Office of Governor California Press Releases

• Published on April 17, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

  

  State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

  This year’s enforcement actions are set to outpace previous years WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: State law enforcement officials continue to disrupt organized retail crime in California. Since January, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 474 …

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• Published on April 17, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

  

  State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

  This year’s enforcement actions are set to outpace previous years. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: State law enforcement officials continue to disrupt organized retail crime in California. Since January, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 474 …

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• Published on April 16, 2024 - 23:08 GMT

  

  California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy

  Published: Apr 16, 2024 SACRAMENTO – Thanks to continued economic growth and strong performances in a variety of industry sectors, California has again ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “California continues to …

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• Published on April 16, 2024 - 23:07 GMT

  

  California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

  LARKSPUR – California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice …

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• Published on April 16, 2024 - 00:13 GMT

  

  TOMORROW: In the Bay Area, Governor Newsom to Announce Climate Partnership with Norway

  BAY AREA – Governor Gavin Newsom will welcome His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, leading a delegation from Norway. The Governor and Jan Christian Vestre, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, will announce a new climate partnership between …

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• Published on April 16, 2024 - 00:13 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Signs Budget Bill to Slash Shortfall

  Published: Apr 15, 2024 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation that reflects the early action budget agreement announced by the Governor and legislative leaders earlier this month to reduce the shortfall by approximately $17.3 billion. …

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• Published on April 14, 2024 - 15:38 GMT

  

  California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Early February Storms

  Published: Apr 14, 2024 SACRAMENTO – President Biden has approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing recovery efforts following widespread flooding, mudslides and debris flows during early …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 23:31 GMT

  

  California’s Very Good Climate Week

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California racked up a series of big climate wins this week, including new technology that cuts emissions from making cement and groundbreaking a clean energy project in tribal communities. SACRAMENTO – This was a very good week for …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 22:08 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Commends Biden’s Border Funding, Slams Congressional Republicans

  Published: Apr 12, 2024 SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of grant funding to address humanitarian and security efforts at the southern border: “Let’s be clear: President …

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• Published on April 12, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

  

  Did You Get Your April Utility Bill Credits? Here’s How to Check.

  Published: Apr 12, 2024 SACRAMENTO – Millions of Californians are getting an average of $146 in combined credits on their April gas and electric bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit funded by the state’s cap-and-trade program. Did you get yours? …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 22:32 GMT

  

  Solar Microgrid Breaks Ground in Northern California Tribal Community

  Project is funded by $32 million state grant, one of the largest to benefit a California Native American tribe WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A cutting-edge microgrid project funded by the state will support energy sovereignty and sustainable economic growth for …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 19:29 GMT

  

  Newsom Administration Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Pacific Fishery Management Council unanimously recommended a full closure of the ocean salmon season for the second consecutive year. The Newsom Administration is requesting another Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration to …

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• Published on April 11, 2024 - 16:31 GMT

  

  California Seizes Illegal Cannabis Products Worth $53 Million in Just 3 Months

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: In the first quarter of 2024, the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce seized over $53 million in illegal cannabis products. Authorities seized nearly 32,000 pounds of unlicensed cannabis and eradicated 54,000 illegal …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

  

  Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis Proclaims Dolores Huerta Day 2024

  SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued a proclamation declaring April 10, 2024 as Dolores Huerta Day. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION A powerhouse for social justice, Dolores Huerta was born on …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 18:15 GMT

  

  California Invests More Than $50 Million in Youth Substance Abuse Prevention

  Published: Apr 10, 2024 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is awarding new grants to fund  the “Elevate Youth California” campaign – a statewide program dedicated to supporting youth mental health and preventing substance abuse among kids and teens. …

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• Published on April 10, 2024 - 16:30 GMT

  

  State Law Enforcement Recovers Over 400 Stolen Vehicles in Oakland & East Bay

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The California Highway Patrol has recovered 414 stolen vehicles, made 181 arrests, and seized over 30 crime-linked firearms in the East Bay as part of undercover sting operations and law enforcement surges over the past 8 weeks. …

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• Published on April 9, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

  

  Court Reaffirms California’s Longstanding Right to Fight Vehicle Pollution

  Published: Apr 09, 2024 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reaffirming California’s decades-old authority to set clean vehicle standards: “ …

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• Published on April 9, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

  

  Crime is Down in San Francisco

  CHP Special Operation and Local Efforts Continue to Show Results WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Violent crime and property crime are significantly down year-over-year in San Francisco. In addition to local law enforcement efforts, state law enforcement officers …

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• Published on April 8, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

  

  CALIFORNIA APPROVES LOAN & MANAGEMENT CHANGE ON PATH TO RE-OPEN MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

  Published: Apr 08, 2024 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California approved a $57 million loan from Governor Newsom’s Distressed Hospital Loan Program for Madera Community Hospital and signed off on the application to change management – important steps towards re- …

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• Published on April 8, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

  

  Fallout Season Two Relocates to California and 11 More Television Projects to Film in the Golden State Through the State’s Film ...

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The 12 television productions – receiving $152 million in tax credits – are projected to bring in more than $1.1 billion to California’s economy and employ 4,500 cast and crew members. Amazon MGM Studios’ season two of Fallout is …

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