Governor Brown Delivers 2018 State of the State Address More Information Governor Brown Proposes 2018-19 State Budget More Information Governor Brown Signs Landmark Climate Bill to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program More Information Top Story Governor Brown to President Trump Ahead of Visit: “In California We Are Focusing on Bridges, Not Walls” SACRAMENTO – Noting the lofty focus and collaborative spirit of first-time visits to California from past U.S. presidents like Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sent President Donald J. Trump a letter reminding him that “in California we are focusing on bridges, not walls” and invited him to the Central Valley – where more than a dozen bridges and viaducts are being built for the nation’s first and only High-Speed Rail line. The full text of Governor Brown’s letter to President Trump is copied below: March 12, 2018 The Honorable Donald J. Trump... Read More Recent News Governor Brown to President Trump Ahead of Visit: “In California We Are Focusing on Bridges, Not Walls” SACRAMENTO – Noting the lofty focus and collaborative spirit of first-time visits to California from past U.S. presidents like Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sent President Donald J. Trump a letter reminding him that “in... read more Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Pomona Police Officer SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pomona Police Department Officer Greggory Casillas: “Anne and I are saddened by the tragic death of Officer Casillas early this morning. We offer our deepest... read more Governor Brown Issues Statement on Yountville Veterans Home Shooting SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the shooting at the Yountville Veterans Home: “Anne and I are deeply saddened by the horrible violence at the Yountville Veterans Home, which tragically took the lives of three... read more Go to Newsroom Social Media Updates Tweets by GovPressOffice Follow @GovPressOffice Global Climate Action Summit Join Us Under2 Coalition Learn More America's Pledge Learn More U.S. Climate Alliance Learn More About the Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was born in San Francisco on April 7, 1938. Brown was elected California Secretary of State in 1970 and Governor in 1974 and 1978. After his governorship, Brown lectured and traveled widely, practiced law, served as California’s Democratic Party chairman and ran for president. Brown was elected Oakland Mayor in 1998 and California Attorney General in 2006. He was elected Governor again in 2010 and reelected in 2014 to serve a historic fourth term. Under Brown, California has created more than 2.5 million new jobs, eliminated a $27 billion budget deficit and enacted sweeping environmental, public safety, immigration, health care, water, transportation, pension, education, housing and economic development reforms. More about the Governor About the First Lady Contact
Governor Brown to President Trump Ahead of Visit: “In California We Are Focusing on Bridges, Not Walls” SACRAMENTO – Noting the lofty focus and collaborative spirit of first-time visits to California from past U.S. presidents like Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sent President Donald J. Trump a letter reminding him that “in... read more
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Pomona Police Officer SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pomona Police Department Officer Greggory Casillas: “Anne and I are saddened by the tragic death of Officer Casillas early this morning. We offer our deepest... read more
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Yountville Veterans Home Shooting SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the shooting at the Yountville Veterans Home: “Anne and I are deeply saddened by the horrible violence at the Yountville Veterans Home, which tragically took the lives of three... read more
