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What you need to know: After activating California’s State Operations Center, Governor Newsom convened the state’s top emergency response officials to coordinate an all-hands state response to dangerous fire weather across multiple counties. The Governor also proclaimed a state of emergency in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties following Tropical Storm Rachel and…

New rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment strengthen local response and statewide mutual aid before winter storms arrive

What you need to know:Governor Newsom signed AB 817 and SB 716 to establish new contingency-fund requirements and stronger local enforcement tools to help communities respond to future emergencies.

What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a package of gun safety bills strengthening California’s approach to preventing gun violence.

Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety