102 new CHP officers deployed to serve and protect California

News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."

Governor Gavin Newsom

This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy.

"Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family," said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. "They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities. Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible."

These new officers will report to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California. Following the launch of theCHP 1000 recruitment campaign and other recent recruitment efforts and hiring investments - including a new recruitment web series, "Cadets" - CHP reports increased numbers of cadets this year. California continues to see more applicants and recruits. With this class, a total of 409 officers have been added to CHP's ranks in 2024, surpassing the total number of officers sworn in during 2023. Since the campaign began, 816 cadets have graduated as officers.

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques, among other core information related to their positions.

Join today

You can be one of the 1,000 new CHP officers ready to make a difference.

Apply and register for an upcoming hiring seminar

The CHP has seen an outpouring of interest in joining the ranks since the onset of a multiyear recruitment campaign in June 2022. In the first six months of 2024, the CHP received more than 11,700 cadet applications - a 58% increase from the same period in 2022. To accommodate the surge of interest, the CHP has been holding three Academy classes simultaneously for the first time in the Department's history. The next CHP Academy graduation is scheduled for September 13, 2024. Apply here.

The CHP is the largest public-facing state law enforcement agency in the United States with over 6,500 sworn officers assigned across California.

How we got here

California has invested expanded resources and personnel since 2019 to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety. In 2023, as part of California's Real Public Safety Plan, the Governor announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history, an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime, and specialoperations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety.

A recording of the ceremony is available here.

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Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."

Governor Gavin Newsom

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.

More details on next step here

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News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."

Governor Gavin Newsom

This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy.

"Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family," said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. "They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities. Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible."

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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News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."Governor Gavin Newsom

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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News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yuting "Yvonne" Chi, of Oakland, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Environmental Justice and Equity at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Chi has been a Deputy...

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News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."

Governor Gavin Newsom

This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy.

"Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family," said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. "They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities. Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible."

These new officers will report to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California. Following the launch of theCHP 1000 recruitment campaign and other recent recruitment efforts and hiring investments - including a new recruitment web series, "Cadets" - CHP reports increased numbers of cadets this year. California continues to see more applicants and recruits. With this class, a total of 409 officers have been added to CHP's ranks in 2024, surpassing the total number of officers sworn in during 2023. Since the campaign began, 816 cadets have graduated as officers.

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques, among other core information related to their positions.

JOIN TODAY

You can be one of the 1,000 new CHP officers ready to make a difference.

APPLY & REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING HIRING SEMINAR

The CHP has seen an outpouring of interest in joining the ranks since the onset of a multiyear recruitment campaign in June 2022. In the first six months of 2024, the CHP received more than 11,700 cadet applications - a 58% increase from the same period in 2022. To accommodate the surge of interest, the CHP has been holding three Academy classes simultaneously for the first time in the Department's history. The next CHP Academy graduation is scheduled for September 13, 2024.

The CHP is the largest public-facing state law enforcement agency in the United States with over 6,500 sworn officers assigned across California.

HOW WE GOT HERE:

California has invested expanded resources and personnel since 2019 to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety. In 2023, as part of California's Real Public Safety Plan, the Governor announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history, an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime, and specialoperations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety.

A recording of the ceremony is available here.

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.

More details on next step here

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News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."Governor Gavin Newsom

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.

More details on next step here

News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yuting "Yvonne" Chi, of Oakland, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Environmental Justice and Equity at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Chi has been a Deputy...

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News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."Governor Gavin Newsom

This graduation marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the West Sacramento CHP Academy."Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family," said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. "They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities. Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible."

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.

More details on next step here

News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yuting "Yvonne" Chi, of Oakland, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Environmental Justice and Equity at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Chi has been a Deputy...

News SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to California today.The Governor and Prime Minister discussed climate and economic opportunities between California and New Zealand, continuing California's commitment to...

News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Vacaville Police Department Officer Matthew Bowen: "Jennifer and I join the loved ones, friends and colleagues mourning the loss of Officer Matthew Bowen, who was...

News

Jul 13, 2024

What you need to know: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) swore in 102 new law enforcement officers, who will be deployed to protect and serve communities across the state. CHP continues to make substantial progress on the administration's campaign to recruit 1,000 new CHP officers, swearing in 816 since the campaign began.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed the newest graduates from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), marking significant progress towards meeting California's CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

"These new officers represent the best of California: Public servants dedicated to protecting our communities and making our neighborhoods safe. I thank these officers for their service on behalf of the people of California."Governor Gavin Newsom

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.

More details on next step here

News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Yuting "Yvonne" Chi, of Oakland, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Environmental Justice and Equity at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Chi has been a Deputy...

News SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to California today.The Governor and Prime Minister discussed climate and economic opportunities between California and New Zealand, continuing California's commitment to...

News SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Vacaville Police Department Officer Matthew Bowen: "Jennifer and I join the loved ones, friends and colleagues mourning the loss of Officer Matthew Bowen, who was...