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....
California Geological Survey Issues New Tsunami Maps for Humboldt County
SACRAMENTO – The California Geological Survey (CGS) today released two tsunami hazard maps for Humboldt County. One shows potential tsunami inundation – how far inland a surge of seawater might go in a worst-case scenario event. The other map...
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 week and has continued processing new case...
COVID-19 Pandemic Surgical Masks To Critical Sectors
California’s Response by the Numbers The Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks...