In Huntington Beach, Governor Newsom Discussed Emergency Response to Southern California Oil Spill

In Huntington Beach, Governor Newsom Discussed Emergency Response to Southern California Oil Spill

Huntington Beach, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Bolsa Chica State Beach Oct. 5th for a briefing by U.S. Coast Guard, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and California Natural Resources Agency officials on the emergency response to the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach. Governor Newsom yesterday proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Promote a More Sustainable & Renewable Economy and Protect Californians from Toxic Chemicals

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Promote a More Sustainable & Renewable Economy and Protect Californians from Toxic Chemicals

Sacramento, CA…Taking action to combat plastic pollution and advance a more sustainable and renewable economy, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a package of legislation designed to raise consumer awareness and industry accountability, complementing his bold $270 million investment to modernize recycling systems and promote a more circular economy as part of the California Comeback Plan’s […]

Governor Newsom Signs Early Childhood Legislation, Highlights Transformative Investments in Early Learning

Governor Newsom Signs Early Childhood Legislation, Highlights Transformative Investments in Early Learning

Fresno, CA…At an elementary school in Fresno today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation uplifting dual language learners and improving access to child care. The Governor also highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s unprecedented investments to achieve universal transitional kindergarten by 2025 and create college savings accounts for 3.7 million kids. “In California, we are committed to […]

FBI Sacramento Field Office Launches Campaign Raising Hate Crime Awareness, Encouraging Reporting

FBI Sacramento Field Office Launches Campaign Raising Hate Crime Awareness, Encouraging Reporting

Sacramento, CA…The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently launched a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of hate crimes and encourage victims and witnesses of hate-related crimes to report them to law enforcement. To complement this effort, the FBI Sacramento Field Office has placed print ads in several locally owned community publications and placed Spanish language […]

President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Agenda

President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Agenda

Howell, MI…Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) It’s good to be back. It really is. And, John, thank you for that introduction. The truth of the matter is there’s a reason why the American labor movement across the board has the single-best workers in the world: because you’re the best trained. I wish the American people understood how […]

Prunedale Man Lost His Life in SR129 Collision

Prunedale Man Lost His Life in SR129 Collision

Watsonville, CA – A 30-year-old Firebaugh man was driving a 2019 Dodge Durango eastbound on SR-129 approaching the train trestle just west of Old Chittenden Road. A 50-year-old Salinas man was driving a 2021 Freightliner M2 behind the Dodge. The 30-year-old male began slowing for traffic. The 50-year-old man saw the Dodge slowing and attempted […]

Education and Legislative Leaders Support Announcement of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools

Education and Legislative Leaders Support Announcement of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools

Sacramento, CA…Education and public health leaders in California and throughout the country applauded Governor Newsom’s announcement that the state plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when the vaccine receives full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for middle and high school grades, making […]

Governor Newsom Signs ‘Momnibus’ Act to Tackle Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Governor Newsom Signs ‘Momnibus’ Act to Tackle Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Sacramento, CA…SB 65, aka the California Momnibus Act, aims to close the existing racial gaps in maternal and infant mortality rates. Legislation furthers California’s commitment to reproductive freedom and safety and advances the state’s equity goals by addressing systemic racism. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 65, the California Momnibus Act, designed to improve maternal and […]