News and updates from Cal OES
Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also known as the...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Gina Huerta
For Gina Huerta, a career in public service began with a simple desire to help others. A native Sacramentan, Gina joined the State of California in 2006 as an E-Hire Program Technician before moving to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security later that year. Her...
A Local Assistance Center to Open in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire
In partnership with Calaveras County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for those impacted by the Gann Fire on Aug. 13. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced...
As 2026 continues notching heat records, Governor Newsom announces a strategic action plan to address extreme heat in California
What you need to know: As hotter days continue across the state and the broader West, Governor Newsom is rolling out a heat strategy action plan to safeguard the well-being of Californians and protect them from worsening extreme heat. SACRAMENTO – As the world faces...
Cooling Centers and Resources
High temperatures are impacting Californians across the state, with some areas experiencing significantly higher-than-average conditions. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for...