Office of Governor of Claifornia Press Releases

• Published on September 18, 2023 - 04:56 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom, Acting Governor Kounalakis Issue Statement on Fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

  Published: Sep 17, 2023 SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer: “On behalf of all Californians, we mourn …

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• Published on September 16, 2023 - 18:17 GMT

  

  People of the State of California v. Big Oil

  Published: Sep 16, 2023 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Oil executives deceived the public for decades about how fossil fuels are hurting our health and destroying our planet, protecting their own profits while sticking taxpayers with the bill for the damages. …

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• Published on September 16, 2023 - 18:17 GMT

  

  TOMORROW: Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta to Highlight California’s Lawsuit to Hold Big Oil Accountable

  NEW YORK – On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom will participate in the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony. Speaking with David Gelles of The New York Times for a discussion entitled, “Approaching the Climate Crisis Differently,” the Governor will discuss …

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• Published on September 15, 2023 - 21:33 GMT

  

  California Defends Right to Fight Pollution

  Published: Sep 15, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Today, California defended its clean car standards from a challenge led by Republicans and the fossil fuel industry in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. “Governor Ronald Reagan created the nation’s first clean air …

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• Published on September 15, 2023 - 18:53 GMT

  

  California Becomes First State in America to Call for Constitutional Convention on Right to Safety

  SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to amend the United States Constitution with a Right to Safety achieved a major milestone today as California became the first state in the nation to call for a Constitutional Convention for gun safety. With …

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• Published on September 15, 2023 - 18:53 GMT

  

  California Announces New Investments in Youth Suicide Prevention

  Published: Sep 15, 2023 SACRAMENTO – As we continue to mark Suicide Prevention Month, California is investing $16.3 million in Youth Suicide Prevention efforts. Through through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the state is awarding grants …

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• Published on September 15, 2023 - 08:28 GMT

  

  California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes the Legislature

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tonight, the California Legislature approved a cornerstone piece of Governor Newsom’s broader, multi-year behavioral health and homelessness agenda. With the passage of these two bills, California voters will now have the opportunity …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 23:38 GMT

  

  California Approves Hundreds of Millions to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime

  State Makes Largest-ever Investment to Combat Smash-and-grabs WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Today the state awarded the largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime in California history — sending over $267 million to 55 cities and counties to …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Statement on Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Allowing Marketing of Firearms to Children

  Published: Sep 13, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Junior Sports Magazines, Inc. v. Bonta blocking California’s law banning the marketing of guns to children: “The court …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Proclaims Latino Heritage Month 2023

  SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15, 2023, as Latino Heritage Month in California. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION The more than 15 million Latinos who …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 16:55 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day 2023

  SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Friday, September 15, 2023, as California POW/MIA Recognition Day. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 16:55 GMT

  

  SUNDAY: Governor Newsom to Make Climate Announcement at Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC

  NEW YORK – On Sunday, as part of his trip to New York for Climate Week, Governor Gavin Newsom will participate in the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony. Speaking with David Gelles of The New York Times for a discussion entitled, “Approaching the Climate …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 01:37 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Signs Legislation  9.13.23

  Published: Sep 13, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed SB 447 by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), which creates a new public awareness project that will consult with community leaders to …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 01:37 GMT

  

  “Now is The Time to Move Forward”: Families Impacted by Gun Violence Support Right to Safety

  Published: Sep 13, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to amend the United States Constitution with a Right to Safety continues moving through the Legislature, passing the Assembly Public Safety Committee today. The resolution – authored by …

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• Published on September 13, 2023 - 02:46 GMT

  

  California to Make Largest-ever Investment to Combat Organized Retail Crime

  Hundreds of Millions Poised to Go to SF, LA, Sacramento, Fresno, and Dozens of Other Cities and Counties WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The state is poised to award the largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime in California history this week …

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• Published on September 13, 2023 - 02:46 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 9.12.23

  SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tristan Lemon, of Paso Robles, has been appointed Warden of Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he has served as Acting Warden since 2022. Lemon was Chief Deputy Warden at …

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• Published on September 13, 2023 - 00:11 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Highlights Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Water & Farming Projects 

  Published: Sep 12, 2023 WHAT TO KNOW: California is distributing $187 million in grants to increase groundwater sustainability, and $106 million for projects that will help farmers and others use water more efficiently and capture carbon from the …

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• Published on September 13, 2023 - 00:11 GMT

  

  New Funding to Help More Than 2,600 Californians Move From Encampments Into Housing

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is awarding more than $81 million to fund 12 projects to move unhoused Californians from encampments into housing. The Newsom Administration has committed more than $30 billion to address housing and homelessness since …

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• Published on September 12, 2023 - 22:40 GMT

  

  Governor Newsom Expands State of Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Hilary Impacts in Siskiyou County

  Published: Sep 12, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Supporting ongoing recovery efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Siskiyou County to help address the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary, which caused flash-flooding, mudslides, …

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• Published on September 12, 2023 - 01:45 GMT

  

  Yet Another Way California Is Keeping People Safer from Gun Violence

  Published: Sep 11, 2023 SACRAMENTO – In yet another way California is responding to the gun violence epidemic, the California Assembly today passed legislation supported by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, and authored by Senator …

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