in support of one of the most pivotal infrastructure projects for California’s water supply in generations. SACRAMENTO – This week, the Metropolitan Water District...
California’s cannabis task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in recent operations
News What you need to know: Recent operations by California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce led to nearly $20 million seized in illicit cannabis products in the East Bay. SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s efforts to address the illegal cannabis market,...
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