California’s economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation — continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the...
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Governor Newsom proclaims Workers’ Memorial Day
News SACRAMENTO – Today, as Caltrans holds the annual Caltrans Workers Memorial, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring April 28, 2026, as "Workers' Memorial Day." In honor of the 195 workers killed while working on California’s highways, Governor...
Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the Golden State
News The Simpsons Movie 2 from 20th Century Studios is among awarded projects that include major productions from industry leaders DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, as well as independent production company Gloria Sanchez Productions What you need to know:...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 4.22.26
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Nicole Elliott, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. Elliott was Director of the California Department of Cannabis Control from 2021 to 2025. She was...
En celebración del Día de la Tierra, el Gobernador Newsom y la Primera Pareja Siebel Newsom anuncian un plan para crear tres nuevos parques estatales
News Ante las amenazas federales, California avanza en la conservación y amplía el acceso a los espacios al aire libre. Lo que necesita saber: El Gobernador Newsom anunció hoy la iniciativa State Parks Forward, incorporando tres nuevos parques estatales en el Valle...
In celebration of Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce plan to create three new state parks
News In the face of federal threats, California is advancing conservation and expanding access to the outdoors What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced State Parks Forward, adding three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total...
Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom celebrate 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council
News What you need to know: California is a global cultural powerhouse, home to immeasurable potential and creativity. Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom joined the California Arts Council celebration of the arts through a ceremony with artists whose...
What Fox News won’t report: California’s fast food minimum wage increase helped 730K workers with ZERO job loss
News What you need to know: The longest-running study on California’s minimum wage increases recently reported that the state’s worker-friendly wage increases result in no job loss, minimal price increases, and is a win-win policy for workers and the economy. ...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 4.21.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Marie Daly, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief, Legislative Affairs, Operations at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Daly has been the Special Assistant...
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Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the Golden State
News The Simpsons Movie 2 from 20th Century Studios is among awarded projects that include major productions from industry leaders DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, as well as independent production company Gloria Sanchez Productions What you need to know:...
Governor Newsom welcomes NASA’s Artemis II crew back to Earth, touching down in the Golden State
News What you need to know: The Artemis II crew returned to Earth earlier today when they splashed down off the coast of California. The Golden State has been instrumental to the mission's success and is proud to welcome the crew back to Earth. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
California’s economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP
News What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation — continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the...
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