What you need to know: Governor Newsom marked the 10-year anniversary of California’s nation-leading Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) law, with new data confirming the growing statewide use and impact of the “red flag law” in preventing gun violence and solidifying California’s leadership in community safety. SACRAMENTO — As California continues to lead the charge in […]
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters in fresh and […]