Published: Oct 26, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build 270 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at 26 sites along highways. Funded by President Biden’s …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom and five of his Chinese counterparts advanced climate action and collaboration. The Governor also walked the Great Wall with the U.S. Ambassador to China and renewed a longstanding climate partnership with Beijing, …
Published: Oct 25, 2023 SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on President Biden’s proposed $310 million in emergency supplemental funding to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis: “My administration has worked closely …
SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring October 25, 2023, as “Larry Itliong Day.” The text of today’s proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION During Filipino-American Heritage Month, we celebrate …
First-of-its-kind review finds San Francisco practices are out of compliance with state housing laws and negatively impact development – report sets course to remove barriers to housing production and increase transparency Sacramento – Today, Governor …
Published: Oct 25, 2023 WHAT TO KNOW: $95 million in funding from the 2023-24 state budget was recently made available to support flood preparedness and recovery projects in at-risk communities. The state is providing local partners with flood fighting …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-level Chinese officials to discuss climate action, economic development, cultural exchange, human rights concerns, and democracy. BEIJING – On Wednesday, Governor …
Published: Oct 24, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Today, California’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect wildfires was recognized as a Best Invention of 2023 by TIME. The innovative partnership between CAL FIRE’s Wildfire AI Detector and the University of …
Published: Oct 24, 2023 WHAT TO KNOW: California has increased battery storage by 757% in only four years, and now has enough to power 6.6 million homes for up to four hours – essential progress in cutting pollution, fighting climate change, and creating a …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom’s weeklong trip to China continued Tuesday with a tour of the world’s first zero-emission municipal bus fleet and a new climate partnership with the Province of Guangdong. GUANGZHOU – Governor Gavin Newsom spent …
Published: Oct 23, 2023 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With 7.5% of all new trucks sold last year being ZEVs, California has now exceeded both its passenger and truck ZEV sales goals two years ahead of schedule. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom started his weeklong international trip in Hong Kong where he discussed the challenges of the climate crisis with university students and faculty. HONG KONG – Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday started his weeklong …
TEL AVIV – Governor Gavin Newsom released the below statement following his visit to Israel ahead of traveling to China. While in Israel, the Governor met with survivors, impacted families, and others. The State of California is working to ship medical …
Published: Oct 20, 2023 SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom took action to expand access and services available for Medi-Cal members living with significant behavioral health needs. WHAT THIS APPLICATION WOULD MEAN FOR CALIFORNIANS Significant investment …
WHAT TO KNOW: California reaches settlement with the City of Coronado for violating state’s Housing Element Law, resulting in an update to their housing plan by April 2024 to allow for construction of 912 new housing units for Californians at all income …
Published: Oct 19, 2023 SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court’s decision invalidating California’s assault weapons ban law: “Today’s radical ruling — comparing an assault rifle to a bowie knife …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jarred “JP” Patton, of Grass Valley, has been appointed Director of the California Conservation Corps. Patton has served as a Regional Deputy Director at the California …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of eight Superior Court Judges, which include one in Los Angeles County; one in Nevada County; two in Orange County; one in San Bernardino County; one in San Diego County; one in Ventura …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Gavin Newsom authorized the immediate expansion of funds to bolster safety and security at religious institutions in California amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. SACRAMENTO — Amid heightened fears and concerns …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom will lead a California delegation to China for a weeklong trip focused on climate action and partnership between two of the world’s largest economies. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom …
