Greenville Community Continues Recovery Efforts After Dixie Fire
Cal OES Leads Mission to Rebuild Historic Gold Rush-Era Town SACRAMENTO – Eight months after the Dixie Fire ripped through the Northern California mountain town of Greenville, leveling most of its historic downtown and leaving blocks of homes in...
Youth, Dispatchers Honored at 9-1-1 for Kids Ceremony
In recognition of National 9-1-1 Education Month in April, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined 9-1-1 for Kids in recognizing three youth and three dispatchers for exemplary service during an emergency....
Recruitment Announcement: Job Openings at Cal OES
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for several positions. Cal OES is a dynamic and fast-paced organization with a problem-solving mentality. The department takes pride in being innovative, agile and taking bold...
Cal OES Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes the vital and often unseen work of public dispatchers nationwide. These first responders...
Cal OES Seeks Partners to Uplift Outreach and Education Efforts to Vulnerable Communities
This communications funding will help enhance the Listos California campaign partner work SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced funding to help the Listos California campaign through a comprehensive...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Orange County in Advance of Fire Weather
In advance of strong winds and possible record heat, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, firefighters, hand crews, water tenders,...
Westfall Appointed as New Cal OES Deputy Director of Response Operations
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Edward Westfall as the new Deputy Director of Response Operations. He was appointed to his new position on March 8. Westfall was the Cal OES...
Green Appointed as New Deputy Director of Logistics Management
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Marvin Green as the new Deputy Director of Logistics Management. He was appointed on March 8. Green has a wealth of knowledge and experience...
Recruitment Announcement: Senior Public Information Officer, Community Outreach & Resilience
Job Description and Duties The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for a Senior Public Information Officer for Community Outreach & Resilience. Cal OES is a dynamic and fast-paced organization with a problem-solving...
Cal OES Hosts Earthquake Safe Spring Break Statewide Tour
Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator As families and students venture out for Spring Break, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reinforcing the importance of staying safe and...
Recruitment Announcement: Senior Public Information Officer
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for a Senior Public Information Officer to join our dynamic communications team. The Office of Crisis Communications and Public Affairs is seeking a vibrant leader and...
Cal OES Releases More than $2 Million in Funding to Ensure Continuity of Domestic Violence Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
Continuing efforts to protect Californians from domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has awarded $2.1 million to community organizations across the state. Administered by...
PODCAST #94: New Cal OES Law Chief Don O’Keefe Settles-in after Changes in Cop Culture, Capture of Bay Area Arsonist and with Plans for Growth
In this episode (#94) we talk with the new Cal OES Law Branch chief Donald O’Keefe. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed O’Keefe in December 2021, building on a distinguished career in law enforcement at both the local and federal level. In...
Cal OES Celebrates Reopening of Plumas Charter School
Seven months after the Dixie Fire ripped through Plumas County, including Greenville, the rebuilding of its charter school is shining a light in a town on the path to recovery. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) worked...
Cal OES Distributes 200,000 COVID-19 Testing Kits to California’s Most Vulnerable Communities
Working to continually protect Californians most at risk to COVID-19, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has distributed 200,000 COVID-19 at home testing kits to vulnerable community members across our state. Cal OES sent...