Photo of Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci Read more about Governor Newsom Statement on Cal OES Director Ghilarducci’s Upcoming Retirement

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Director Ghilarducci has served in this role since 2012 and will retire at the end of the year. “For... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Statement on Cal OES Director Ghilarducci’s Upcoming Retirement

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 12 Counties Due to Concerns of Extreme Fire Conditions, Scorching Heat

With the holiday weekend approaching and extreme fire conditions expected to increase with the rise of scorching temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 12 Counties Due to Concerns of Extreme Fire Conditions, Scorching Heat

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Significantly Expands Prepositioning of Firefighting Resources, Personnel as Extreme Heat, Critical Fire Weather Threatens Statewide

As near record heat and dangerous fire conditions threaten communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, water tenders, hand crews, dozers,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Significantly Expands Prepositioning of Firefighting Resources, Personnel as Extreme Heat, Critical Fire Weather Threatens Statewide

"Prepositioned Fire Personnel and Equpment" with an image of wildland firefighters walking in the background. Read more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Advance of Critical Fire Weather in Orange and Santa Barbara Counties

In advance of extreme fire weather due to a long, possibly record-setting heat wave hitting California over the next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Advance of Critical Fire Weather in Orange and Santa Barbara Counties

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SACRAMENTO – Beginning Wednesday, California and the western U.S. will experience extreme heat that will strain the grid with increased energy demands. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to temporarily increase energy production and... Read MoreRead more about As Heat Wave Grips Western U.S., Governor Newsom Takes Action to Increase Energy Supplies and Reduce Demand