California’s economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation — continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the...
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Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness
News As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week —...
Governor Newsom warns insurance companies after major state enforcement against State Farm
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom urged insurance companies to quickly and fairly process pending claims for LA recovery survivors after the state announced the largest insurance enforcement action in a century against State Farm. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...
Governor Newsom honors California’s fallen peace officer heroes
News What you need to know: At the annual California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony, the Governor recognized the sacrifice and service of California's fallen law enforcement officers. SACRAMENTO – Honoring California peace officers who died in the line of duty in...
May the 4th be with you: California reaches for the stars with space accomplishments that are out of this world
News SACRAMENTO – “May the Force” be with you on Monday, May 4, California. While California may not be in a galaxy far, far away, we are powering real-world breakthroughs – driving innovation and advancing cutting-edge technologies that are redefining what’s...
Governor Newsom statement on Fifth Circuit ruling restricting access to mifepristone
News What you need to know: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone to patients. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the Fifth Circuit ruling...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.1.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Daisy Hughes, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Department of Rehabilitation. Hughes has been an Attorney Supervisor at the Department of Rehabilitation since 2025,...
New UC Degree Plus Pilot Program shows demand for career-readiness training
News What you need to know: The recently launched UC Degree Plus Program is showing early signs of success as the state connects UC students with experiences invaluable to the modern workforce, like career-readiness training and paid internship programs. SACRAMENTO...
Governor Newsom visits Pasadena City College construction trades lab helping LA rebuild
News LA Rises-funded workforce training to speed LA recovery What you need to know: Governor Newsom was in Pasadena today visiting a workforce training program preparing trade workers, including construction builders and welders that will help speed LA recovery....
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Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness
News As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week —...
Delta Conveyance Project achieves important milestone, advances closer to construction
News What you need to know: California’s keystone water infrastructure project, the Delta Conveyance Project, marked an important milestone and forward progress towards full permitting. SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, Governor Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project achieved an...
Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the Golden State
News The Simpsons Movie 2 from 20th Century Studios is among awarded projects that include major productions from industry leaders DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, as well as independent production company Gloria Sanchez Productions What you need to know:...
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