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| Oct 16, 2026 | Governor Newsom helps nearly 12,000 Californians switch to electric cars, leaving Trump’s skyrocketing gas prices in the rearview mirror | How MyFirstEV works
Launched in August by Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board, California’s MyFirstEV rebate program takes the discount off at the point of sale, whether you buy at a dealership or directly from an automak... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Future of aerospace blasts off in the Golden State, as Governor Newsom visits Space Beach | At “Space Beach,” Governor Newsom toured Rocket Lab, a leading California aerospace company that manufactures designs and manufactures orbital rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and other components. Rocket Lab was founded in 2006 in New Zeal... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill — investing in California’s next generation of innovation | The bill signing marks a symbolic moment, as this bill is the last of 1,160 bills acted on during this legislation session and 7,803 bills acted on by Governor Newsom since the start of his administration since 2019. View the b-roll from th... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate California’s fusion industry, announces major investment for quantum research | A b-roll package of the Governor signing this legislation can be downloaded here.
California is the national leader in emerging technologies, fostering an educated and skilled workforce capable of delivering scientific breakthroughs that pr... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Governor Newsom signs historic law to stop big business from shutting out competition, cuts red tape to speed up business permitting | “California should be a place where our small businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs get a fair shot, and where consumers aren’t held hostage by companies that have crushed their competition and can now raise prices unchecked. I celebrate s... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | THE OPPOSITE OF TRUMP! Governor Newsom signs bills to crack down on corruption, including meme coins by public officials | California is creating stronger accountability and standing up for consumers:
✅ Preventing any California public officials from issuing meme coins, along with preventing companies from listing any meme coin that uses the likeness or image o... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Governor Newsom delivers $886 million in utility bill relief, with millions of households receiving an average of $75 this summer | What is the Climate Credit?
The California Climate Credit comes from the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program, which is managed by the California Air Resources Board. Companies that emit large amounts of climate pollution must purchase allowances... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing | California is delivering results
The statewide inventory, California’s annual accounting of climate pollution from transportation, electricity, industry, homes, businesses, and other sources, reflects continued emissions reductions across C... |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Happy Labor Day! California is the #1 for state for workers, #1 economy in the nation | Since Governor Newsom took office, California’s annual GDP has grown by more than $1.18 trillion, reaching $4.25 trillion in 2025. First-quarter 2026 economic output reached an annualized $4.4 trillion, following annual GDP gains exceeding ... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages | From the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026,California employers added approximately 131,534 jobs — more than any other state during the same period. The Golden State has contributed 16.5 percent of the nation’s overall job ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | FACTS NOT ON FOX NEWS: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined | Since Governor Newsom took office, California’s annual GDP has grown by more than $1.18 trillion, reaching $4.25 trillion in 2025. First-quarter 2026 economic output reached an annualized $4.4 trillion, following annual GDP gains exceeding ... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Governor Newsom announces $95 million plan to expand EV charging and hydrogen fueling across California | Powering the buildout: where the funding is going
Today’s approval allocates funding towards the following categories: $48 million for light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, focusing on direct current (DC) fast charging a... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Governor Newsom announces $3,500 instant rebates now available for Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle | When Governor Newsom took office in 2019, fewer than 700 MW of battery storage served the California grid. Today, that number stands at 21,112 MW, including roughly 18,000 MW of grid-scale storage that discharges directly onto the grid, plu... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Governor Newsom announces California will raise statewide minimum wage | The increase is automatic under California law, which adjusts the minimum wage annually to keep pace with inflation. Making California more affordable
California’s minimum wage has grown from $12 an hour when Governor Newsom took office to ... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too | California’s competitors like to market themselves as low-tax success stories, but for millions of working Americans, the reality is very different. In 16 states — including Texas and Florida — the lowest-income residents pay a larger share... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | General Atomics Receives $20 Million Tax Credit To Advance Fusion Energy Development | General Atomics announced that it has received a $20 million California Competes Tax Credit from the state of California through the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
