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12/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 13/08/2024 08:46

Governor Newsom welcomes home California Olympians, ushers in LA28

Aug 12, 2024

Governor Newsom welcomes home California Olympians, ushers in LA28

What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California's Olympians following the end of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. He and the First Partner met Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Olympians, and Olympic staff at Los Angeles International Airport as they returned from Paris this afternoon. Los Angeles is hosting the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Los Angeles, California - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California's Olympians on their 22 medals - including six gold medals - as they returned home from Paris. One hundred twenty-one of the 594 athletes from the United States are from the Golden State - the most of any state. The Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, August 28.

Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom were at Los Angeles International Airport to greet Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 40 Olympic athletes, and members of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee as they returned from Paris, France following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic Games. Mayor Bass carried with her the official Olympic flag back to Los Angeles. The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Los Angeles in 2028.

"The Olympics and Paralympics are coming to Los Angeles in 2028, and California couldn't be more excited. These Games are an opportunity to show the best of our state, and our nation. We look forward to highlighting not only the majesty of California, but also our strength, integrity, sportsmanship, and perseverance. It was an honor to meet Mayor Bass, Olympic staff, and our incredible Olympians on their return to the United States - as champions."

Governor Gavin Newsom

"Congratulations and welcome home, Team USA! We were so proud to watch such an amazing display of talent and sportsmanship, and especially inspired by the incredible female athletes who were the driving force behind Team USA's dominating performance in the 2024 Olympics! Hats off as well to California's Olympians! We're thrilled that the torch has been passed from Paris to Los Angeles, and looking forward to hosting the 2028 Olympics in the great state of California."

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Newsom support for Olympians

In October 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2747, legislation to provide in-state tuition eligibility for U.S. Olympians and Paralympians training in California, a program which began in January 2023.

California's medalists

This list was compiled based on data from Team USA.

LA28

The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympic Games - previously hosted in 1984 and 1932 - and first time hosting the Paralympic Games. Los Angeles is expected to host more than 15,000 athletes in 2028 as it welcomes Paralympians and Olympians from around the world to compete on the biggest stage that sports have to offer.

The LA28 Games are independently operated by a privately funded, non-profit organization with revenue from corporate partners, licensing agreements, hospitality and ticketing programs and a significant contribution from the International Olympic Committee.

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Governor Newsom welcomes home California Olympians, ushers in LA28

What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California's Olympians following the end of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. He and the First Partner met Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Olympians, and Olympic staff at Los Angeles International Airport as they returned from Paris this afternoon. Los Angeles is hosting the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Los Angeles, California - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California's Olympians on their 22 medals - including six gold medals - as they returned home from Paris. One hundred twenty-one of the 594 athletes from the United States are from the Golden State - the most of any state. The Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, August 28.

Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom were at Los Angeles International Airport to greet Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 40 Olympic athletes, and members of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee as they returned from Paris, France following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic Games. Mayor Bass carried with her the official Olympic flag back to Los Angeles. The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Los Angeles in 2028.

"The Olympics and Paralympics are coming to Los Angeles in 2028, and California couldn't be more excited. These Games are an opportunity to show the best of our state, and our nation. We look forward to highlighting not only the majesty of California, but also our strength, integrity, sportsmanship, and perseverance. It was an honor to meet Mayor Bass, Olympic staff, and our incredible Olympians on their return to the United States - as champions."

Governor Gavin Newsom

"Congratulations and welcome home, Team USA! We were so proud to watch such an amazing display of talent and sportsmanship, and especially inspired by the incredible female athletes who were the driving force behind Team USA's dominating performance in the 2024 Olympics! Hats off as well to California's Olympians! We're thrilled that the torch has been passed from Paris to Los Angeles, and looking forward to hosting the 2028 Olympics in the great state of California."

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Los Angeles, California - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated California's Olympians on their 22 medals - including six gold medals - as they returned home from Paris. One hundred twenty-one of the 594 athletes from the United States are from the Golden State - the most of any state. The Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, August 28.

Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom were at Los Angeles International Airport to greet Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 40 Olympic athletes, and members of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee as they returned from Paris, France following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic Games. Mayor Bass carried with her the official Olympic flag back to Los Angeles. The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are coming to Los Angeles in 2028.

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What they're saying:

  • Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, original author of the Mental Health Services Act: "Twenty years ago, I never could have dreamed that we would have the strong leadership we have today, committing billions and making courageous policy changes that question the conventional wisdom on mental health. Now, with the passage of Proposition 1. California is delivering on decades old promises to help people living with brain-based illnesses, to live better lives, to live independently and to live with dignity in our communities. This is a historic moment and the hard work is ahead of us."
  • Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), author of Senate Bill 326: "Today marks a day of hope for thousands of Californians who are struggling with mental illness - many of whom are living unhoused. I am tremendously grateful to my fellow Californian's for passing this important measure. And I am very appreciative of this Governor's leadership to transform our behavioral health care system!"
  • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), author of Assembly Bill 531: "This started as an audacious proposal to address the root cause of homelessness and today, Californians can be proud to know that they did the right thing by passing Proposition 1. Now, it's time for all of us to get to work, and make sure these reforms are implemented and that we see results."

Bigger picture: Transforming the Mental Health Services Act into the Behavioral Health Services Act and building more community mental health treatment sites and supportive housing is the last main pillar of Governor Newsom'sMental Health Movement- pulling together significant recent reforms like 988 crisis line, CalHOPE, CARE Court, conservatorship reform, CalAIM behavioral health expansion (including mobile crisis care and telehealth), Medi-Cal expansion to all low-income Californians, Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (including expanding services in schools and on-line), Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, Veterans Mental Health Initiative, Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program, Behavioral Health Bridge Housing, Health Care Workforce for All and more.

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