Press Release Archives
- Lights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies December 17, 2025 - Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects have received awards through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. These exciting projects highlight California’s diversity and include a new film from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee, as well as a Long Beach-set biopic produced by Snoop Dogg...
- California continues to lead the nation in fusion energy, investing in technology of the future December 15, 2025 - Home to breakthrough technologies and world-class research institutions, California is the nation’s fusion energy research and development leader and will help continue to lead the country in advancing new and promising clean energy technologies. Recent state funding and legislation, coupled with a recently released fusion technology report from the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), reinforce California’s dominance in this critical and emerging technology...
- Governor Newsom celebrates Small Business Saturday, encouraging residents to support their community by shopping local November 29, 2025 - This Small Business Saturday, Governor Newsom encourages Californians to shop locally, helping to preserve the unique identity of their neighborhoods and keep more dollars circulating within their communities. Created to support and celebrate the vital role of small businesses in local communities, Small Business Saturday offers an opportunity to uplift neighborhood retailers, restaurants, artisans, and service providers during the holiday season...
- Governor Newsom announces next round of film and TV tax credits, hit series Baywatch returning to California November 20, 2025 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the selection of 17 TV projects for the latest round of awards through California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program, ...
- Governor Newsom announces nearly $100M to accelerate California’s manufacturing industry and drive job creation November 17, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $99.9 million in California Competes Tax Credits (CalCompetes) to nine innovative companies across the state...
- Governor Newsom announces “Quantum California” — strengthening the Golden State’s leadership in next-generation technology November 7, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California. Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties...
- ICYMI: Coreshell Technologies wins $1 million grand prize at Startup World Cup Grand Finale, highlighting California’s entrepreneurial leadership November 3, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today recognized Coreshell Technologies for winning the top prize at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. Coreshell Technologies develops affordable, scalable batteries with metallurgical silicon anodes, delivering longer range and lower costs for electric vehicles...
- Governor Newsom highlights California innovation with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ X-59 named “Coolest Thing Made in California” October 27, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today underscored California’s unmatched creativity, ingenuity and manufacturing excellence, exemplified through the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works X-59 (X-59), the winner of California Manufacturing & Technology Association’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest...
- Governor Newsom announces tax credit awards for new job-creating films shooting in California and generating $1.4 billion for the state’s economy October 21, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 52 film projects were selected for the latest round of tax credits under California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. These projects, representing both studio-backed and independent productions, are projected to inject more than $1.4 billion into the state’s economy and keep thousands of good-paying jobs in California. These projects represent $1 billion in qualified in-state spending and are inclusive of $629 million in qualified wages...
- ICYMI: Governor Newsom congratulates California Nobel laureates, underscoring the state’s global dominance in science and innovation October 13, 2025 - Five California scientists were honored among this year’s Nobel laureates, commemorating their groundbreaking contributions in physics, chemistry, and physiology/medicine. Home to more Nobel laureates than any country in the world aside from the United States itself, these honors reflect the leading role California plays in advancing scientific progress across the globe...
- Governor Newsom celebrates Manufacturing Month, highlighting California’s dominant role in American manufacturing October 6, 2025 - In recognition of Manufacturing Month, Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated California’s unrivaled role as the backbone of America’s manufacturing economy, powering innovation and opportunity at a scale no other state can match...
- ICYMI: California is now home to 3 of the 4 highest valuation companies in history as Alphabet joins the $3 trillion club September 22, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated Alphabet Inc. surpassing a $3 trillion market capitalization — making it only the fourth company ever to achieve this extraordinary milestone. Alphabet now joins the ranks of Apple and Nvidia, two other California-based giants, in the ultra-exclusive $3 trillion club alongside Washington-based Microsoft. ..
- Global biotech leaders Amgen and Gilead announcing expansions in California, the #1 state for life sciences September 15, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted major expansions from Amgen and Gilead Sciences that will bring nearly $1.5 billion in investment, thousands of new jobs and continued momentum to California’s biotech sector. These projects strengthen California’s position as a global leader in life sciences, research and innovation...
- Welcome back! Visa brings flagship global conference back to San Francisco from Texas September 8, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted Visa’s announcement that its annual Visa Payments Forum is returning to San Francisco’s Moscone Center, with a multi-year commitment from 2026 through 2030...
- California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state August 29, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California. Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties.
- Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program August 27, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of 22 new television projects through the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This marks the first round of tax credits since the Governor’s historic expansion of the program in July,...
