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Prepared by Precision Advocacy
This week's update examines three recent reports with significant implications for Orange County's public safety, health and human services, and legislative and budget priorities heading into 2027.
First, a new State Auditor report identifies significant deficiencies in California's oversight and maintenance of aging dams and levees, including delayed repairs, inadequate emergency planning, and substantial funding shortfalls. The findings are particularly relevant to Orange County because Santiago Creek Dam at Irvine Lake is classified as being in poor condition with an extremely high downstream hazard rating. Although Irvine Ranch Water District is advancing improvements, the audit could prompt legislation imposing additional maintenance, planning, and financial obligations on dam owners and local agencies. Ensuring adequate state funding for infrastructure improvements and emergency preparedness will be important as the legislature considers the audit's recommendations next year.
Second, a new Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report examines the relationships between homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice reforms. Among its findings, PPIC estimates that Proposition 47 contributed to increases in unsheltered homelessness and serious drug use while reducing referrals to substance use treatment through the criminal justice system. The research underscores the importance of coordinating homelessness services, behavioral health treatment, and public safety efforts, particularly as counties continue implementing Proposition 36 and expanding treatment capacity.
Finally, recent Legislative Analyst's Office reports examine the 2026-27 state budget's investments in human services and K-12 education. For Orange County, the most immediate concern is whether increased state funding for CalFresh administration and related programs will adequately cover the additional staffing, technology, and compliance costs associated with H.R. 1 implementation. The education budget also provides opportunities for coordination with school districts and the Orange County Department of Education on homelessness prevention, behavioral health, and services for vulnerable children. As preparations for the 2027-28 budget begin, documenting actual County costs and identifying gaps in state support will be essential to future funding requests.
State Auditor: Poorly Maintained Dams and Levees Continue to Pose a Risk to Public Safety
The California State Auditor released a report finding significant shortcomings in the state's oversight of aging dams and levees, including insufficient maintenance funding, delayed repairs, incomplete emergency planning, and inadequate enforcement of safety requirements. The audit raises concerns about the ability of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to ensure that critical flood-control infrastructure is maintained and that surrounding communities are adequately protected.
The findings are particularly relevant to Orange County because Santiago Creek Dam, which impounds Irvine Lake, has been classified as both in poor condition and an extremely high downstream hazard. The County also operates its own flood-control infrastructure and participates in the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, making dam safety, emergency preparedness, and continued infrastructure investment important local priorities.
Key statewide findings
- 57 of California's 1,222 dams were rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of May 2026, including 40 classified as high or extremely high hazard.
- Failure of the 40 dams could collectively endanger as many as 1.5 million people and cause more than $265 billion in economic damage.
- DWR has not fully exercised its enforcement authority against owners who fail to remedy dam deficiencies, despite having authority to impose penalties since 2017.
- Cal OES has not approved Emergency Action Plans for 245 dams, including 199 classified as high or extremely high hazard.
- Nearly one-third of the 102 local agencies responsible for maintaining levees within the State Plan of Flood Control received unacceptable maintenance ratings in 2025, placing approximately 267,600 people and $38.9 billion in property at risk.
- DWR estimates that at least $165 million in additional annual funding is necessary over 30 years to address maintenance needs for State Plan of Flood Control levees.
The audit emphasizes that the underlying challenge is not simply a lack of enforcement. Many dam owners lack the financial resources necessary to complete major repairs, while existing state law does not require them to establish adequate maintenance reserves.
A dam's hazard classification describes the consequences if it fails, not the probability of failure. A poor condition rating identifies safety deficiencies requiring remedial action; it does not mean failure is imminent.
Santiago Creek Dam (Irvine Lake). DWR's September 2025 dam inventory classified Santiago Creek Dam as in poor condition, with an extremely high downstream hazard rating and reservoir restrictions in place since May 2020. The dam is operated by Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), which has acknowledged that the dam's spillway and outlet tower require modernization and is advancing a project to replace those structures, strengthen the embankment, and improve seismic safety and water-storage reliability. Its public project schedule anticipates construction beginning in 2027, although more recent planning documents indicate completion could extend beyond 2030.
