California officials
Coverage of California officials in the Nexus archive.
- FEMA Extends Housing Aid for Eaton, Palisades Fire Survivors
FEMA has extended housing assistance for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires, with homeowners receiving aid through July 9, 2027, and renters through October 9, 2026. The extension was approved following a request from California officials and announced by Governor Gavin Newsom.
- California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea
California officials recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean by a wave while with her mother and brother at Treasure Island Beach in Orange County. The mother and brother were rescued, and the mayor of Laguna Beach described the news as heartbreaking.
- California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea
California officials have recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean by turbulent waters in Laguna Beach. The girl, her mother, and brother were walking along Treasure Island Beach when a wave engulfed them, leading to the mother and brother's rescue. The mayor described the news as 'heartbreaking.'
- O.C. chemical crisis prompts safety-record review, Newsom says
California officials are reviewing the safety records of GKN Aerospace following a near explosion incident involving a pressurized tank in Orange County. Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed the investigation after the weekend event.
- California officials tout historic drop in violence as killings fall to record low
California officials report a 35% reduction in homicides between 2022 and 2024, with 1,768 deaths in 2024 compared to 2,304 in 2022, crediting strict gun policies. The decline was most significant among teenage and young adult Black and Latino males, who historically face higher gun violence risks, and suicides also reached record lows.