The award will support General Atomics’ proposal to... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Governor Newsom welcomes first public preview of California Science Center’s new Air and Space Center ahead of November opening | Investments into the aerospace and defense sector
Within Governor Newsom’s California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the first statewide economic development strategy in more than 20 years, aerospace and defense is an “accelerate” sector — ... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and highlights California’s aerospace dominance | Investments into the aerospace & defense sector
Within Governor Newsom’s California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the first statewide economic development strategy in more than 20 years, aerospace & defense is an “accelerate” secto... |
| May 27, 2026 | State of California attracts global investment through coordinated international engagement at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit | Newsom Administration continues to position California as premier destination for foreign investment through coordinated, high-impact engagement with international business leaders and partners
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Busi... |
| May 19, 2026 | California Industry, Academia and Government Leaders Weigh in on Quantum Scaling and Statewide Strategy | Quantum Machines
Quantum San Diego Convening
John Martinis, Nobel laureate
Gathering at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute shapes California’s quantum roadmap and funding direction
LA JOLLA, SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINP... |
| May 6, 2026 | Governor Newsom announces $1B in private investment generated through California Competes Tax Credits, driving business expansion in key industry sectors | Awardees span a range of the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint’s “strengthen” and “accelerate” sectors, including aerospace & defense, high-tech, clean economy, manufacturing and creative economy, reinforcing the state’s commitme... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development announces Civic Media Program advisory board, bolstering efforts to support local journalism across California | SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the nine members of its Civic Media Program advisory board made up of news industry leaders from across the state.
The Civic Media P... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | California announces latest round of tax credits that will spur $87 million in private investment across the state | Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the latest round of awards through the California Competes Tax Credit (CalCompetes) program, creating good-paying jobs and spurring $86.8 ... |
| May 16, 2025 | California awards $52.4 million to reinvest in communities, increase economic opportunity across the state | Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $52.4 million to 33 organizations through the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program, which serves communities disproport... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ICYMI: LA’s rebuilding and recovery efforts continue with support from Governor Newsom and LA Rises | Supported by a $10 million investment from the State of California, Maersk and APM Terminals, and LA Rises, led by Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, business leader and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Casey Wasserman, these relief... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Business | Best startup and small business grants for women | The downside is that it can be harder to qualify for a business grant than for a small business loan. You have to be prepared to put some work into the grant application.
However, if you’re a woman starting a new business, it can be much ea... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Governor Newsom announces statewide plan for economic growth, $245 million for more jobs — with additional investment for LA’s recovery | Funding for economic and workforce development
Along with the Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the Governor’s announced key investments in the state’s efforts to grow the economy and create job opportunities, including:
✅ $125 million grant s... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tailwater Capital
Carbon Capture, Storage & Transport: Exploring Benefits of Shipping CO2 By Rail | As global awareness of carbon dioxide’s impact grows, businesses are evolving their methods of energy and production, looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One promising solution is carbon capture, a process that captures CO2 e... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | California created 107,100 jobs during the first six months of 2024 | In June, California created 22,500 jobs, bringing the total number of jobs created since April 2020 to 3,122,500. The state’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2 percent last month. California created 107,100 jobs in the first six months o... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ICYMI: 10 ways California leads the nation | Golden economy