IRWD's Santiago Creek Dam Improvement Project demonstrates the importance of sustained funding for aging infrastructure. The district also has an approved Emergency Action Plan, and the plan identifies the Orange County Sheriff's Department as the primary public safety answering point for a dam incident.
Other Orange County Dams. The State Auditor's December 2025 high-risk assessment also identified Rattlesnake Canyon Dam in Irvine as fair condition with an extremely high downstream hazard classification. Separately, DWR's September 2025 inventory lists several County-owned facilities, including Villa Park Dam, Sulphur Creek Dam, Yorba Dam, and Trabuco Retarding Basin, as satisfactory. The audit does not identify new deficiencies at these County-owned facilities.
Flood-control Infrastructure. The audit's levee findings specifically concern the State Plan of Flood Control in the Sacramento and San Joaquin River watersheds. Nevertheless, the broader concerns regarding aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and insufficient funding are relevant to the County's flood control responsibilities. Orange County participates in the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, which includes Prado Dam improvements, Santiago Creek, and the lower Santa Ana River. The project is intended to improve flood protection for more than 3.35 million residents across Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
The audit recommends that the legislature require owners of high and extremely high hazard dams to develop 10-year maintenance and repair plans, including cost estimates, financial reserves, and potential decommissioning plans. It also recommends stronger enforcement authority for DWR, additional deadlines for emergency plans, and more aggressive intervention when levee maintenance requirements are not met.
These proposals could create new financial and administrative obligations for local governments and water districts. DWR estimates that approximately $28 billion will be needed to repair California's dams to satisfactory condition, including anticipated future deficiencies. DWR disputed portions of the audit, arguing that enforcement alone will not resolve funding constraints and that repairs must be prioritized according to actual safety risks.
Funding will be an important issue in 2027. Proposition 4 provides $464 million through the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program with up to $228 million identified for the first round. Proposition 4 also provides $141 million for flood control subventions for eligible local partnerships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outside the State Plan of Flood Control.
In the near term, the County may wish to coordinate with IRWD regarding the status of Santiago Creek Dam improvements, review emergency notification and evacuation coordination with affected cities and public safety agencies and monitor the Proposition 4 funding opportunities and any legislation introduced in response to the audit.
PPIC Report: Homelessness and Drug Use in California
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) recently released a report, Homelessness and Drug Use in California, examining the rise in drug use and homelessness in California and the impacts of criminal justice reform on those trends. The report draws on state and federal data, as well as research from UCSF Benioff's landmark California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness published in 2023, and subsequent research.
Findings from the report suggest that while Proposition 47, approved by voters in 2014, reduced incarceration rates, the measure also contributed to increases in unsheltered homelessness and drug use, as well as a decline in drug treatment. Earlier criminal justice reforms and pandemic related changes also substantially reduced incarceration, but PPIC did not find consistent evidence that these events increased homelessness or drug use. The report suggests that significant state investments in homelessness, housing, and behavioral health services may have helped mitigate some of the consequences of reduced incarceration, underscoring the importance of adequate services and coordination across systems.
Homelessness Trends and Contributing Factors. California's homelessness rate increased by more than 60% between 2014 and 2025, compared with an 18% increase across the rest of the country. In 2025, California had the sixth highest overall homelessness rate nationally and the second-highest unsheltered homelessness rate, behind Oregon. The growth was driven largely by people living outdoors or in places not intended for human habitation. The report also notes that 2025 counts showed a decline in total and unsheltered homelessness statewide and in most counties.
Homelessness varies considerably across California. Northern, less populated counties reported some of the highest rates, alongside major urban areas such as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Imperial County also had relatively high rates. Several Central Valley counties, including Fresno and Kern, reported elevated rates of drug overdose deaths and hospitalizations.
