Executive Press Releases

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.16.2026

Jan 17, 2026

Following 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness, Governor Newsom announces new investments to create more shelter and services — with stronger accountability

Jan 16, 2026

California reduces theft of food and cash benefits by 83% with state-of-the-art technology

Jan 16, 2026

Governor Newsom announces free entry to California State Parks on MLK Day — as Trump swaps the “free day” for his birthday and whitewashes civil rights history from National Parks

Jan 16, 2026

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Special Election for CA Congressional District 1

Jan 16, 2026

California’s water resilience strategy shows major progress after winter storms: state out of drought, according to U.S. Drought Monitor

Jan 15, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.14.2026

Jan 15, 2026

Governor Newsom proclaims Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026

Jan 15, 2026

Governor Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur

Jan 14, 2026

Trump is taking Governor Newsom’s work nationwide. Learn about President Trump’s copycat efforts.

Jan 14, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.13.2026

Jan 14, 2026

Governor Newsom announces funding for construction workforce training program to help support Los Angeles recovery efforts

Jan 14, 2026

Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana’s attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care

Jan 14, 2026

Governor Newsom on Republicans’ failed attempt to silence voters

Jan 14, 2026

Governor Newsom honors fallen Oxnard Police Department Commander

Jan 13, 2026

Organized retail crime investigations up 31x since Governor Newsom took office

Jan 13, 2026

Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Bob Weir

Jan 11, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.9.2026

Jan 10, 2026

Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education

Jan 9, 2026

Commissioner Lara protects nearly 150,000 Californians in Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties from non-renewals following Gifford Fire

Jan 9, 2026

El Gobernador Newsom presenta su último discurso sobre el Estado del Estado, honrando al pasado de California y reafirmando un futuro más brillante para todos

Jan 9, 2026

Governor Newsom and First Partner meet with impacted communities on the road to recovery

Jan 8, 2026

Governor Newsom slams “brainless Trump” for surrendering global leadership, ceding jobs and economic ground to China

Jan 8, 2026

As part of the 2026–27 budget proposal, Governor Newsom proposes improving state education governance

Jan 8, 2026

One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues statewide recovery and behavioral health support

Jan 8, 2026

California sees drop in unsheltered homelessness, bucking national trend and federal headwinds

Jan 8, 2026

Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California’s past and reaffirming a brighter future for all

Jan 8, 2026

Governor Newsom’s statement on Valero’s Benicia refinery update

Jan 7, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.6.2026

Jan 7, 2026

Governor Newsom issues executive order expanding protections for survivors and support for businesses

Jan 6, 2026

On eve of LA Fire Anniversary, Governor Newsom announces housing push to keep survivors in their communities

Jan 6, 2026

THIS WEEK: State finance director to hold media briefing on Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 budget

Jan 6, 2026

Commissioner Lara and Senator Padilla announce Disaster Recovery Reform Act to speed up recovery for survivors

Jan 6, 2026

Governor Newsom statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Jan 6, 2026

As federal aid stalls, Governor Newsom announces proposed effort to close insurance gaps for LA fire survivors, expands mortgage relief

Jan 6, 2026

Governor Newsom issues proclamation declaring 2026 statewide primary election date

Jan 6, 2026

One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts

Jan 6, 2026

One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues all-of-government community recovery efforts

Jan 5, 2026

Governor Newsom issues statement on Trump administration’s vaccine schedule endangering the lives of infants and children

Jan 5, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 1.2.2026

Jan 3, 2026

Governor Newsom honors fallen CAL FIRE Engineer

Jan 1, 2026

California advances Jobs First agenda, expands career pathways and worker protections statewide

Dec 31, 2025

Federal court finally ends illegal federalization of National Guard after Trump gives up, Governor Newsom directs leadership to quickly send soldiers home to families

Dec 31, 2025

Governor Newsom prepositions emergency resources in Southern California ahead of New Year’s Storm

Dec 31, 2025

NEW IN 2026: California laws taking effect in the new year

Dec 31, 2025

NUEVO EN 2026: Leyes de California que entran en vigencia en el nuevo año

Dec 31, 2025

Following LA fires, Governor Newsom extends key provision to fast‑track wildfire safety window, protecting more communities across the state

Dec 31, 2025

Governor Newsom announces appointments 12.30.2025

Dec 31, 2025

New laws sponsored by Commissioner Lara to strengthen consumer protections and wildfire resilience take effect January 1

Dec 30, 2025

Here’s everything (so far) Governor Newsom got done in the year that would not end

Dec 29, 2025