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Governor Brown and Legislative Leaders to Hold Media Availability on Passage of Legislation to Combat Air Pollution and Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program

Jul 17, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes will hold a media availability tonight following the Legislature’s passage of a landmark...

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County Due to Alamo and Whittier Fires

Jul 16, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County due to the effects of the Alamo and Whittier fires, which have burned thousands of acres, damaged agriculture, businesses and critical infrastructure...

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Governor Brown Announces Appointments

Jul 14, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Joel Ledesma, 49, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director of the State Water Project at the California Department of Water Resources. Ledesma has served in several...

Governor Brown Announces Appointments

Jul 13, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Tad Egawa, 50, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief counsel at the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Egawa has served as general counsel at the California...

Governor Brown to Testify Today at Senate Hearing on Legislation to Reduce Air and Carbon Pollution

Jul 13, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will testify today at a Senate Environmental Quality Committee hearing at the California State Capitol on a legislative package – AB 617 by Assemblymembers Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Eduardo Garcia...