Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Free Up Additional Energy Capacity Amid West Coast Heat Wave
SACRAMENTO – With the West Coast heat wave projected to intensify over the coming days, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to free up additional energy capacity. The Governor yesterday signed an emergency proclamation that...
Cal OES Shares Key Messages for Saving Energy, Available in Seven Languages
Over the next week, California and the rest of the West Coast will face a historic heat wave that will put pressure on our energy grid. In order to avoid electricity shortages, states like California are asking residents to reduce energy usage in...
Counties Open Cooling Centers During Historic Heat Wave
The information that was located on this page was historic from 2020. It has been deleted to eliminate confusion. Please refer to your county for local cooling center information. Summer Heat Resources from Cal OES Heat Resources from the National...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to River Fire in Monterey County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the River Fire burning in Monterey County. The...
As West Coast Faces Historic Heat Wave & Energy Shortages, Governor Newsom Signs Heat Emergency Proclamation to Free Up Energy Capacity
Governor Newsom held all-hands meeting with top energy advisors and agency leads on the heat-induced energy shortages In letter to California’s independent energy agencies that oversee and regulate the state’s energy sector, Governor calls failure...
As West Coast Faces Historic Heat Wave, Cal OES Highlights Steps Californians Should Take To Stay Safe
Californians & Businesses Should Reduce Energy Consumption to Avoid Service Outages, Especially From 3 to 10 PM SACRAMENTO - As the West Coast continues to experience a widespread heatwave, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 613,689 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
Ahead of New School Year, California Schools Receive Critical Funds to Support Distance Learning and Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Bridge Digital Divide
Schools are receiving $5.3 billion in funds to support learning during the pandemic – every eligible local educational agency in the state applied for funding See how much your school district will receive here. Governor Newsom signs executive...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 601,075 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be...
Cal OES Reminds Californians to Stay Safe as Extreme Heat Impacts the State
SACRAMENTO –The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding Californians to take extra precautions to stay safe as temperatures climb across the state. “Communities across our state will experience dangerously high...
Cal/OSHA Reminder: Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness during Period of High Heat
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and watches in effect Friday...
Unemployment benefits to pandemic-impacted workers reach $63.9 billion
Update on customer service enhancements Sacramento – Unemployment benefits for Californians out of work or working reduced hours since this historic pandemic began now total $63.9 billion – helping support families and sustain businesses during...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts SACRAMENTO – In the past few days, working in partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) cleared the data backlog reported last...
California, U.S. Forest Service Establish Shared Long-Term Strategy to Manage Forests and Rangelands
Agreement will improve coordination to reduce wildfire risks on federal and state lands Funding included in the federal Great American Outdoors Act Agreement comes as Lake Fire burns in Angeles National Forest SACRAMENTO -- In a key step to...
Statewide Flex Alert issued for Friday, calling for energy conservation
Power grid operator predicts high heat and increased demand for electricity FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m....