California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies – beating out Texas, Florida, and all other states. Travel spending reached an all-time high of $150.4 billion. Plus, leading the next generation, California is home to 35 ... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | California created 43,700 jobs in May, 16.1% of the nation’s total | Bigger picture
The Golden State, which has the most equitable tax system in the entire country, is #1 in the nation for new business starts, #1 for access to venture capital funding, and the #1 state for manufacturing, high-tech, and agricu... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | California Jobs First: CalCompetes program reaches $50 billion of private investment in the state | Over the past five years, CalCompetes has invested in companies such as Bosch to domestically design, develop, and manufacture the next generation of semiconductors and microchips; GoodRx to develop mobile and web-based applications that pr... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | ICYMI: California is now home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the country | Full list of California companies
California is home to 35 of the world’s 50 leading AI companies, high-impact research and education institutions, and a quarter of the technology’s patents and conference papers. The Golden State, which has... |
| May 31, 2024 | Fostering Trade and Driving Development - Successful Promotion of the 136th Canton Fair in the United States, Canada, and Japan | GUANGZHOU, China, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 18th to 27th, Mr. Chu Shijia, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Canton Fair, and Chairman and President of China Foreign Trade Centre Group Ltd, led a dedicated team in condu... |
| May 10, 2024 | Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget, Prioritizing Balanced Solutions for a Leaner, More Efficient Government | The Budget Proposal — Covering Two Years — Cuts Spending, Makes Government Leaner, and Preserves Core Services Without New Taxes on Hardworking Californians
Watch Governor Newsom’s May Revise presentation here
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Gov... |
| May 10, 2024 | El Gobernador Newsom presenta el presupuesto estatal revisado para el 2024-25, priorizando soluciones equilibradas para un gobierno más eficaz y eficiente | La propuesta del presupuesto – cubriendo dos años – reduce el gasto, hace que el gobierno sea más eficaz y mantiene los servicios esenciales, sin proponer nuevos impuestos a los californianos trabajadores
Vea aquí la presentación del presup... |
| May 5, 2024 | At the Top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom Announces Tourism Spending Hit an All-Time High in California | California remains the #1 state for tourism
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: New data released today shows that California continues to have the largest market share of tourism in the nation, with travel spending in the state reaching an all-time rec... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | California’s Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: From building a sustainable lithium production campus to constructing California’s first steel mill in over 50 years, the state is investing $120 million in innovative businesses and creating thousands of new jobs.
SA... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | California’s Strong Economic Week | Published: Apr 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO – With continued GDP growth, more investments, and new jobs, California’s economy had a strong week:
California remains the 5th largest economy in the world. California is the 5th largest economy in the wo... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Governor Newsom Announces 10-Point Action Plan to Improve Oakland’s Streets | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom today released Caltrans’ 10-Point Action Plan which outlines a comprehensive strategy to support the City of Oakland in improving street safety and beautification. The plan highlights efforts to instal... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta Deploy State Attorneys to Boost Criminal Prosecutions in Oakland and the East Bay | Lawyers from the California National Guard and California Department of Justice Deployed to Support Crime Prosecution in Oakland and Alameda County
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta are launching a new partne... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | California Invests $149 Million in Cutting-Edge Companies, Creating Nearly 6,000 Jobs | This latest round of CalCompetes grants and tax credits awarded to 12 companies is projected to bring in almost $1.3 billion of private investment and create nearly 6,000 jobs with an average salary of $118,700
In total, CalCompetes has awa... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | California Set to Distribute $40 Million to Build EV Fast Chargers | Published: Oct 26, 2023
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build 270 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at 26 sites along highways. Funded by Preside... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | California Continues to Lead in Semiconductor Manufacturing, Awards $46 Million in Tax Credits Expected to Generate More than $1.3 Billion in Investments | SACRAMENTO – California is investing $46 million in innovative companies to bolster the economy and create nearly 500 new jobs across the state. These new CalCompetes Tax Credit awards will continue to support the cutting-edge technologies ... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 27% of Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in the Bay Area Don’t Work, Study Finds | Moveable explores the future of transportation, infrastructure, energy, and cities.
