SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointments to the state’s first Racial Equity Commission. Established by an executive order signed by the Governor last year, the Commission, developed in partnership with then-Senator Dr. Richard …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: David Maldonado, of Roseville, has been appointed Deputy Chief of Strategic Communications and External Affairs at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring July 26, 2023, as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION As the epicenter …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Krystal Acierto, of Rocklin, has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Public Policy at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Acierto has served as a Principal Program …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s executive action to designate a national monument at three sites in honor of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley — both of whom served as …
LOS ANGELES – The Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of governors committed to protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care in their states, held its inaugural governor-level convening today in Los Angeles. Attending …
Published: Jul 21, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Following the Temecula Valley Unified School District governing board’s decision Friday to adopt an updated social studies curriculum that was approved by local parents and teachers, Governor Gavin Newsom issued the …
Published: Jul 21, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 72 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) – Coastal resources: research: landslides and erosion: early warning system. AB 87 by …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is entering into a contract to secure textbooks for students in Temecula following the local school board’s failure to provide adequate instructional materials. SACRAMENTO – Following the Temecula Valley Unified School …
Sacramento — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new $4.5 million pilot program to provide free immigration legal assistance to farmworkers who are involved in state labor investigations. This new program includes case review services, legal advice and …
Published: Jul 14, 2023 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is protecting people from extreme heat by providing resources, opening cooling centers, enforcing worker protections, and more. SACRAMENTO – With record-high temperatures possible in the coming days …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the Town of Windsor have been designated as Prohousing communities. Through this designation, these jurisdictions are now eligible for …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California will secure textbooks for students in Temecula if the local school board fails to take action at its next board meeting and the state will enact legislation to impose fines on any school district that fails to provide …
WHAT TO KNOW: Californians recognize the importance of addressing climate change and support efforts to lead the nation in cutting pollution and transitioning away from fossil fuels. This comes after Governor Newsom prioritized climate investments in the …
Published: Jul 13, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 288 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) – Revocable transfer on death deeds. AB 489 by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D- …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is protecting kids from extreme heat by helping schools tear out pavement in favor of trees and plants that provide safer outdoor spaces. SACRAMENTO – More shade is coming to California schools. Governor Gavin Newsom today …
Published: Jul 12, 2023 WHAT TO KNOW: Governor Gavin Newsom has accelerated growth of the state’s clean electric grid since taking office, and this 5,600 MW of storage capacity – up from only 500 MW in 2020 – represents enough power for 4.2 million homes. …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Behavioral health and housing organizations, families, veterans groups, first responders, health care professionals, and local elected officials are backing Governor Newsom’s proposal to transform the Mental Health Services Act and …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Brady Borcherding, of Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Executive Director, Office of Government & International Affairs, at the California Energy Commission. …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California launches “Heat Ready CA” campaign to help protect communities from extreme heat, which is the deadliest form of climate-driven extreme weather. SACRAMENTO – As California experiences more frequent and severe heat waves …
