Real strength is about helping people who need it. It’s about standing up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves. Let’s get to work and vote for the leaders who demonstrate that kind of character. Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Big Oil wants to scare you into voting for Donald J. Trump. California just passed a bill cracking down on a scheme oil companies use to jack up gas prices before the election. Don't fall for their dirty lies.

Today is a sad day for our country, but California remains a beacon of hope.

California is ready to fight.   I just called an emergency special session to help bolster our legal resources and protect our state against any unlawful actions by the incoming Trump Administration. Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate

What a day for international collaboration at #COP29!   Our LCI Director, Samuel Assefa had a day packed with opening remarks at a United Nations discussion on “Getting Down to Business: How Subject Matter Experts Can Drive Investments and Innovation for Climate Adaptation,” and he and

18/11/2024 - COP29 Azerbaijan 1️⃣ Met with Samuel Assefa (Director) & Abby Edwards (Climate Deputy Director) from the Land Use & Climate Innovation, California Governor’s Office as a follow up to the Climate Summit we held at the Vatican in Rome #COP29Azerbaijan facebook.com/share/p/18JsU6…

In response to the next administration’s proposed agenda, California is preparing to counter any unlawful attacks against the Golden State. 🧵

Ripping off victims of the Southern California wildfires isn't just wrong, it's against California law. If you engage in price gouging to profit from this tragedy, you will be held accountable.

$2.5 billion in relief to support LA after historic firestorms. We did this together with the legislature. It was passed unanimously. Bipartisan support. No “conditions.” No strings attached. We hope Congress and Donald J. Trump will do the same.

This week leaders from LCI and the California Strategic Growth Council visited wildfire impacted areas in Los Angeles County. They spent time meeting with community members and local leaderships - discussing ways we can collaborate and help those impacted with immediate aid

NEW: @CAGovernor Newsom continues to take steps to make it easier for survivors of the LA firestorms to rebuild & access shelter. Executive Order: ✂️Reiterates permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act *REMAIN SUSPENDED* 🏘️Expands temporary housing supply by

The United Nations General Assembly designated Jan. 27 (the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz) as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. There are numerous

California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires as they navigate the recovery process. Not just rebuilding homes - but rebuilding community as well. Altadena, historically known as one of the most racially diverse communities in Los Angeles

📸 Huge thanks to our hosts at CIFOR-ICRAF for capturing these powerful moments from the Resilience Africa Summit in July, where Director Samuel Assefa paneled a discussion entitled "Challenges and Best Practices for Resilience.” 🌍✨ From Nairobi to Sacramento, Mombasa to Los

California will not look away from the election rigging orchestrated by Donald Trump. If Texas or any state manipulates their maps to silence voters, we will act — because free and fair elections belong to the people, not a corrupt few willing to break the system to hold power.

California and Africa share a bold climate vision, and LCI is honored to help bring that vision to life. As part of this delegation, Director Samuel Assefa engaged with leaders across sectors to explore shared solutions in sustainable land use, transportation and climate-smart

🌍 California’s international innovation exchange continues in the Netherlands! 🏟️ As California looks ahead to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2026 & 2027 Super Bowls, and the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games, LCI director Samuel Assefa and fellow California delegates are on the

💼 Today, Governor Gavin Newsom Newsom and the California Jobs First Collaborative awarded $80 million across 18 counties to fund ready-to-go projects designed to drive sustainable and equitable economic growth. Included in today’s funding is nearly $17 million to a coalition led by REACH Central

LCI Announcement: California delegates visit the Netherlands to strengthen global climate partnerships, advance climate action From Aug. 21-31, the King’s Commissioner of Noord-Holland hosted a California delegation in the Netherlands to strengthen global partnerships and

I just signed bipartisan laws to lower Californians' electricity costs, stabilize our gas supply, and provide a stable funding source for CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨's high-speed rail. Millions of Californians will soon start saving billions on their energy costs, and the savings don’t stop there.