The researchers examined housing costs, vacancy rates, poverty, unemployment, disability assistance, behavioral health capacity, permanent housing, and incarceration. Counties with higher rents and lower housing vacancy rates generally had higher homelessness rates. However, changes in housing costs, poverty, and unemployment did not show statistically significant relationships with changes in local homelessness rates over the study period. The researchers caution that these findings do not rule out housing affordability as an important contributor to homelessness.
Major Contributing factors. California experienced a statewide decline of more than 20% in the rate of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients over the past decade. Areas with larger declines in SSI receipt tended to experience greater increases in homelessness. Because SSI provides cash assistance to low-income people with disabilities, the finding highlights the vulnerability of individuals with limited incomes and significant health needs, as well as the potential importance of maintaining access to benefits.
Counties that expanded permanent housing capacity more substantially experienced larger reductions in homelessness rates, particularly in the years following the pandemic. Approximately 60% of permanent housing beds are in supportive housing, which combines housing with services such as case management and behavioral health support. The findings suggest that recent investments in permanent housing may be contributing to reductions in homelessness.
Drug Use, Overdoses, and Treatment Access. California historically had lower drug overdose death rates than the rest of the nation, but its rates increased more sharply in recent years. While overdose deaths declined nationally after 2021, California continued to experience increases through 2023, the latest year included in that analysis. Differences in the timing and composition of the drug supply, particularly the later spread of fentanyl in California, may help explain this divergence.
Methamphetamine remains a major concern. Research cited in the report found that approximately 37% of Californians experiencing homelessness reported regular illicit drug use, and about one-third reported recent, regular methamphetamine use. Access to treatment remains limited, with approximately one in five people experiencing homelessness who used drugs regularly reporting that they wanted treatment but were unable to obtain it. Fewer than 5% of homeless Californians with a history of opioid use had received medication-assisted treatment.
California also has lower drug treatment admission rates than the rest of the country, with much of the decline attributable to fewer referrals from courts, jails, prisons, parole, and probation. These findings indicate that treatment availability and the systems through which people enter treatment are important components of the state's response. The report also identifies workforce shortages as a constraint on expanding behavioral health capacity.
Criminal Justice Reform and Proposition 47. California's criminal justice reforms were intended in part to reduce prison overcrowding and the costs and consequences of incarceration. Public safety realignment, enacted in 2011 through AB 109, shifted responsibility for certain lower-level felony offenders from state prisons and parole to county jails and probation. Proposition 47 reclassified certain drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, further reducing incarceration and felony drug arrests.
One of the report's most significant and potentially controversial findings is that Proposition 47 increased California's overall homelessness rate by approximately 8% and its unsheltered homelessness rate by about 10%. This represents an estimated 7,000 additional people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and approximately 20% of the increase in the unsheltered population between 2015 and 2019.
The report also estimates that Proposition 47 contributed to a 7%-8% increase in serious drug use, measured through overdose deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits. The evidence is strongest for nonfatal overdose outcomes. Counties experiencing average reductions in incarceration following the measure saw overdose hospitalization rates increase by approximately 7% and overdose-related emergency department visits increase by approximately 8%. The findings regarding overdose deaths were less conclusive.
The report further finds evidence that Proposition 47 reduced drug treatment admissions by approximately 20%, primarily through a decline in court and criminal justice referrals. These results suggest that the criminal justice system can function as an important connection point to treatment for individuals who might otherwise not receive services.
PPIC did not find consistent evidence that public safety realignment or pandemic-related reductions in incarceration increased homelessness or overdose deaths. Importantly, the researchers suggest that funding for local behavioral health services, coordination among agencies, and emergency investments during the pandemic may have helped mitigate potential negative effects. They also acknowledge that differences in housing market conditions and the populations affected by the reforms may help explain the findings.
