Press Releases
Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Jessica Arden, 35, of Woodland Hills, has been appointed to the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board. Arden has been city engineer for the City of Westlake Village...
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Governor Brown: Tell Your GOP Representative to “Vote No on This Tax Monstrosity”
SACRAMENTO – Calling on Americans to speak out and contact Republican members of Congress, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released a video message blasting the Republican tax bill as "bad for America" and full of "massive tax breaks to corporations." The video...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Gary K. Johnson, 68, of Porterville, has been reappointed to the Porterville Developmental Center Advisory Board, where he has served since 2016. Johnson has been a part-time...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Engineer
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Engineer Cory Iverson: “Anne and I are saddened by Engineer Cory Iverson’s tragic death. His bravery...
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Governor Brown on Two-Year Anniversary of Paris Agreement: “We Can’t Wait for the White House to Wake Up”
PARIS - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., representing the United States - and states and regions leading on climate across the globe - joined the President of France, the United Nations Secretary-General, the World Bank President and other heads of state at the One...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee: “On behalf of all Californians, Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Mayor Lee's family, his many friends and the entire City of...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Bryan Beyer, 44, of Rancho Murieta, has been appointed chief deputy inspector general at the Office of the Inspector General, where he was senior deputy inspector general from 2010...
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California Secures Presidential Declaration Providing Direct Federal Assistance for Southern California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California's request for direct federal assistance to support the response to wildfires burning in Southern California. "California is grateful for the quick approval of our...
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Photo Release: Governor Brown Hosts 86th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 86th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. "Tonight we have the joy of lighting this Christmas tree," said Governor...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County, Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Southern California Fires
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County due to the effects of the Thomas Fire, which has threatened homes and other structures and caused the evacuation of residents. The Governor also requested a...
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