Tag: california_governors_office
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Newsom Announces Nearly $1.3 Billion for Cleaner Transportation and Stronger Transit Connections
California awards 28 grants to protect Metrolink service, advance Caltrain's downtown San Francisco extension and add more than 75 zero-emission buses and transit vehicles statewide.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergy Gavin NewsomCalifornia State Transportation AgencyTransit and Intercity Rail Capital ProgramMetrolinkCaltrainzero-emission busesCOP31California Governors Office
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California Opens $4 Million in Funding for Psychedelic Treatment Research Aimed at Veterans
California's precision medicine initiative will award up to $4 million over three to four years for psychedelic treatment research conducted with veterans, with applications opening under a new request for applications.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsMedical ScienceMilitarySocial Issues Gavin NewsomCalifornia Initiative for Precision Medicinepsychedelic treatment researchveterans healthCalifornia Department of Veterans AffairsPTSDRequest for ApplicationsCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamations for Humboldt and Imperial County Recovery
Governor Newsom issued emergency proclamations to help Humboldt and Imperial counties recover from the Mile Post 18 Fire and an August monsoon storm, directing state and federal aid for repairs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather Gavin NewsomHumboldt CountyImperial CountyMile Post 18 FireHoopa Valley ReservationCalifornia Disaster Assistance ActEmergency proclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Touts $7.7 Billion Revenue Surplus and Zero Projected Deficit as California Economy Tops $4.5 Trillion
Governor Gavin Newsom says California's top three revenue sources came in $7.7 billion above forecast since April, with no projected deficit for two years and a $4.5 trillion economy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeEducation Gavin NewsomCalifornia economyProposition 2state budget deficitventure capitaljob growthCalifornia Competes Tax CreditCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Touts CARE Act as Nearly 12,000 Californians Connect to Services
Governor Newsom celebrates CARE Act progress at a Sacramento convening, citing 11,912 people connected to services, 6,531 petitions filed across 56 counties and a second straight drop in homelessness.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegal CARE ActGavin NewsomCaliforniahomelessnessbehavioral healthmental healthProp 1California Governors Office
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California Cleans Nearly 6,500 Homes Near Former Exide Plant in South Los Angeles
Every school, park and childcare center in the affected area has been cleaned, and the state has asked for the Vernon site to be added to the federal Superfund list.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Exidelead contamination cleanupSouth Los AngelesVernon CaliforniaGavin NewsomDepartment of Toxic Substances ControlSuperfundCalifornia Governors OfficeSoutheast Los AngelesSuperfund National Priorities List
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California Indian Heritage Center Opens First Phase in West Sacramento
California and tribal leaders open Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento, a 51-acre welcome center on ancestral Patwin land at the rivers' confluence.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducationEnvironment California Indian Heritage CenterGavin NewsomWest SacramentoYocha Dehe Wintun NationWilton RancheriaNative American Heritage MonthTribal Stewardship PolicyCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Proclaims November 2026 Native American Heritage Month
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares November 2026 Native American Heritage Month, citing 100,000 acres returned, $200 million in backing and historic Native American election wins.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesElectionEnvironment Native American Heritage MonthGavin NewsomCaliforniaDeb HaalandPeggy Flanagantribal land returnproclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Risk in Seizing Ballots Before Election Results Certified
Governor Newsom sent a letter to California's four chief federal district judges flagging legal resources for weighing search warrants for ballots, citing threats from the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalWhite House Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integritysearch warrantsTrump administrationU.S. Department of Justice2026 electionCalifornia Governors Office
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California's Sites Reservoir Clears Final Water Right Permit, Largest New Reservoir in More Than 50 Years
The State Water Resources Control Board approved the final water right permit for Sites Reservoir, a 1.5 million-acre-foot project in Glenn and Colusa counties that can now move toward construction.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEnergyAgriculture Sites ReservoirGavin NewsomState Water Resources Control Boardwater storageCalifornia water infrastructureSacramento RiverdroughtCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Says California Is Ready to Defend Election From Federal Interference