Policy Implications and Ongoing Assessments. The report emphasizes that reducing incarceration without providing adequate alternatives can create additional demand for housing, treatment, and community-based support. The state has made substantial investments, including approximately $4 billion through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program since 2019, more than $2 billion through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), and more than $6 billion in bond funding associated with Proposition 1. CalAIM and the Behavioral Health Services Act have also provided opportunities to expand housing supports and behavioral health services.
PPIC recommends continued assessment of these investments, including local service capacity, outcomes, and coordination among county behavioral health departments, courts, correctional agencies, and homelessness service providers. The researchers also identify the need to connect people leaving incarceration with housing and treatment before release, expand access to services outside the criminal justice system, and strengthen the behavioral health workforce.
Proposition 36, approved by voters in 2024, introduced a treatment-mandated felony option for certain repeat drug offenses. The report notes that early implementation data from 2025 showed relatively low participation among people offered treatment and substantial variation across counties. Whether Proposition 36 successfully increases treatment enrollment and improves outcomes remains to be seen. The findings reinforce the importance of sufficient treatment capacity and effective coordination among prosecutors, courts, probation, and behavioral health providers as implementation continues.
The report also points to new reporting requirements under the Behavioral Health Services Act that could provide a more comprehensive picture of how counties are spending their funding. This additional information may help policymakers better assess results and encourage stronger coordination among county behavioral health departments, courts, and correctional agencies.
Overall, the PPIC report presents homelessness, substance use, and incarceration as interconnected and complex challenges that cannot be addressed through criminal justice policy alone. The findings support a coordinated approach that combines appropriate accountability and pathways to treatment with affordable and supportive housing, accessible behavioral health services, and effective transitions from incarceration into the community.
For Orange County, the findings are particularly relevant to ongoing Proposition 36 implementation, behavioral health treatment capacity, homelessness prevention, and coordination of services for individuals leaving custody. They also reinforce the importance of ensuring that state investments provide sufficient ongoing support for treatment, housing, and reentry services, rather than placing additional responsibilities on counties without the resources necessary to carry them out. The report provides useful evidence for the County's continued advocacy for sustainable funding, coordinated service delivery, and meaningful measures of program effectiveness.
Legislative Analyst’s Office – Human Services & Education Budget Reports
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) recently released reports examining the 2026-27 state budget on human services and Proposition 98 and K-12 education. The human services report is particularly relevant to the County’s responsibilities for public assistance administration, child welfare, aging services, and implementation of H.R. 1. The education report primarily addresses funding for school districts and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), with opportunities for coordination on homelessness, food insecurity, behavioral health, and services for vulnerable children.
The human services report is the more directly consequential of the two for the County's budget and legislative priorities, particularly as H.R. 1 implementation proceeds. Although the state has increased funding for CalFresh administration and related services, Orange County will need to determine whether its allocation adequately covers eligibility staffing, training, technology, and compliance costs. The County should also continue documenting the effects of federal changes on health coverage, indigent care demand, food assistance, and other services to support future funding requests.
The education report presents opportunities to strengthen partnerships with school districts and OCDE in areas that overlap with the County's responsibilities for health and human services, homelessness, and juvenile justice. While both reports identify significant statewide investments, they do not provide Orange County specific allocations. The key consideration for the County is whether increased state funding will be sufficient to address growing administrative workloads and service demands.
Human Services
The 2026-27 budget provides approximately $41.4 billion General Fund for human services programs, an increase of $4.3 billion, or 11.5%, compared with 2025-26. More than $3 billion of the increase reflects rate and caseload driven spending, particularly for developmental services, In-Home Supportive Services, and childcare.
County Administration and CalFresh. The budget increases General Fund spending for county social services administration and automation from $1.31 billion to $1.77 billion, an increase of $459.8 million, or 35.1%. The LAO attributes much of this increase to H.R. 1, which shifts certain federal food assistance costs to the state.
