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The California Weekly - December 21, 2024

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 21, 2024
Welcome to The California Weekly, your Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements you might have missed. News you might have missed 1. SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA STUDENTS Beginning… Read More

California Secures Critical Funding to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis in Imperial Beach and Surrounding Communities

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 21, 2024
What you need to know: Working alongside federal, state, and local partners, Governor Newsom helped secure an additional $250 million in critical funding to address cross-border pollution from the… Read More

New Federal Actions Will Help California Better Manage Water Supply

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 20, 2024
What you need to know: The federal government adopted a new water management framework that will help the state better manage water supply and protect endangered fish species. SACRAMENTO - On… Read More

California Joins Other States in Committing to New Biden-Harris Target to Slash Pollution and Create Jobs

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024
What you need to know: California supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s new greenhouse gas reduction target announced today as part of America’s commitment to the Paris… Read More

Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a new plan to reduce reliance on the Aliso Canyon gas storage… Read More

Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum Induct the 18th Class of the California Hall of Fame

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum today inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame in a virtual ceremony. This… Read More

'Clean Cars Are Here To Stay': Biden-Harris Administration Reaffirms California's Leadership in Cutting Pollution and Cleaning the Air

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 18, 2024
What you need to know: Today’s approval allows California to continue improving air quality and cutting pollution, as it has for decades - creating good jobs and growing the economy.… Read More

Governor Newsom Takes Proactive Action to Strengthen Robust State Response to Bird Flu

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 18, 2024
What you need to know: Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today to further… Read More

California Joins Federal and Community Partners to Launch Pilot Project to Help Clean up Tijuana River

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 17, 2024
What you need to know: California is launching a pilot project to stop trash from clogging the Tijuana River as part of $35 million in investments to address the ongoing sewage crisis. SACRAMENTO… Read More

California to Screen 1.2 Million Kids for Reading Challenges Earlier Than Ever Before

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 17, 2024
What you need to know: Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, California’s kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be annually screened with newly approved tools for reading… Read More

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 12.17.24

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 17, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Stephanie Dougherty, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director at the Office of Traffic Safety. Dougherty has been… Read More

Governor Newsom Releases New Framework to Create High-Paying Career Pathways With and Without Four-Year Degrees

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 16, 2024
Unveiled new effort for veterans to turn their military service into a degree Announced that the state has removed college degree and educational requirements for nearly 30,000 state jobs What you… Read More

Governor Newsom Announces Executive Appointment

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 16, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced Nathan Barankin will serve as his Chief of Staff. Barankin previously served as Senior Advisor to the Governor. He has decades of experience as… Read More

ICYMI: California to Host X Games for the Next Three Years

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 16, 2024
What you need to know: California’s capitol region will welcome the 30th summer X Games in 2025, a competition in extreme sports that draws professional athletes from around the… Read More

State Secures Federal Approval and Unprecedented Support to Help Californians with Behavioral Health Challenges

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 16, 2024
What you need to know: The Biden-Harris Administration just approved California’s BH-CONNECT Initiative, which allows California to provide eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment… Read More