Office of the Calif. Governor
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Gov. Brown issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 15th as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Text follows:
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Move Los Angeles Stadium Forward
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed Assembly Bill X3 81 by Assemblymember Isadore Hall (D-Compton) to speed up the construction...
Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for May 13, 2014 including to Dept. Conservation Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments: First, Steven Bohlen, 61, of Sonoma, has...
Calif. Governor Brown Dedicates Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Line
ALPINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today dedicated the Sunrise Powerlink transmission line in San Diego County, which will deliver...
Calif. Governor Brown Appoints Ruth Bermudez Montenegro to Imperial County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Ruth Bermudez Montenegro to a judgeship in the Imperial County Superior Court.
Calif. Governor Brown Appoints Two to Riverside County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week announced the appointment of Susanne S. Cho and James T. Latting...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 14, 2013 including the California State Board of Education
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Sue Burr, 59, of Rancho Murieta, has been appointed to the California State Board of Education. Burr served as the executive director of the California State Board of Education and as education policy advisor to Governor Brown from 2011 to 2012. She served as the executive director of the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association from 2006 to 2011 and was the Association’s governmental relations director from 2003 to 2006.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for July 10, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 389 by Assemblymember...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation including AB 1519, AB 1743 and AB 2262
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -– Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 1519 by Assemblymember Bob...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Wildfire Awareness Week for Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, in response to the recent fires in Southern California at the start of the "annual fire season," Calif....
Calif. Gov. Brown announces appointments to California Superior Courts for May 21, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced various court appointments throughout the State of California, including San Diego...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces New Governance Entity to Advance Health Information Exchange in California with Stimulus Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Schwarzenegger and California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Secretary Kim Belshé today announced the state’s intent to...
Calif. Gov. Brown announces Appointments for Aug. 8-10, 2017 including to the Board of Parole Hearings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Robert Barton, 55, of Rancho Cordova, has been appointed to the Board of Parole Hearings. Barton has served as Inspector General of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2011, where he was senior assistant inspector general from 2005 to 2011.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for August 3, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments: First, Judith Freyman, 62, of Rocklin, has been...
Calif. Gov. Brown and Gov. Sandoval Issue Joint Proclamation at Lake Tahoe Summit
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. /California Newswire/ -- Today, committing to continued partnership with the State of Nevada, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 19, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments. First, Paul Benedetto, 51, of Elk Grove, has been appointed deputy secretary of operations at the California Technology Agency. Benedetto has been director of the Office of Systems Integration at the California Health and Human Services Agency since 2008 after serving as chief deputy director from 2007 to 2008.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 1, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Thursday that he has signed the following bills: AB 188 by Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego) – Property tax exemption: principal residence: veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. AB 571 by Assemblymember Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills) – Corporations: distributions.
Calif. Governor Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 State Budget proposal to the Legislature, which makes responsible investments in the state’s economic future while tackling head-on persistent challenges facing the state.
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Former Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of former Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn:
“Governor Guinn...
Calif. Gov. Brown Proposes to Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In another move to save taxpayer dollars, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. has proposed eliminating the Unemployment Insurance Appeals...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 27-28, 2018 including Department of Social Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the following appointments Aug. 27-28, 2018: First, Todd R. Bland, 56, of Elk Grove, has been appointed assistant director of the Automation, Integrity, and Client Initiatives Branch at the California Department of Social Services, where he has been deputy director of the Family Engagement and Empowerment Division since 2011.
California Civil Rights and Education Leaders Join Governor Brown in Final Push for More Equitable School Funding System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with a broad coalition of business, civil rights and education leaders...
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Approves Legislation to Transform, Improve IT Governance and Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Schwarzenegger today signed AB 2408, by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblymember Alyson Huber (D-El Dorado Hills),...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 6, 2014 including to the California Natural Resources Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Saul Gomez, 36, of Sacramento, has...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 13, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Adele Arnold, 60, of Sonora, has been appointed...
