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Californians Can Now Store Driver's Licenses, State IDs in Apple Wallet

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
What you need to know: Apple Wallet provides an easy, secure and private way for Californians to present their IDs using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Bipartisan Housing Package and Launches Prop 1 Homekey + Initiative

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
More housing. More accountability. More transparency. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package to build on California’s long-term… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Crack Down on Sexually Explicit Deepfakes and Require AI Watermarking

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 19, 2024
What you need to know: New measures will combat the misuse of digitally manipulated content, including deepfakes and sexually explicit images. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today signed… Read More

CHP Retail Crime Task Force Makes 1,000+ Arrests, Recovers $7.8 Million in Stolen Goods This Year

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: In August, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force continued with its high rates of enforcement, and is already well on its way to surpassing enforcement totals… Read More

Debunking Big Oil's Lies Ahead of First Special Session Hearings

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: The special session on gas price spikes is underway – and the oil industry is working overtime to stand in the way of relief at the pump. SACRAMENTO - The first… Read More

Governor Newsom's Housing and Homeless Accountability Unit Unlocks 7,500+ New Housing Units

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
Announces first action under unit’s new oversight of homelessness efforts What you need to know: Since 2022, Governor Newsom’s Housing Accountability Unit has “unlocked”… Read More

Delta's Largest-Ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project Completed, Reducing Flood Risk and Supporting Wildlife

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
What you need to know: The Lookout Slough project restores 3,400 acres of vital habitat for sensitive fish species and other wildlife while also reducing flood risk in the Central Valley. The state… Read More

Governor Newsom to Take Action on Housing and Homelessness with New Legislation and Funding Announcements

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 18, 2024
BAY AREA - On September 19, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom will join state and local leaders in the Bay Area to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing.… Read More

Governor Newsom Proclaims Latino Heritage Month 2024

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15, 2024, as “Latino Heritage Month.”PROCLAMATIONCalifornia is home to more than 15… Read More

Governor Newsom Proclaims Strong Start and Beyond Day as State Launches New Maternal Health Initiative

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed Strong Start & Beyond Day as the state launches a new effort to improve reproductive and maternal health in collaboration with community,… Read More

Governor Newsom Proclaims Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 17, 2024, as “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.”PROCLAMATIONFor more than two centuries, the United… Read More

Governor Newsom Provides Two-Month Update on CHP's East Bay Surge Operation

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
What you need to know: Marking the halfway point of the California Highway Patrol’s four-month enforcement surge in Oakland, Governor Newsom announced that in just two months, CHP officers have… Read More

Governor Newsom Fireside Chat with Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO - On September 17, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom will attend Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco – projected to be among the largest with more than… Read More

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Digital Likeness of Performers

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 17, 2024
What you need to know: The Governor signed two bills to require the consent of actors and performers to use their digital likeness, strengthening protections for workers. SACRAMENTO - Governor… Read More

California Marks 10 Years of Safeguarding Vital Groundwater Supplies

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
September 16, 2024
What you need to know: Ten years ago today, California enacted historic legislation to protect groundwater supplies, which about 85 percent of Californians rely on for some portion of their water… Read More