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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Los Angeles Rebuild Faster and Stronger

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 12, 2025
Waives CEQA and Coastal Act requirements for reconstruction, extends law against price gouging What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to streamline the… Read More

Governor Newsom Deploys an Additional 1,000 California National Guard Service Members to Los Angeles Fires

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 12, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced an additional 1,000 California National Guard service members are joining the all-in state response to the Los Angeles fires. Los… Read More

With Eye Toward L.A.’s Recovery, Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Directing Fast Action to Clear Debris, Prepare for Mudslides and Flooding

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 12, 2025
State also moves to preposition assets throughout Southern California for next round of severe fire weather What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed his second executive order today to… Read More

With New Round of Severe Fire Weather on the Way, California Continues Historic Deployment

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 11, 2025
What you need to know: Ahead of another round of severe fire weather expected starting Monday, California continues to add new resources to the Los Angeles firefight. LOS ANGELES - Governor Gavin… Read More

On Frontlines of Firefight, Governor Newsom Meets with First Responders, Announces Tax Relief for L.A. County

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 11, 2025
What you need to know: The Governor spent the day in Los Angeles visiting with first responders and touring devastation from the hurricane-force firestorm. LOS ANGELES - Governor Gavin Newsom… Read More

Governor Newsom Sends 2025-26 Budget Plan to Legislature

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 10, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s balanced budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year includes increased savings to the state’s reserves while maintaining important investments in… Read More

Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors Can Apply for Federal Aid Today, New Website Launched to Help Californians

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 10, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced Los Angeles area wildfire survivors are able to apply for federal assistance today. The state also launched a new website – CA.gov/LAfires… Read More

Governor Newsom's Statement on the Death of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 9, 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Timothy Corlew: “It is with profound sadness that… Read More

Governor Newsom Deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles Fires: ‘Looting will Not be Tolerated’

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 9, 2025
What you need to know: The National Guard deployment will bring total on-the-ground personnel to 8,000 working with local and federal partners to respond to ongoing historic wildfires in Southern… Read More

State Finance Director to Hold Media Briefing on Governor Newsom's 2025-26 Budget

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
January 9, 2025
SACRAMENTO - California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw will hold a media briefing to provide details of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 state budget proposal, which will be transmitted to… Read More

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