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Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.10.2026

Mar 10, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Leticia Palamidessi, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Communications at California Natural Resources Agency. Palamidessi has been the Deputy Director of...

Governor Newsom proclaims AmeriCorps Week

Mar 10, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "AmeriCorps Week."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION America is built on service; throughout our country’s history,...

Governor Newsom proclaims Civic Learning Week

Mar 9, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 9, 2026, through March 13, 2026, as "Civic Learning Week."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONThe United States is an evolving experiment of...

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California sues Trump over his unlawful use of tariffs — again

Mar 5, 2026

News What you need to know: California and partner states have filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump’s global tariffs — an illegally imposed tax on all Americans. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with a...

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California’s diversity is what makes our communities strong.

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With record state funding and a 3,000% increase in investigations, we’re holding suspects accountable and helping reduce organized retail theft across California.

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We will never back down from defending Californians’ freedom and access to reproductive health care.

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Priorities for California

We’re taking on our biggest challenges and finding solutions that work.

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Priorities
Tackling homelessness and building more housing

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Keeping California safe

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Creating opportunity for all Californians

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A healthier California

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Progress in our communities

Since 2019, California has made progress to improve lives of millions.

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The most ambitious climate action plan in the world

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Investing in workers and families

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Better mental health care for all Californians

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California For All

California For All is the belief in an inclusive and just society. That we can achieve a better life, regardless of where we start out. That our people are our greatest resource. And that we can renew the California Dream for a new generation.

California is working hard to protect our rights and freedoms. Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.

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GovernorGavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.

About the Governor

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First PartnerJennifer Siebel Newsom

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California. She is an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four. She chose the title First Partner instead of First Lady to reflect California’s spirit of inclusivity.

About the First Partner

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