Organized retail crime investigations up 31x since Governor Newsom took office

SACRAMENTO:- Gavin Newsom today announced that since he took office, organized retail crime investigations at the local and state level have increased by 3,000%, from 24 in 2019 to 734 in 2025,..

Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education

SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today submitted his proposed 2026-27 state budget to the Legislature, outlining a balanced spending plan for the budget year that reflects California’s underlying..

Governor Newsom issues executive order expanding protections for survivors and support for businesses

SACRAMENTO:- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new executive order to further support homeowners, residents, and small businesses impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Among other..

One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts

SACRAMENTO:- One year after the devastating Los Angeles fires, Governor Gavin Newsom's administration has cut red tape, delivered historic funding, and deployed cutting-edge technology to protect..

NEW IN 2026: California laws taking effect in the new year

SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect California’s continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency, and..

State of emergency declared in California due to storms

SACRAMENTO:- Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San..

LA County provides financial assistance to small businesses affected by immigration enforcement

LOS ANGELES:- The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis and Janice Hahn announced that 367 small businesses..

California steps up to protect communities amid continued antisemitic actions worldwide

SACRAMENTO:- In the wake of rising extremism and antisemitism across the globe, it’s more important than ever that Californians understand the resources available to increase their safety and..

Lights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies

SACRAMENTO :- Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects have received awards through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program...

Governor Newsom announces top former CDC officials to lead public health innovation, collaboration

SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), a new California-led initiative to modernize public health..

Happy Birthday, National Guard!

SACRAMENTO:- As the nation begins celebrations for its 250th anniversary – the National Guard today celebrates its own – 139 years before the nation’s founding. Today marks 389 years since the..

Coho salmon are making a comeback in the Russian River for the first time in 30 years

SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated a monumental achievement for California as salmon are making a comeback in Northern California. This summer, several juvenile coho salmon were..

Golden State at the Golden Globes, Film & Television Tax Credit awardees spotlight California’s Star Power

SACRAMENTO:- Recently, the nominees for the 83rd annual Golden Globes were announced. Four awardees of the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program collected..

Governor Newsom helps provide more than a thousand Californians with homes

SACRAMENTO:- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced nearly $181.1 million in grant funding to revitalize communities and increase homeownership opportunities for 1,275 lower-income California..

Saluting a record year for CHP cadets, California’s next generation of law enforcement officers

SACRAMENTO:- As we near the end of 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom today commemorates the last California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduating class of the year with 137 cadets, who will be placed..