Governor Newsom announces statewide plan for economic growth, $245 million for more jobs — with additional investment for LA’s recovery
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today released a new economic vision for California’s future with a bold plan, realized locally. The unveiling comes alongside the announcement of more than $245 million in investments to help support workers statewide,...
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Governor Newsom announces deadline extension to apply for federal assistance for Los Angeles fires
News What you need to know: What you need to know: Homeowners, renters, and workers who had losses from the wildfires now have until March 31 to apply for federal aid. Register today at DisasterAssistance.gov. LOS ANGELES – At Governor Gavin Newsom’s request, today...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.7.25
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Andrew Rakestraw, of Kensington, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Environmental Safety. Rakestraw has been a Senior Climate Negotiator and U.S. Deputy Head of Delegation to the...
California awards nearly $300 million to local communities to make roadways safer
News What you need to know: California is investing nearly $300 million of federal funding in traffic safety projects to protect public safety across the state. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced nearly $300 million in funding for 288 projects aimed at...
Governor Newsom extends protections for LA firestorm survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today is issuing an executive order extending protections to help ensure that Los Angeles firestorm survivors can access rental housing. LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to maintain...
California’s economy forges ahead: Pacific Steel breaks ground on state’s first new steel mill in 50 years
News What you need to know: Pacific Steel Group’s Mojave Micro Mill will be the first steel mill built in California in the last five decades, bringing economic growth to Kern County and revolutionizing the industry with first-of-its-kind zero carbon emissions steel —...
What they’re saying: Governor Newsom’s state of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects
News SACRAMENTO – Foresters, firefighters, community leaders and wildfire experts are applauding Governor Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency proclamation to remove red tape and increase the pace and scale of forest management in California. Following the devastation of...
With rain incoming, California takes action to protect fire-impacted communities in Los Angeles County
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has directed his Office of Emergency Services to coordinate with key partners during this next round of winter weather to strategically preposition critical resources to protect the public. Los Angeles, California – As...
Governor Newsom: “Tariffs are taxes on American families”
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s action to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China: “Tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking American families — driving up the...
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Governor Newsom extends protections for LA firestorm survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today is issuing an executive order extending protections to help ensure that Los Angeles firestorm survivors can access rental housing. LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to maintain...
With growing fire risk, Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire prevention projects statewide
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency to fast-track critical forest management projects – part of the state’s ongoing efforts to protect communities from catastrophic wildfire. SACRAMENTO – Following the devastation of the Los...
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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