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CPUC Works to Help Mitigate Higher Energy Bills Utility Customers May Receive Due to Shelter at Home
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced actions it is taking to accelerate the use of its programs to help reduce the impact of anticipated higher energy bills due to many Californians staying at home in response to the...

Governor Newsom Statement on Death of Santa Rosa Police Detective
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Santa Rosa Police Department Detective Marylou Armer: “Jennifer and I are terribly saddened to learn of Detective Armer’s untimely death. Amid the current fight...

Governor Newsom Announces New Help for Small Businesses & Workers Displaced by COVID-19
BEGINNING TOMORROW: Federal government offering first-come, first-serve loans of up to $10 million for small employers Governor Newsom announces $50 million in loan guarantees for small businesses that may not be eligible for federal relief Governor joins...

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Protecting Homes, Small Businesses from Water Shutoffs
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that will restrict water shutoffs to homes and small businesses while the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order protects consumers who may not be able to pay for their water service from...

State Colleges, K–12 Systems Issue Joint Statement on College Admissions and Placement Agreements
SACRAMENTO - New accommodations mark historic coming together of California’s education leaders The following is a joint statement from the California State Board of Education, California Department of Education, California State University, University of California,...