Press Releases
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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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Diego County Due to Lilac Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Diego County due to the effects of the Lilac Fire, which has threatened thousands of structures and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents. Earlier this...
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Photo Release: Governor Brown and First Lady Honor 2017 California Hall of Fame Inductees
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to nine Californians inducted into the 11th class of the California Hall of Fame this evening. The California Hall of Fame...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County Due to Creek and Rye Fires
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles County due to the effects of the Creek and Rye fires, which have threatened critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. Earlier today,...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Poonum Rashmikant Patel, 28, of San Jose, has been appointed senior business development specialist in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, where she has been...
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