Specific appropriations include $223 million in one-time funding for CalFresh county administration, $14 million for CalFresh outreach, and $1.7 million for administration performance monitoring. For Orange County, this funding is particularly important given the additional eligibility verification, reporting, training, and technology requirements associated with federal changes. While the additional funding is welcome, ongoing state support will be necessary as counties assume increased administrative responsibilities under H.R. 1. The County should continue documenting implementation costs and advocating for funding that reflects actual county workloads.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). The budget provides $12.9 billion General Fund for IHSS, an increase of $1.45 billion, or 12.7%. It also includes $25.5 million related to the effects of H.R. 1 on IHSS eligibility for qualified noncitizens. Although much of the statewide increase reflects existing program costs, growing caseloads and changing federal eligibility rules may create additional administrative demands. The County should continue documenting changes in IHSS caseloads, eligibility, and administrative costs to support future funding requests to the legislature and administration.
Child Welfare and Homelessness Prevention. The budget increases General Fund support for Child Welfare Services by $42.2 million, or 3.7%, and includes several targeted augmentations:
- $20 million for child protective services emergency response.
- $15 million for Bringing Families Home.
- $50 million for Home Safe.
- $25 million for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program.
- $10 million for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program.
These investments could strengthen services for families involved with child welfare, older adults at risk of homelessness, and individuals with disabilities. However, because these augmentations are generally one time, the County should continue advocating for ongoing funding to maintain services and address rising costs.
Food Insecurity and Assistance Programs. In addition to CalFresh administrative funding, the budget provides $110 million for CalFood, $20 million to extend the Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefit Transfer Pilot, and additional support for food distribution programs. These investments are particularly relevant as Orange County prepares for potential changes in CalFresh participation and increased food insecurity associated with H.R. 1.
Medi-Cal Eligibility. The LAO also notes that the budget establishes a stricter Medi-Cal asset limit for seniors and adults with disabilities, with estimated statewide savings of $113 million in 2027-28, increasing to $153 million annually by 2029-30. Although the report does not quantify the number of individuals affected, the change warrants attention given Orange County's concerns about Medi-Cal coverage losses and increased indigent care responsibilities. The County should monitor potential eligibility impacts and associated costs as part of its broader H.R. 1 implementation and funding advocacy.
Proposition 98 and K–12 Education
The 2026-27 budget estimates the Proposition 98 funding guarantee for schools and community colleges at $128.1 billion, an increase of $13.5 billion compared with the June 2025 budget estimate. Although funding primarily benefits school districts and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), several investments intersect with the County's health and human services, homelessness, and juvenile justice responsibilities.
Community Schools and Special Education. The budget establishes $1 billion in ongoing funding for community schools, supporting the integration of educational, health, behavioral health, and family services. Eligible schools must opt into the program by November 1, 2026, to receive funding this fiscal year. The budget also provides $2.4 billion in additional special education funding, including separate increases for high-cost mental health and nonpublic school placements. These investments could strengthen coordination between OCDE, school districts, and County health and human services programs.
Homeless Students and Food Insecurity. The budget provides $116 million in competitive grants to improve identification and services for students experiencing homelessness, along with $500 million for school nutrition infrastructure and meal programs, including school food pantries. These investments align with the County's homelessness prevention efforts and could help address increased food insecurity associated with H.R. 1.
Juvenile Justice and Career Pathways. The budget provides $100 million for dual enrollment programs connecting high schools and community colleges, including additional grant funding for educational agencies serving justice-involved students in county facilities. This presents an opportunity for OCDE and Orange County Probation to expand educational and career pathways for youth in the juvenile justice system.
While these appropriations generally do not provide direct funding for County operations, they create opportunities to coordinate services and leverage school-based investments to support vulnerable children and families.
