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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 8, 2025
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure… Read More

Governor Newsom Quickly Secures Major Disaster Declaration From President Biden for Los Angeles Fires

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 8, 2025
What you need to know: The Major Disaster Declaration approved today by the President supports ongoing response efforts to the Los Angeles fires. SANTA MONICA - President Biden has quickly… Read More

Here's How California Has Increased Forest Management and Wildfire Response in the Face of a Hotter, Drier Climate

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 8, 2025
Protecting Californians in a hotter, drier world Governor Newsom has dramatically ramped up state work to increase wildland and forest resilience, as well as adding unprecedented resources to… Read More

More Than 7,500 Firefighting, Emergency Personnel Deployed to Fight Unprecedented Los Angeles Fires

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 8, 2025
What you need to know: More than 7,500 state personnel are on the ground working with local and federal partners to respond to ongoing historic wildfires in Southern California. SACRAMENTO - As… Read More

California Mobilizes Additional Water Tenders to Los Angeles Fires

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 8, 2025
What you need to know: The state is mobilizing up to 140 water tanker trucks to support the ongoing fight against unprecedented fires in Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom announced… Read More

California Envisions a Zero-Emission, Fully Connected Rail Network by 2050

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
What you need to know: The new State Rail Plan released today aims to connect every region of the state by rail by 2050 so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero… Read More

Governor Newsom Joins President Biden in Eastern Coachella Valley

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY - On Tuesday in Eastern Coachella Valley, Governor Gavin Newsom will join President Biden as he visits California. WHEN: Tuesday, January 7 at approximately 12:00… Read More

Governor Newsom Celebrates President Biden's Action Adding Two New National Monuments Protecting Sacred Tribal Lands

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
What you need to know: President Biden designated two new national monuments - the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments. This adds protections to more than 840,000 acres of some… Read More

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
PACIFIC PALISADES - While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal… Read More

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 1.7.25

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Erica Pan, of Oakland, has been appointed Director and State Public Health Officer at the California Department… Read More

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency, Meets with First Responders in Pacific Palisades Amid Dangerous Fire Weather

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
What you need to know: Much of Southern California is facing “life-threatening” winds and extreme fire risk. California continues to mobilize resources and support local communities as… Read More

California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 7, 2025
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the… Read More

Governor Newsom Issues Statement on President Biden's Action to Protect Pacific Coast

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 6, 2025
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after President Biden took action to protect the Pacific and Atlantic coasts from offshore oil and gas drilling.Hundreds of… Read More

State Secures Federal Funding for New Maternal Health Initiative That will Focus on Quality of Care for Pregnant Medi-Cal Members

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 6, 2025
What you need to know: California was selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement its Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, an initiative that will reimburse… Read More

Governor Newsom Continues Delivering a New Bold Economic Vision for California, Previews Balanced 2025-26 State Budget

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 6, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Newsom continued his statewide California Jobs First tour today to outline a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up economic vision for California’s future, receiving the… Read More