Governor of California Governor of California About Priorities News Join the Administration First Partner Contact To search the site, enter a search term Official website of the State of California CA.gov Resources for California Key services Health insurance or Medi-Cal Business licenses Food & social assistance Find a CA state job Vehicle registration More + Digital vaccine record Traffic tickets Birth certificates Lottery numbers Unemployment View all CA.gov services Less - Popular topics Abortion Building California Climate Action Gun Safety Mental health care for all Opioids Back to top Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services Jun 26, 2026 News NO deficit THIS YEAR. NO deficit NEXT YEAR. ✅ FUNDED: small business tax cuts ✅ FUNDED: free school meals, free summer school, universal pre-school, and childcare slots ✅ FUNDED: historic investment in students with disabilities ✅ FUNDED: healthcare... Recent news Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.14.2026 Aug 14, 2026 News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yael Sheinfeld, of San Francisco, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Sheinfeld has been Deputy Communications... IBank closes $236 million in bond financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project Aug 14, 2026 News What you need to know: Add what you need to know text here. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), located within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development... ICYMI: California takes historic action against data brokers Aug 13, 2026 News California cracked down on data broker LocateSmarter with the first-ever enforcement action under Governor Newsom's signature data broker privacy law. What you need to know: Through the Delete Act, signed by Governor Newsom, and the California Consumer Privacy... As Trump’s EPA silences youth voices, California launches new Environmental Youth Council to shape our climate future Aug 13, 2026 News Applications now open at CalEPA.ca.gov/youthcouncil What you need to know: While the Trump administration quietly disbanded the U.S. EPA’s National Environmental Youth Advisory Council, California’s first Environmental Youth Advisory Council is now accepting... Mientras la EPA de Trump silencia las voces de los jóvenes, California lanza un nuevo Consejo Asesor Juvenil Ambiental para ayudar a definir nuestro futuro climático Aug 13, 2026 News Ya estan abiertas las applicaciones en CalEPA.ca.gov/youthcouncil Lo que necesita saber: Mientras la administración Trump desmanteló discretamente el Consejo Asesor Nacional Juvenil sobre el Medio Ambiente de la EPA de EE. UU., el primer Consejo Asesor Juvenil... Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce California State Parks’ FREE Fourth Grade Pass Now Available for 2026/27 School Year Aug 12, 2026 News Simplified pass name, updated sign-up period make it easier than ever for fourth graders and their families to visit 54 state parks for free What you need to know: California State Parks’ Free Fourth Grade Pass allows for unlimited free visits to 54 participating... California’s latest efficiency wins include access to life-saving heat tools, smarter and faster hiring efforts, and simplified business tax filing Aug 12, 2026 News What you need to know: Following Governor Newsom’s 2025 executive order, state government is becoming more efficient, effective, and engaged with new programs, services, and strategies to better serve Californians. Learn more at results.ca.gov. SACRAMENTO –... First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California’s first Teen Tech Council Aug 11, 2026 News What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Innovation Council, and #HalfTheStory are bringing California teens to the table to inform state decisions about technology, AI, and digital wellness. SACRAMENTO –... Featured stories ICYMI: California takes historic action against data brokers Aug 13, 2026 News California cracked down on data broker LocateSmarter with the first-ever enforcement action under Governor Newsom's signature data broker privacy law. What you need to know: Through the Delete Act, signed by Governor Newsom, and the California Consumer Privacy... First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California’s first Teen Tech Council Aug 11, 2026 News What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Innovation Council, and #HalfTheStory are bringing California teens to the table to inform state decisions about technology, AI, and digital wellness. SACRAMENTO –... Governor Newsom condemns Trump administration proposal to weaken federal gun safety Aug 10, 2026 News What you need to know: Governor Newsom condemns Trump for his dangerous proposal to weaken commonsense gun safety rules. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today blasted the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to federal firearm regulations as a giveaway to... More news Connect with us Sign up for news updates Sign up to receive the latest news and updates directly from the Office of the Governor of California. Choose your preferred language to get started: Updates in English Actualizaciones en Español Featured media February 2, 2026 | Instagram  California’s diversity is what makes our communities strong. July 14, 2026 | Instagram ¡Estoy muy orgullosa de que el programa Farm to School de California, líder a nivel nacional, ya sea parte de la ley estatal y además siga recibiendo financiamiento para continuar este trabajo! July 13, 2026 | Instagram I've signed legislation creating an instant rebate for Californians going electric — $3,500 off new EVs and $1,750 off used models. We won't forfeit the future to China. July 14, 2026 | Instagram We're cutting costs and red tape and quadrupling mobile ID access for millions of Californians across the state. Priorities for California We’re taking on our biggest challenges and finding solutions that work. See what were working on Priorities Tackling homelessness and building more housing Priorities Keeping California safe Priorities Creating opportunity for all Californians Priorities A healthier California Progress in our communities Since 2019, California has made progress to improve lives of millions. See our progress Progress The most ambitious climate action plan in the world Progress Investing in workers and families Progress Better mental health care for all Californians California For All California For All is the belief in an inclusive and just society. That we can achieve a better life, regardless of where we start out. That our people are our greatest resource. And that we can renew the California Dream for a new generation. California is working hard to protect our rights and freedoms. Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous future for all. GovernorGavin Newsom Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019. About the Governor First PartnerJennifer Siebel Newsom Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California. She is an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and mother of four. She chose the title First Partner instead of First Lady to reflect California’s spirit of inclusivity. 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