The governor's office says new election-interference felonies, nearly $40 million for counties and a letter to federal judges will protect Tuesday's vote, and that federal attempts to toss 20,000 ballots failed three times last week.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCaliforniaElection Day 2026election securityDepartment of Justicevote by mailCalOESCalifornia Governors OfficeDonald Trumpvoter fraud
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Newsom Celebrates Stratolaunch's Talon-A and Phenix Technology's First Due Fire Helmet as "Coolest Things Made in California"
Stratolaunch's Talon-A and Phenix Technology's First Due Fire Helmet win the "Coolest Thing Made in California" contest after more than 124,000 votes over six weeks, as Governor Newsom touts the state's manufacturing strength.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCoolest Thing Made in CaliforniaStratolaunchPhenix TechnologyCalifornia Manufacturing & Technology AssociationMade in CaliforniaCalifornia Jobs FirstCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Proposes Expanding California Film and TV Tax Credit to $1 Billion
Governor Gavin Newsom wants to grow California's film and TV tax credit from $750 million to at least $1 billion, adding above-the-line credits, $100 million for indie films and a 2040 sunset.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborFilm and TVTax Policy Gavin NewsomCalifornia Film and Television Tax Credit Programfilm tax creditCalifornia Film CommissionMPTERAindependent filmHollywoodCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Potential Election Interference Ahead of Tuesday's Vote
California Governor Gavin Newsom has written to the chief judges of the state's four federal district courts, urging scrutiny of any search warrants seeking ballots before results are certified on December 11.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integrityU.S. Department of Justicesearch warrantsDonald Trump2026 midterm electionsCalifornia Governors Office
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California Says Over 500,000 Reached as It Expands Immigration Legal Help
California says state-funded legal services and community outreach have reached more than 500,000 people, as a $193 million budget investment expands legal help for families, farmworkers and detainees.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Gavin NewsomCaliforniaimmigration legal servicesICE detentionfarmworkersMonique LimónRobert RivasCalifornia Governors Office
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California Partners With 112 Community Groups to Fight Overdose Crisis With $21 Million
California is investing more than $21 million with 112 community organizations to prevent opioid and stimulant use, distribute naloxone and connect people to treatment and recovery services.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement CaliforniaGavin Newsomopioid crisisnaloxoneDepartment of Health Care ServicesMichelle Baasssubstance use treatmentCalifornia Governors Office
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Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Election Challenge for Third Time This Week
Ninth Circuit ruling marks third legal defeat in a week for the Trump Administration's efforts to intervene in California's election, as Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta vow to keep fighting.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionLegalState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomRob BontaU.S. Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsCalifornia electionsTrump Administrationelection lawnoncitizen votingCalifornia Governors Office
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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Closes Out Gender Equity Summit With Roadmap to Build Women's Wealth
Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted her fourth and final Gender Equity Summit, unveiling a California Women's Wealth Advisory Council roadmap to expand women's access to capital and close the wealth gap.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEducation Gender Equity SummitJennifer Siebel NewsomCalifornia Women's Wealth Advisory CouncilGavin Newsomwomen's wealth gapventure capitalCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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California Adopts First Major Bay-Delta Plan Update Since 1995
State Water Board adopts updated Bay-Delta Plan pairing river flows with habitat restoration and enforceable commitments, the first major update to Sacramento/Delta protections since 1995.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate ChangeAgricultureLegal Bay-Delta PlanGavin NewsomState Water Resources Control BoardHealthy Rivers and Landscapes ProgramSacramento Riverwater supplyhabitat restorationCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Creates State Strike Team to Prepare California for LA28 Olympics and Paralympics
Governor Newsom signs an executive order creating a multi-agency strike team for the 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics, appointing Jamie Callahan to lead it as California invests in venues and transit.
