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Governor Newsom Returns to California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has returned to the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, issued from Sacramento.
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Trump DOJ Charges 28 in California Voter Fraud Case as Officials Concede Citizens May Be on Suspect List
The charges follow claims of up to 190,000 illegal voters in the state and a list of 20,000 suspects that Los Angeles County says includes people born in the U.S.
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California Revenue Beats Forecast by $2.9 Billion as Nine New Unicorns Emerge
California's September revenue came in $2.9 billion above forecast, nearly 15% higher than projected, as nine new billion-dollar startups and strong GDP and job growth underscore the state's economy.
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NATO Air Command Says Drone Defence Hinges on Production as Romania Downs Two Over Black Sea
Lt. Gen. Guillaume Thomas says allied industry must produce ammunition at scale, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims a 50 percent rise in drone output and France's unrest spreads to Italy.
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Newsom Creates California's First New Marine Protected Areas in Over a Decade
California designates its first new marine protected areas in more than ten years, including the first tribally nominated sites, bringing conserved coastal waters to 22.2% as Trump pushes offshore drilling.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEnergySocial Issues Gavin NewsomMarine Protected AreasCaliforniaChumash tribesOffshore DrillingDonald TrumpBiodiversityCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and urges people to check online before visiting.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Warns of El Niño-Driven West Coast Chaos, Reports Kansas Crash and Trump Kentucky Pledge
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing warns an El Niño effect could bring chaos to California and the West Coast, and reports a deadly Kansas truck crash and Trump's $100M Kentucky pledge.
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Social Security Administration Tells Californians to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed and points the public to online services instead.
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Governor Newsom's Schedule for October 16, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, according to his official schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026, released by the Governor's Press Office in Sacramento.
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Newsom: Nearly 12,000 Californians Switch to EVs Through MyFirstEV Rebate
Governor Newsom says nearly 12,000 Californians have used the MyFirstEV instant rebate to buy their first electric vehicle, as ZEVs hit 19.1% of new car sales in the third quarter of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsEconomyClimate ChangeTransportation Gavin NewsomMyFirstEVzero-emission vehiclesCaliforniaelectric vehiclesCalifornia Air Resources BoardEV charging infrastructureCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Blasts Trump DOJ Lawsuit as Attempt to Suppress California Voters
Governor Gavin Newsom calls a Trump DOJ lawsuit against California's top election officials an unfounded, unprecedented attempt to suppress voters three weeks before Election Day.
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Newsom Touts $4.5 Trillion California Economy at Long Beach Summit
Governor says the state has added more than $1.58 trillion since he took office and is pushing a $7.5 billion research bond as his final bill.
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Says California Has Become a Political Anchor for Presidential Hopefuls
L.A. Times columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes that California, once a launchpad for presidents, now weighs down 2028 Democratic hopefuls Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and Ro Khanna.
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Newsom Releases First-in-the-Nation Report on Californians' AI Priorities
California's Engaged California digital democracy program gathered residents' input on AI policy, producing a report urging accountability for AI companies, environmental protections and safety rules.
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California Grid Meets Highest Power Demand in Four Years Without Emergency Measures
California's grid handled its highest electricity use in four years on September 9, 2026, backed by 39,000 megawatts of new clean energy and 23,000 megawatts of battery storage since 2019.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, records and account tasks.
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Newsom Proclaims Indigenous Peoples' Day for Eighth Consecutive Year
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring the state's diverse Indigenous populations and reaffirming commitments to land return and co-management.
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Newsom Touts Childcare Cost Savings, Citing PPIC Data Showing Fees Falling to Zero for Some Families
California says childcare costs have dropped sharply since 2019, with subsidized fees for a family of three earning $60,000 falling from about $7,000 to $0 under the 2025-26 schedule.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborEconomy Gavin NewsomCaliforniachildcare costsPublic Policy Institute of CaliforniaTransitional Kindergartenpaid family leaveCalKIDSCalifornia Governors Office
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California and France Sign Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Partnership
Governor Newsom and French Minister Monique Barbut signed a letter of intent to share solutions on wildfires, extreme heat, clean energy, transportation and pollution, building on a decade of California-France cooperation.
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Newsom Deploys New Swiftwater Rescue Fleet to 13 California Fire Departments Ahead of El Niño Storms
California is sending new swiftwater rescue vehicles, boats and equipment to 13 local fire departments before a potentially historic El Niño storm season, as Trump proposes cutting FEMA by $1.3 billion.
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Manhattan Beach Family Therapist Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years for Hidden Bathroom Camera Filming Girls
Joseph Toews, 31, of Manhattan Beach, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for installing a hidden camera in a women's bathroom at his workplace and producing child pornography.
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Social Security Administration Tells Californians Office Status Has Changed
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office before travelling and says many tasks can be handled online instead.
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Newsom Swears In 10,000 California Service Corps Members, Topping 50,000 Since 2019
Governor Newsom swears in over 10,000 California Service Corps members for 2026-2027, bringing the program past 50,000 participants and nearly 26 million service hours since 2019.
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Newsom Announces 35 New Films for California, Including 'Last Friday'
California awards film and TV tax credits to 35 productions, including Ice Cube's Last Friday and 28 independent films, with $1.08 billion in expected in-state spending.
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California Leaders Urge Voters to Return Ballots Early as USPS Changes Raise Mail-In Risks
Four weeks from Election Day, Newsom, Weber and Bonta warn that postal changes under the Trump administration mean mailed ballots should be sent at least a week early, and point voters to drop boxes and vote centers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomShirley WeberRob Bontavote by mailElection DayU.S. Postal ServiceCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points users to online services instead of in-person visits.
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California Becomes First U.S. State to Top $4.5 Trillion in Economic Output
New federal data shows California surpassing $4.5 trillion in economic production, leading nearly every sector, growing wages 5.2% and outpacing Texas, Florida and New York.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborTradeLegal CaliforniaGavin Newsomeconomic outputU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysismanufacturingsmall businesseswagesCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points users to online services instead of in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusonline servicesretirement benefitsdisability benefitsmy Social Security account