In Altadena, Governor Newsom joins federal and state leaders to launch new phase of firestorm debris removal
News What you need to know: The fastest large-scale debris removal in modern state history began today in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, in roughly half the time it took to start similar operations after the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire. LOS ANGELES – Governor...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.14.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Melissa Stone, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Child Support Services. Stone has been Deputy Director of the Disability Insurance Branch at...
State and local actions to pre-deploy resources for storms helps save lives
News What you need to know: California’s work to pre-deploy resources ahead of this week’s major storms paid off with successful rescue efforts and no major damage reported. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today praised the proactive emergency response efforts that...
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 2.14.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 14 Superior Court Judges: seven in Los Angeles County; one in Modoc County; two in Riverside County; one in San Diego County; one in San Mateo County; one in Tulare County; and one in Ventura...
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Cruz County to assist in recovery from the December 2024 winter storm that resulted in the partial collapse of Santa Cruz’s municipal wharf. The emergency proclamation authorizes...
Governor Newsom marks new milestone in Delta Conveyance Project
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced that the Delta Conveyance Project has received a required permit to advance the project, which will upgrade the State Water Project to allow the state to capture and move more water efficiently. SACRAMENTO —...
Governor Newsom cuts more red tape by further streamlining permitting laws to accelerate rebuilding Los Angeles
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order to cut more red tape and continue streamlining rebuilding, recovery, and relief for survivors of the Los Angeles area firestorms. SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.12.25
News Kate Hoit, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Hoit has been the PACT Act Enterprise Program Management Office Communications and Outreach Lead at the U.S. Department of Veterans...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.11.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Karen Morrison, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Morrison has held multiple positions at the Department of Pesticide...
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Governor Newsom announces suite of new wildfire community hardening measures
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he will issue an executive order to harden communities from wind-propelled wildfires that turn into urban firestorms. Washington, D.C. — After meeting with key state and federal leaders on recovery...
Governor Newsom cuts red tape, further suspends Coastal Commission rules to help LA firestorm survivors rebuild
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking additional steps to make it easier for survivors of the LA firestorms to rebuild and access shelter, with a new executive order reiterating that permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act remain...
Here are all the actions Governor Newsom has taken in response to the Los Angeles fires
News See actions by dayLaunched historic recovery and rebuilding efforts — faster than ever before Cutting red tape to help rebuild Los Angeles faster and stronger. Governor Newsom issued an executive order to streamline the rebuilding of homes and...
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