Politics and GovernmentSportState GovernmentsTransportationEconomy LA28Gavin Newsom2028 Olympic and Paralympic GamesJamie CallahanLos AngelesExecutive OrderInfrastructure InvestmentCalifornia Governors Office
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California Opens First Prop 1-Funded Behavioral Health Facility in San Rafael
Governor Newsom said the state has delivered 102% of the residential treatment beds and 104% of the outpatient slots promised to voters, ahead of schedule.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegalGeneral PoliticsHousingMental Health Proposition 1Gavin NewsomRitter CenterBehavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure ProgramhomelessnessSan RafaelCalifornia Governors Officebehavioral healthMarin CountyCalifornia Health and Human ServicesKim JohnsonCaliforniaPoint-in-Time countencampments
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California Seizes More Than $230 Million in Illicit Cannabis This Year
California authorities have seized or destroyed more than 139,000 pounds of illicit cannabis worth over $230 million in 2026, Governor Newsom announced, with $1.47 billion seized since the task force began.
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Newsom Opens Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles
The 200,000-square-foot expansion gives Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent home in vertical launch position, which the Governor's office describes as the world's only authentic display of a shuttle in launch configuration.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceEconomyEmployment and LaborMedia Gavin NewsomSamuel Oschin Air and Space CenterSpace Shuttle EndeavourCalifornia Science Centeraerospace industryExposition ParkCalifornia economyCalifornia Governors OfficeNASAJeffrey Rudolphaerospace innovationLos Angelesspace shuttleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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California Names New Labor Agency Building After Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the honor Friday, two days after ordering flags at half-staff and as Los Angeles lit City Hall red and white in memory of the labor and civil rights leader.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSALegal Dolores HuertaGavin NewsomCalifornia Labor and Workforce Development AgencyStewart KnoxCalifornia labor movementEmployment Development Departmentbuilding namingCalifornia Governors OfficeKaren BassLos Angelescivil rightsfarm workerslabor movementwomen's rightsLA Mayors OfficeMonica RodriguezLos Angeles City HallNational Farm Workers AssociationCaliforniaJennifer Siebel NewsomUnited Farm WorkersDelano grape boycottCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Newsom Touts Second Methane-Detecting Satellite as Trump Moves to Weaken Federal Methane Rules
California launches Tanager-2 methane satellite as the Trump administration signals plans to scrap federal "super-emitter" protections; state program has helped stop 50 major leaks so far.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyState GovernmentsFederal Government Gavin NewsomMethaneTanager-2California Air Resources BoardSatellite Methane ProgramEnvironmental Protection AgencyCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Orders State Action to Shield Highway 1 From El Niño Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order at Crystal Cove State Park directing state agencies to prepare Highway 1 and coastal communities for El Niño storms and longer-term climate threats.
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Newsom Hails Ninth Circuit Ruling Against Trump DOJ as 'Welcome Speed Bump'
Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a Ninth Circuit panel's rejection of the Trump administration's election lawsuit, calling it a speed bump to attacks on democracy and urging Californians to vote early.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Gavin NewsomNinth Circuit Court of AppealsTrump administrationCalifornia electionsDepartment of Justicevoter fraudelection lawsuitCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Touts 2,900 Homekey+ Homes as California Awards $115 Million for New Projects
California has awarded more than 2,900 permanent supportive homes through Proposition 1-backed Homekey+, including 828 for veterans, and announced $115 million in new awards for five projects.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesReal EstateLegal Homekey+Proposition 1Gavin Newsomhomelessnessveteransaffordable housingCalifornia Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Proclaims Larry Itliong Day, Honoring Filipino-American Labor Leader
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares October 25, 2026 as Larry Itliong Day, honoring the Filipino-American labor leader on the 113th anniversary of his birth during Filipino American Heritage Month.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Larry Itliong DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaFilipino American Heritage MonthUnited Farm Workers of AmericaDelano grape strikelabor movementCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Touts Record-Low Crime and Recidivism at San Quentin Film Festival
Governor Newsom visited San Quentin for the third annual in-prison film festival, citing historic crime declines, record-low recidivism and $546.8 million in prevention and victim services since 2019.
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