Upcoming Hearings
Agendas are typically posted on the committee websites in the Assembly and Senate a few days prior to the hearings. To view hearings after they take place, you may access them in the Assembly or Senate media archives where they are generally available within a few hours of committee adjournment.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Assembly Joint Hearing Senate Special Committee on International Sporting Events: Olympics, Paralympics, and World Cup Soccer and Joint Committee on the Arts
Donald P. Loker Conference Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Informational Hearing: The Cultural Olympiad, Community Festivals, and Arts and Cultural Plans for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Assembly Utilities and Energy
1021 O Street, Room 1100
Informational/Oversight Hearing: California’s Utility Wildfire Safety Regime
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
1021 O Street, Room 1200
Informational Hearing: Understanding the Contours of the AI Threatscape
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation
Compton Courthouse, 200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton
Informational Hearing: Judgeship and Facility Needs in California Courts
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Assembly Utilities and Energy
1021 O Street, Room 1100
Informational/Oversight Hearing: The Tipping Point: Historic Growth, Generational Investment, and Utility Investability
Grant Opportunities
Application Deadline: 12/1/26 23:59
Title: Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
State Agency / Department: Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Match Funding? No
Estimated Total Funding: $15,000,000.00
Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Application Deadline: 1/6/27 00:00
Title: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93
State Agency / Department: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Match Funding? No
Estimated Total Funding: $200K maximum per applicant each FY $50K maximum per cleanup site
Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
Application Deadline: 11/18/26 23:59
Title: Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)
State Agency / Department: Employment Development Department
Match Funding? No
Estimated Total Funding: $17,000,000.00
Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
Governor’s Press Releases
Below is a list of the governor’s press releases beginning October 7.
October 14: Look for the Label: Governor Newsom visits Central Valley, highlights state’s manufacturing might with new Made in California program
October 13: Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.13.2026
- Elizabeth “Liz” Basnett, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
- Brian Ferguson, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
- Keely Linton-Gallardo, of Ramona, has been appointed to the Domestic Violence Program Advisory Council.
- Richard Moore, of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to the California Student Aid Commission.
October 13: Governor Newsom announces results from California’s first-in-the-nation project to involve Californians in decisions about AI
October 13: California’s clean-energy grid powers through climate-driven extreme heat, meeting highest demand since 2022
October 12: Governor Newsom proclaims Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 12: Governor Newsom has slashed childcare costs, saving families money
October 9: Gobernador Newsom a los californianos: Cuídense y conozcan sus derechos ante el aumento de actividades federales de inmigración
October 9: Governor Newsom urges Californians to stay safe and know their rights amid increased federal immigration enforcement
October 9: Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.9.2026
- Sara Pietrowski, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Executive Director at the State Board of Education.
- Michael Marks, of San Diego, has been appointed Chief AI Engineer at the Office of Data and Innovation.
- Jimmy O’Dea, of San Mateo, has been appointed Deputy Director of Sustainability at the California Department of Transportation.
- Bambi Cisneros, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships at the California Department of Health Care Services.
- Susan Pelbath, of Folsom, has been appointed Chief Programs Officer at the California Department of Rehabilitation.
- Johnnie Chi, of Whittier, has been appointed Medical Director of Metropolitan State Hospital at the California Department of State Hospitals.
- Jason Montiel, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Communication and Planning at the California Department of Managed Health Care.
- Avery Emerson Fisher, of Belvedere-Tiburon, has been appointed to the Youth Empowerment Commission.
October 9: Ahead of El Niño this winter, Governor Newsom prepares California for winter storms and flooding impacts
October 9: California and France build on a decade of cooperation with new partnership to strengthen clean energy, protect communities, and grow economic opportunity
October 9: California improves access to CalFresh food benefits, helping college students get up to $306 a month to buy groceries
October 8: First Partner Siebel Newsom co-hosts summit elevating social connection as an urgent public health priority at the Vatican
October 8: Governor Newsom announces new swiftwater rescue fleet to strengthen California storm preparedness
October 7: Governor Newsom builds nation’s largest state service corps — 50,000 members sworn in since 2019
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