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Happy Birthday, National Guard!

Dec 13, 2025

News What you need to know: Today, the National Guard marks its 389th birthday, distinguishing itself as the oldest component of the U.S. Armed Forces. California honors National Guard members for their commitment to their communities. SACRAMENTO – As the nation...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 12.12.2025

Dec 12, 2025

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Elmy Bermejo, of San Francisco, has been appointed Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. Bermejo was Regional IX Administrator for the United States Small Business...

TIME’s Person of the Year was Made in California

Dec 12, 2025

News What you need to know: Trump administration, take notice: TIME’s announcement recognized California as the global epicenter of AI innovation. SACRAMENTO – California is home to the world’s leading AI companies and research institutions. The Golden State leads and...

Trump’s AI executive order advances corruption, not innovation

Dec 11, 2025

News What you need to know: President Trump today issued an executive order that does little to protect innovation or the interests of the American people, and instead protects the President and his cronies’ ongoing grift and corruption. SAN FRANCISCO — Today,...

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TIME’s Person of the Year was Made in California

Dec 12, 2025

News What you need to know: Trump administration, take notice: TIME’s announcement recognized California as the global epicenter of AI innovation. SACRAMENTO – California is home to the world’s leading AI companies and research institutions. The Golden State leads and...

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Trump Administration ordered to release SNAP Benefits they’ve been withholding

November 11, 2025 | X

Governor Newsom issues executive order to further speed up LA fire recovery

November 20, 2025 | Instagram

Response to Trump’s proposal to drill on CA coasts

November 14, 2025 | X

Governor Newsom Attends COP30, showing commitment to fighting climate change:

Priorities for California

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

See what we’re working on

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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.

See our progress

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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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