Gavin Newsom

New Consumer Alert Exposes Deceptive Oil Industry Attack On Governor Newsom

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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"This phony ad claims to be from a group called Californians for Energy Independence," said Consumer Watchdog president Jamie Court.

Key Points: 
  • "This phony ad claims to be from a group called Californians for Energy Independence," said Consumer Watchdog president Jamie Court.
  • Why is Chevron angry at Governor Newsom?
  • "And Chevron doesn't like the law Governor Newsom signed to prevent oil drillers from drilling too close to homes and communities," Court continued.
  • The alert concluded by warning the public, "Governor Newsom is standing up for community health and against gasoline price gouging.

California’s Eviction Protections Remain in Effect Through September 30

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Consumer, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Hispanic, Landlord–tenant law, Real property law, Eviction, Forced migration, Housing, People from California, Businesspeople, Landlord, Gavin Newsom, Land law

State officials are emphasizing that the July 31 end to the federal eviction protections has NO effect on California renters.

Key Points: 
  • State officials are emphasizing that the July 31 end to the federal eviction protections has NO effect on California renters.
  • AB 832, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 28, extended Californias critical eviction protections through September 30, 2021, giving California the strongest eviction protections in the country.
  • The bill also provided $5.2 billion to help struggling California renters remain housed by covering rent and utilities that date back to April 2020.
  • Officials are strongly encouraging both tenants and landlords with unpaid rent to apply as soon as possible to the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program following Californias extension of eviction protections.

Tiena Johnson Hall is California Housing Finance Agency’s New Executive Director

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) will get a new Executive Director, as Tiena Johnson Hall was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday.

Key Points: 
  • The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) will get a new Executive Director, as Tiena Johnson Hall was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720006155/en/
    Tiena Johnson Hall was appointed Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) on July 19, 2021.
  • CalHFAs Chief Deputy Director Don Cavier has been serving as the Agencys Acting Executive Director.
  • The California Housing Finance Agency was created in 1975 with the goal of helping more Californians find a place to call home.

Governor Newsom Signs Transformative 2021–22 California State Budget

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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First 5 California released a statement today on Governor Newsom and the State Legislatures transformative 202122 state budget.

Key Points: 
  • First 5 California released a statement today on Governor Newsom and the State Legislatures transformative 202122 state budget.
  • We applaud Governor Newsom and the Legislature for keeping the needs of young children and equity at the forefront of the budget discussions.
  • I am especially thankful for Governor Newsom and our legislative partners for making this historic and timely investment for California.
  • In signing this budget, Governor Newsom expands the Golden State Stimulus program, further reducing income inequities and helping to ensure that no family is left out of our economic recovery.

Cal Water Prepared for California’s Drought Emergency and Ready to Meet Governor Newsom’s Call for Statewide Water Conservation

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following yesterdays expansion of the emergency drought declaration in California by Governor Gavin Newsom, California Water Service (Cal Water) today reaffirmed its preparedness to respond to the drought emergency and its commitment to helping customers answer the governors call for statewide water conservation.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following yesterdays expansion of the emergency drought declaration in California by Governor Gavin Newsom, California Water Service (Cal Water) today reaffirmed its preparedness to respond to the drought emergency and its commitment to helping customers answer the governors call for statewide water conservation.
  • We have invested in our infrastructure and taken action to increase water supply reliability in our service areas.
  • Now, we are offering even more support for customers who want to reduce their water use as we face increasingly serious drought conditions.
  • Additionally, Cal Water reminds customers to continue observing the prohibited uses of water that continue to be in effect.

ACWA Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Expanded Drought Emergency, Executive Order

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton issued the following statement in response to Gov.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton issued the following statement in response to Gov.
  • Gavin Newsoms expansion of the drought emergency to include 50 counties and his Executive Order that calls on Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15 percent from their 2020 levels.
  • ACWA applauds the Governors leadership on the states drought response.
  • These plans assess water supply reliability for a five-year drought and identify specific actions in case of local water shortages.

SueYa.com Relaunches with Powerful New Platform to Aid California Landlords Post-Pandemic

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
People from California, Businesspeople, Gavin Newsom, Russian Hill, San Francisco, Landlord–tenant law, California, Newsom, Eviction

Our system is designed to give you the tools to succeed in a California court, without breaking the bank.

Key Points: 
  • Our system is designed to give you the tools to succeed in a California court, without breaking the bank.
  • Earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to extend the state's landmark eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021.
  • SueYa.com is ideally positioned to assist many landlords who, despite popular belief, experienced tremendous financial hardship during COVID-19 with little legal recourse.
  • SueYa.com plans to roll out additional features in the coming months and recently greenlit its Process of Service platform for volume filers across California.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Alert: Lowe Is Selling Terranea Hotel Workers Short. Why Let Them Sell Your Hotel?

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Construction & Property, Human resources, Labor, Finance, REIT, Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Lodging, Travel, Trade unions, UNITE HERE, Canadian Labour Congress, Industry economics), People from California, AFL–CIO, UNI Global Union, Hospitality industry, Gavin Newsom, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees

The Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe and JC Resorts and operated by Lowes management company CoralTree Hospitality.

Key Points: 
  • The Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe and JC Resorts and operated by Lowes management company CoralTree Hospitality.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1074 (dubbed the Hospitality Workers Right to Return bill) on April 16, 2021.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 believes that labor peace is good for business, and can streamline transactions in the hospitality industry.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona that work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers, and airports.

Leading Democratic Challenger in Newsom Recall Kicks Off Campaign With San Francisco Rally

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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VENTURA, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Democratic gubernatorial candidate Meet Kevin Paffrath will be hosting a kickoff Campaign Rally on the green lawn at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, holding the first major campaign event of the election.

Key Points: 
  • VENTURA, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Democratic gubernatorial candidate Meet Kevin Paffrath will be hosting a kickoff Campaign Rally on the green lawn at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, holding the first major campaign event of the election.
  • The event will open at 4:00 p.m. and speaking begins at 4:30 pm.
  • After announcing his campaign on May 17, 2021, Paffrath has received tremendous support for his detailed 20-point plan.
  • With over 3,200 individual donors, he has shown the strong, grassroots support behind his campaign to replace Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election.

USW Calls on Newsom Administration to Protect Oil Workers, Communities

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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COVINA, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers union (USW) provided detailed recommendations to the administration of California Gov.

Key Points: 
  • COVINA, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers union (USW) provided detailed recommendations to the administration of California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom in advance of its "Just Transition Roadmap," urging it to include substantial protections for oil production workers and their communities.
  • The state must prioritize workers and communities and ensure the preservation of good, family-supporting jobs, Prescott said in a letter to Newsom's office.
  • Specifically, the USW is calling for a program for oil production workers that is easy to access and presumes eligibility.