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Between February 12 and March 7, 20 volunteers tried to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) for two minutes at every non-Tesla fast charger in t... |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Why Electric Vehicles Will Likely Emerge As California’s Top Manufacturing Export In 2020 | In the last five years, California’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has emerged as a driver of good jobs and manufacturing exports, and the industry’s value is only gaining speed. Increasingly favorable economics, rising global demand, and ... |
| Sep 28, 2020 | California Won’t Achieve Its New Zero-Emission Vehicle Goal Until Multi-Unit Dwellers Can Access Electric Vehicle Charging | Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order requiring the exclusive sale of zero-emission passenger vehicles (ZEVs) starting in 2035. This executive order raises the state’s ambition to reduce transportation emissi... |
| Apr 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources for Startups, State-by-State | Welcome to our state directory for startups seeking COVID-19 resources! Last month we whittled the plethora of resources available down to the essentials here. We certainly weren’t the first to provide a guide, and we realized that with the... |
| Jul 12, 2018 | SoftBank-backed construction startup Katerra to open a California factory | Katerra, a self-described end-to-end provider of building services that is valued at over $3 billion, today announced plans to open a new advanced manufacturing factory in Tracy, California. The factory is expected to begin production in 20... |
| Jul 12, 2018 | SoftBank-backed construction startup Katerra to open a California factory | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Katerra, a self-described end-to-end provider of ... |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Amazon goes deeper into hardware with $55M investment | The company is reportedly looking to develop devices for the Internet of Things and wearables
Remember when Amazon was just a website that you went to buy books online? Those days are long gone, with the company putting more and more of its... |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Amazon is investing $55M into its secretive hardware R&D center | Looks like Amazon is doubling down on the hardware R&D and pouring more money into a new development center.
Amazon is investing $55 million into a2z Development Center, the subsidiary that houses its Lab126 division that develops its h... |
| Cedars Sinai Health Ventures’ Maureen Klewicki on How Tech Is Changing Health Care | On this episode of the LA Venture podcast, Cedars Sinai Health Ventures’ Maureen Klewicki talks about price transparency for health care, the labor shortage crisis and emerging models of health care.
Klewicki got her start working in the ve... |
| The top 15 state and city funding programs to help business owners pay rent, keep employees, and restructure their debt | You can apply for a state or city loan today. Shutterstock/Odua Images This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
States and city governments are offering millions in loans and grant... |
| Snap Says It Will Miss Earnings Targets, Slow Down Hiring | Snap warned on Monday that it will likely report lower-than-expected revenues and profits this quarter—a revelation that sent the social media firm’s stock price plunging by 30%.
“The macroeconomic environment has deteriorated further and f... |
| Netflix Launches More Mobile Games In Bid To Hang Onto Subscribers | Despite all the turmoil facing the company, Netflix continues to crank out video games.
On Tuesday, the streaming giant launched three new mobile titles and announced a fourth new game that will be released on May 31—taking Netflix’s total ... |
| Have a Look Inside Amazon's New Store in Glendale | Starting today, Glendale’s most meme-able outdoor mall, The Americana at Brand, will be home to the Amazon Style store—the ecommerce giant’s first foray into brick-and-mortar apparel retail. We got an early sneak peak inside the new digs (l... |
| Halsey Blasts Record Label for ‘Fake Viral’ TikTok Requirement | The singer Halsey has claimed that their record label is requiring TikTok momentum before letting them release new music, in comments that draw attention to the video-sharing app’s growing influence over the music industry.
In a TikTok vide... |
| Meet CropSafe, the Agtech Startup Helping Farmers Monitor Their Fields | This January, John McElhone moved to Santa Monica from, as he described it, “a tiny farm in the absolute middle of nowhere” in his native Northern Ireland, with the goal of growing the crop-monitoring tech startup he founded.
It looks like ... |
| Faraday Future Reveals Only 401 Pre-Orders For Its First Electric Car | Electric vehicle hopeful Faraday Future has had no shortage of drama—from alleged securities law violations to boardroom shake-ups—on its long and circuitous path to actually producing a car. And though the Gardena-based company looked to h... |
| 5 tech startups fighting the supply-chain crisis at California's log-jammed ports | Trucks line up to enter a terminal at the Port of Long Beach. Emma Cosgrove/Insider This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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