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Some California Small Businesses Now Eligible for Drought-Related Federal Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses...
Bipartisan California Governors Encourage All Californians to Get Vaccinated
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives building on the state’s work to vaccinate California’s hard-to-reach communities against COVID-19, address vaccine hesitancy and drive innovative efforts in the communities hardest hit by the...
Preparations Underway for 2021 Wildfire Season
A lightning strike, an unattended campfire, or an improperly disposed cigarette are just a few of the ways a major wildfire can begin. Last year, California experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons in modern history, with more than 9,000 fires burning nearly 4.2...
Wildfire Preparedness: Put Your Safety First on May First
Is your family prepared to react to a wildfire? Beginning Saturday, is your annual opportunity to put your plan together for your family and your community in advance of wildfire season. As part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, Saturday, May 1, is a...
In Preparation for 2021 Wildfires, Cal OES Delivers New Type VI Engines into Mutual Aid System
As the state gears up for the 2021 wildfire season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support local fire agencies by assigning them fire resources to respond to emergencies and disasters. Recently, Cal OES...