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Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (369+ words) ORANGE COUNTY " Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively managing an ongoing incident. The…...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (170+ words) SACRAMENTO "Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility that…...
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2, 800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (581+ words) What you need to know: More than 2, 800 state and local personnel and equipment, including firefighters, fire engines, dozers, helicopters, and support personnel have been deployed statewide to support firefighting efforts across Southern California." SACRAMENTO " As California faces an early start…...
ICYMI: California's economy continues to outpace the nation, new report finds
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (360+ words) What you need to know: A new Public Policy Institute of California report issued earlier this month reiterated what the world already knows, that California is the nation-leading economy dominating with a $4. 3 trillion GDP, nearly $3 million jobs created since 2005, and…...
California launches SUN Bucks for summer 2026 to help fight childhood food insecurity
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (498+ words) What you need to know: The state is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break and without access to free school meals. Sun…...
Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to prepare workers and businesses for potential AI disruption
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (245+ words) What you need to know: Governor Newsom is signing a first-in-the-nation executive order to confront the economic impacts of artificial intelligence on workers and small businesses, support workers in sectors impacted by AI transition, and pursue new policies that ensure…...
Governor Newsom continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC
4+ day, 20+ min ago (177+ words) California State Portal | CA. gov Governor Newsom continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC What you need to know: In DC, Governor Newsom met with members of California's Congressional delegation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other members of…...
During Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces $540 million investment to improve infrastructure statewide, connecting Californians to reliable and safe transportation
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (380+ words) What you need to know: Kicking off Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces more than $540 million to advance cutting-edge transportation systems " increasing highway safety, enhancing connectivity for all Californians and restoring aging and damaged highways." "The support made possible by these…...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Bain Fire in Riverside County
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (232+ words) Evacuation orders in effect, residents urged to follow guidance from local officials What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Bain Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Riverside County. JURUPA VALLEY " Working closely…...
Governor Newsom advocates for disaster recovery and stronger crisis response in Washington, D. C.
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (403+ words) What you need to know: Governor Newsom met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to advocate for issues impacting Californians, including Los Angeles fire recovery and pollution from the Tijuana River. See Governor Newsom's discuss the'meeting here.' The hour-long meeting in…...