PROCLAMATION During Foster Care Month, we reaffirm to the more than 40,000 foster children and youth in California that we stand in unwavering support of them, and we show gratitude to the thousands of foster families across the state who offer stability and care during critical development stages. All children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent … Read more
California has significantly strengthened CAL FIRE’s ability to develop the next generation of firefighter leaders. Since 2019, the Department has increased its annual academies from six to a planned 15 Company Officer Academies in 2026, graduating more than 3,300 Company Officers along the way. As a result, CAL FIRE is better equipped, more effectively led, … Read more
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Allison Pease, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at the California Department of General Services. Pease has been Assistant General Counsel and Director in the Office of Legal Affairs at Covered California since 2023, where she has held several positions since 2014, including … Read more
Today’s updates help advance affordability and maintain California’s ongoing Cap-and-Invest Program, which remains the most cost-effective way for California to achieve its statutory climate goals. The changes keep California on track to meet its 2030 and 2045 climate targets while supporting affordability for Californians, managing costs of the program, and maintaining a clear long-term signal … Read more
“Research continues to show that regular movement and mindfulness practices can improve mental health, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional well-being,” said Kim Johnson, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency. “These initiatives encourage Californians of all ages to explore the connection between physical activity, mindfulness, and overall health.” The event underscored the power of movement and … Read more
PROCLAMATION California is home to more than 7.2 million Californians of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, each invaluable to our state and nation. During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate all the ways in which AAPI Californians enrich and strengthen our society as part of California’s incredibly diverse heritage. Throughout history, AAPI … Read more