Tahoe Summit 2011: Governor Brown and Governor Sandoval Announce Renewed Commitment to Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In an historic joint appearance at the 2011 Tahoe Summit, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced on Tuesday a renewed commitment to updating the Regional Plan for Lake Tahoe and enhancing the role of the two states in cooperating with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA).
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Oct. 17, 2013 including to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Stuart Drown, 54, of Davis,...
Governor Schwarzenegger Urges Swift Action on Federal Climate Change Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Senator Barbara Boxer (D-California) and Senator John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) introduced federal...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 25, 2013 including to California Commission on Disability Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Alison Grimes, 61, of Los Angeles, has...
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Executive Order to Protect Communities from Wildfire, Climate Impacts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In the face of the worst wildfires in California’s history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday issued an executive order to combat dangerous tree mortality, increase the ability of our forests to capture carbon and systematically improve forest management.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for June 8-12, 2015 including Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced a wide range of appointments for June 8-12, including:...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 12, 2015 including Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday announced the following appointments. First: Lynne Freeman, 54, of Sacramento, has...
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring May 2013 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a proclamation declaring May 2013 as "Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month"...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for May 5, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the following appointments: Dr. Willie Armstrong, 36, of Sacramento has been appointed...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 11, 2014 including to the 29th District Agricultural Association
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments for February 11: First, Nancy Ward, 58, of...
On California Climate Action Day, CA Gov. Newsom Launches Nation’s First Statewide Climate Corps
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday (Sept. 24), Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of California Climate Action Corps, the country’s first statewide corps of its kind with the mission of empowering Californians to take meaningful action to protect their homes, health and communities against the harshest impacts of climate change.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation To Protect California’s Hard-Working Immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a package of bills to enhance housing, school, workplace and civil protections for California's immigrants. "This action protects public safety and ensures hard-working people who contribute to our state are respected," said Governor Brown.
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Congressional Leaders on Health Care Reform
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to the Congressional leaders encouraging them to act on comprehensive health reform...
Calif. Gov. Newsom and LGBTQ Caucus Lift Up California’s Fight for Equality and Leadership on LGBTQ Rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Thursday (June 23) joined members of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus at the historic Governor’s Mansion for the Caucus’s 20th anniversary Pride celebration and to highlight California’s leadership on LGBTQ rights.
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Asian Nations’ Interest in California High-Speed Rail Service
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 16) issued the following statement following his trip to Asia, where each of the...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Education Trust–West Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Annual Student Achievement Report Confirms Need For Education Reforms Outlined By Pres. Obama And Proposed By Gov. Schwarzenegger In...
Calif. Governor Brown Celebrates Grand Opening of CODA's Global Headquarters in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined business leaders and elected officials for the grand opening of CODA's global headquarters in Los Angeles. CODA is a clean energy technology company and a leading developer of electric vehicles and energy strorage. It is one of the fastest growing companies in the Los Angeles area.
California and Mexico Sign Pact to Strengthen Economic Ties and Expand Trade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and MEXICO CITY /California Newswire/ -- On the final day of the California Trade and Investment Mission to Mexico, Governor Edmund G....
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 9, 2015 including to 39th District Agricultural Association
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Andrew Campbell, 23, of Oakdale, has...
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Abel Maldonado Lieutenant Governor
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Senator Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) as Lieutenant Governor. “Senator Maldonado has proven...
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation to Help California Workers Save for Retirement – SB 1234
SACRAMENTO, Cailf. /California Newswire/ -- Taking action to boost financial security for all Californians, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed SB 1234 by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), that will create new retirement savings accounts for the nearly seven million workers who do not have one.
Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Osuna Millán Sign MOU to Increase Collaboration Between California and Baja California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Baja California Governor José Guadalupe Osuna Millán today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 25, 2013 including to California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Florence Bernal, 40, of Sacramento, has been...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 12, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Ken Pimlott, 45, of Cameron Park, has been appointed director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). He has served in multiple resource management and fire protection positions with the department since 1993 and has served as acting director since 2010.
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Alternative Fuel Vehicles at 2009 L.A. Auto Show
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Continuing his commitment to alternative fuels and efficient, clean cars, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today highlighted the wide range of...
