Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at the...
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to...
Governor Newsom announces $3,500 instant rebates now available for Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle
News Driving forward the newest chapter in California’s climate leadership: the largest battery arsenal in the country, solar outpacing natural gas, and real savings for drivers going electric What you need to know: Buying your first zero-emission vehicle in...
Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers
News What you need to know: This week, 36 new state wildlife officers graduated and will soon begin serving in communities across California, helping protect the state’s natural resources and strengthen public safety. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today...
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire response
News California’s emergency response system is being mobilized for Calaveras County What you need to know: The proclamation enables the state to further support local response efforts, protect public health, and coordinate resources as firefighters continue working to...
Governor Newsom announces appointments
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Kaitlan Sakuma, of Monterey Park, has been appointed to the California Student Aid Commission. Sakuma has been an Intern for the Center of Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.6.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 1919 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) — Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District: transactions and use tax: qualified voter initiative.AB 1923 by ...
Trump’s FCC illegally axes limits that protect Americans from broadcast media conglomerates
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement on the Federal Communications Commission weakening broadcast media ownership protections: The Trump administration continues to chip away at the foundations of our democracy — one decision at a time — to...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.5.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Lele Yutzy, of San Diego, has been appointed Director of the Office of Civil Rights. Yutzy has been Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights in the Office of the Chancellor at the...
California launches next phase of state cybersecurity plan as AI changes threat landscape
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom launches Cal-Secure 2.0 — the state’s new cybersecurity roadmap. SACRAMENTO – Updating California’s roadmap for protecting the state government from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Governor Gavin Newsom today...
Governor Newsom deploys elite wildfire team to Washington State as western fires surge
News Since 2020, CAL FIRE’s Incident Management Teams has been activated 65 times to support complex incidents What you need to know: As dangerous wildfires burn across the West and strain neighboring state resources, Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying one of...
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