Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency, meets with first responders in Pacific Palisades amid dangerous fire weather
News What you need to know: Much of Southern California is facing “life-threatening” winds and extreme fire risk. California continues to mobilize resources and support local communities as they respond to this severe weather. PACIFIC PALISADES – As Southern...
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California secures federal assistance to support response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Hurst Fire...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Eaton Fire burning in...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Erica Pan, of Oakland, has been appointed Director and State Public Health Officer at the California Department of Public Health. Pan has been Deputy Director at the Center for...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County
News PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles...
Governor Newsom celebrates President Biden’s action adding two new national monuments protecting sacred tribal lands
News What you need to know: President Biden designated two new national monuments – the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments. This adds protections to more than 840,000 acres of some of the state’s most culturally and environmentally significant landscapes, and...
TODAY: Governor Newsom joins President Biden in Eastern Coachella Valley
News EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY – On Tuesday in Eastern Coachella Valley, Governor Gavin Newsom will join President Biden as he visits California. WHEN: Tuesday, January 7 at approximately 12:00 p.m.LIVESTREAM: The White House YouTube Channel here Recent...
California envisions a zero-emission, fully connected rail network by 2050
News What you need to know: The new State Rail Plan released today aims to connect every region of the state by rail by 2050 so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero emissions. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release...
California mobilizes resources to Southern California during windstorm and fire weather conditions
News What you need to know: Ahead of extreme fire weather conditions forecasted in several Southern California counties beginning Tuesday, Governor Newsom has directed state departments to coordinate and strategically position fire engines, handcrews, aircraft and...
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California mobilizes resources to Southern California during windstorm and fire weather conditions
News What you need to know: Ahead of extreme fire weather conditions forecasted in several Southern California counties beginning Tuesday, Governor Newsom has directed state departments to coordinate and strategically position fire engines, handcrews, aircraft and...
Governor Newsom marks new track-laying phase of high-speed rail with completion of key construction and continued partnership
News What you need to know: California high-speed rail reached a pivotal milestone as Governor Gavin Newsom joined community leaders and workers to celebrate the beginning of the track-laying phase and substantial completion of a key 22-mile stretch. Meanwhile,...
Governor Newsom continues delivering a new bold economic vision for California, previews balanced 2025-26 state budget
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom continued his statewide California Jobs First tour today to outline a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up economic vision for California’s future, receiving the regional plan from local leaders in the North San Joaquin Valley. The...
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