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The California Weekly
Welcome to The California Weekly, your Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements you might have missed.
News you might have missed
1. π SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA STUDENTS
Beginning in the upcoming school year, California's kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be annually screened with newly approved tools for reading difficulties, providing early identification and support for 1.2 million students. Local school districts can use these tools to screen all kindergarten through second grade students for risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia.
2. π« SUPERCHARGING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
The state received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its proposed Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration waiver. The Biden-Harris Administration just approved California's BH-CONNECT Initiative, which allows California to provide eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment up to 6 months of transitional rent to support their recovery and initiates a new $1.9 billion behavioral health workforce initiative. Learn more about why this is important.
3. ποΈ BREAKING GROUND ON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
The Department of Housing and Community Development joined the groundbreaking of new supportive housing in Contra Costa County. This housing will also support those experiencing homelessness and facing mental health challenges β through the state's successful No Place Like Home program. Watch why HCD's efforts like this are important to supporting Californians getting back on their feet.
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4. π» NEW GENAI EFFORTS
Three state projects seeking GenAI solutions are moving forward to help agencies improve housing, budget spending, and job training strategies. Learn more at the newly launched GenAI.CA.Gov.
5. π₯ GOLDEN STATE OF MIND
The California Film Commission has awarded $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 film and television projects through its Film and Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. As a result, this investment is expected to generate $509 million in expenditures, supporting local businesses and creating jobs. Projects included "Imperfect Women" and "Bad Monkey," which is relocating from Florida to California.
Video of the week
The X Games will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary in California's capital β building on California's already nation-leading tourism.
Photo of the week
California is launching a pilot project to stop trash from clogging the Tijuana River as part of $35 million in investments to address the ongoing sewage crisis.
Here's what we're reading
New Census data confirmed earlier reports by the California Department of Finance: California's population is increasing again, in fact by more than 200,000 since last year alone.
By the numbers
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Governor Newsom requests federal fishery disaster to support albacore fishing industry
Dec 24, 2024
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom and other West Coast governors are requesting a federal fishery disaster to support communities reliant on the industry following the worst albacore fishery season in over 30 years. SACRAMENTO β Today, Governor Gavin Newsom...
CHP arrests 100+ suspects during statewide holiday retail theft blitz (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/12/24/chp-arrests-100-suspects-during-statewide-holiday-retail-theft-blitz/)
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News What you need to know: CHP arrested more than a hundred suspects as part of a recent statewide blitz to crack down on retail theft during what is commercially the busiest season of the year β promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout...
ICYMI: "Californians are paying less to fill up at the pump" (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/12/23/icymi-californians-are-paying-less-to-fill-up-at-the-pump/)
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News What you need to know: According to new data from the California Energy Commission, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California is 20 cents lower than last year and 70 cents lower than 2022 β saving Californians billions of dollars at the pump....
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The California Weekly
Welcome to The California Weekly, your Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements you might have missed.
News you might have missed
1. π SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA STUDENTS
Beginning in the upcoming school year, California's kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be annually screened with newly approved tools for reading difficulties, providing early identification and support for 1.2 million students. Local school districts can use these tools to screen all kindergarten through second grade students for risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia.
2. π« SUPERCHARGING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
The state received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its proposed Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration waiver. The Biden-Harris Administration just approved California's BH-CONNECT Initiative, which allows California to provide eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment up to 6 months of transitional rent to support their recovery and initiates a new $1.9 billion behavioral health workforce initiative. Learn more about why this is important.
3. ποΈ BREAKING GROUND ON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
The Department of Housing and Community Development joined the groundbreaking of new supportive housing in Contra Costa County. This housing will also support those experiencing homelessness and facing mental health challenges β through the state's successful No Place Like Home program. Watch why HCD's efforts like this are important to supporting Californians getting back on their feet.
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4. π» NEW GENAI EFFORTS
Three state projects seeking GenAI solutions are moving forward to help agencies improve housing, budget spending, and job training strategies. Learn more at the newly launched GenAI.CA.Gov.
5. π₯ GOLDEN STATE OF MIND
The California Film Commission has awarded $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 film and television projects through its Film and Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. As a result, this investment is expected to generate $509 million in expenditures, supporting local businesses and creating jobs. Projects included "Imperfect Women" and "Bad Monkey," which is relocating from Florida to California.
Video of the week
The X Games will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary in California's capital β building on California's already nation-leading tourism.
Photo of the week
California is launching a pilot project to stop trash from clogging the Tijuana River as part of $35 million in investments to address the ongoing sewage crisis.
Here's what we're reading
New Census data confirmed earlier reports by the California Department of Finance: California's population is increasing again, in fact by more than 200,000 since last year alone.
By the numbers
- $1,300,000 β From the CAL FIRE Forest Health grant program to the Hoopa Valley Tribe β enhancing wildfire resilience, preserving oak woodlands, and expanding cultural heritage. Learn more about fire resilience efforts.
- $53,000,000 β Recovered by the Department of Managed Health Care from health plans on behalf of Californians.
- 14,600+ β Jobs created by the California High Speed Rail project, with more than 70% located in the Central Valley region.
- 55 β Months of job market expansion in the Golden State, during which more than 3 million jobs have been gained.
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Governor Newsom requests federal fishery disaster to support albacore fishing industry
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News What you need to know: Governor Newsom and other West Coast governors are requesting a federal fishery disaster to support communities reliant on the industry following the worst albacore fishery season in over 30 years. SACRAMENTO β Today, Governor Gavin Newsom...
CHP arrests 100+ suspects during statewide holiday retail theft blitz (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/12/24/chp-arrests-100-suspects-during-statewide-holiday-retail-theft-blitz/)
Dec 24, 2024
News What you need to know: CHP arrested more than a hundred suspects as part of a recent statewide blitz to crack down on retail theft during what is commercially the busiest season of the year β promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout...
ICYMI: "Californians are paying less to fill up at the pump" (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/12/23/icymi-californians-are-paying-less-to-fill-up-at-the-pump/)
Dec 23, 2024
News What you need to know: According to new data from the California Energy Commission, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California is 20 cents lower than last year and 70 cents lower than 2022 β saving Californians billions of dollars at the pump....
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