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class="section-understated"> <div class="container p-y-lg"> <div class="col-md-10"> <p class="lead"> Californians deserve a government that works for them and with them. One that will work to ensure opportunity and justice. We are building a California not for the few, but for all — including those who have historically been left out. </p> <p class="lead"> We are doing the work to make our state a place for every Californian and all the diversity that makes us strong. Our state will be known as a place where everyone is respected, protected, and connected. </p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="container p-b-lg"> <h2>California government</h2> <h3 class="m-b-lg">Branches of government</h3> <div class="row p-t-lg"> <div class="col-md-4 mt-5 mb-5 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <img src="/images/about-branch-1.png" class="img-fluid pos-rel p-a m-t-minus-70 width-90pct relative-centered-x" alt="The American flag and State of California flag are raised in front of the Sacramento State Capitol." /> <h4 class="m-b m-t-md text-left">Executive</h4> <p class="m-b text-left"> The Governor leads California's executive branch, which includes elected officials and administrators. </p> <p class="text-center mt-auto m-b-md"> <a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/" class="btn btn-primary btn-hover w-100" >Visit the Governor’s website</a > </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-5 mb-5 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <img src="/images/about-branch-2.png" class="img-fluid pos-rel p-a m-t-minus-70 width-90pct relative-centered-x" alt="A microphone is propped up over a wooden desk at a courthouse." /> <h4 class="m-b m-t-md text-left">Legislative</h4> <p class="m-b text-left"> The California Legislature votes on state laws and drafts legislation. </p> <p class="text-center mt-auto m-b-md"> <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/" class="btn btn-primary btn-hover w-100" >Visit the Legislature’s website</a > </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-5 mb-5 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <img src="/images/about-branch-3.png" class="img-fluid pos-rel p-a m-t-minus-70 width-90pct relative-centered-x" alt="The American flag waves in front of the United States Court House." /> <h4 class="m-b m-t-md text-left">Judicial</h4> <p class="m-b text-left"> The judicial branch interprets and applies laws at state and local levels. </p> <p class="text-center mt-auto m-b-md"> <a href="https://www.courts.ca.gov/" class="btn btn-primary btn-hover w-100" >Visit the CA Courts website</a > </p> </div> </div> </div>  <h2 class="h3 mt-4 mb-3">More about our government</h2> <div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-3 flex-column flex-md-row m-b-md"> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary text-nowrap" href="https://ebudget.ca.gov/" >California budget</a > <a class="btn btn-outline-primary text-nowrap" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections" >Elections and voting</a > <a class="btn btn-outline-primary text-nowrap" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/who-are-my-representatives" >Look up my representatives</a > <a class="btn btn-outline-primary text-nowrap" href="https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/" >Guide to CA courts</a > </div> </div>  <section class="section-understated p-y-lg"> <div class="container"> <h2 class="m-t-0">Current priorities</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="/LAfires/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> 2025 LA fires</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> 2025 Early January Los Angeles County Fires: Resources for Impacted Individuals </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://abortion.ca.gov/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Abortion access</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> Abortion is legal and protected in California. Get accurate information about abortion services in California. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://build.ca.gov/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Building California</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> California is making a big investment in infrastructure (roads, clean energy, and more). Find out about key projects in your area. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://climateaction.ca.gov/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Climate action</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> Everyone can be a part of solving climate change. There are programs for everyone, whether you rent or own a home. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="/gasfacts/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Gas facts</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> California is acting to protect our people from gas price spikes. We’re working toward a future of cleaner air and better roads for all. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://www.caloes.ca.gov/gunsafety/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Gun safety</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> California is providing communities the opportunity to safely access help, care and resources to prevent gun violence. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="/immigration/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Immigration</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> The information and resources available for immigrant families, including public programs, schools, and federal immigration policies. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.ca.gov/" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Mental health care for all</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> California is transforming our entire mental health system. The result: better behavioral health care for all Californians. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 mt-2 mb-2 mb-md-4 mt-md-0"> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover p-x-md p-b-md pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-100 transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 d-flex flex-column rounded-10"> <h3 class="h5 font-size-20"> <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/opioids/Pages/landingpage.aspx" class="color-p2 link-before no-underline d-block"> Opioids</a > </h3> <p class="m-b gray-900"> Opioids are the leading cause of drug overdose deaths. California is doubling down to combat the opioid crisis and save lives. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>  <div class="container p-b-lg"> <h2>State symbols</h2> <div class="row mb-lg-4"> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column m-b-md rounded"> <img src="/images/about-flag.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="The California state flag" /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State flag</h3> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column rounded"> <img src="/images/about-seal.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="The great seal of the state of California" /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State seal</h3> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column rounded"> <img src="/images/about-colors.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="A rectangle is cut diagonally by two colors, blue and gold." /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State colors</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column m-b-md rounded"> <img src="/images/about-animal.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="A large, brown grizzly bear wades in a river bordered by grassy soil." /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State animal</h3> <p class="text-center m-b-md">California grizzly bear</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column m-b-md rounded"> <img src="/images/about-flower.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="Orangey-yellow poppies are open toward the sun against a backdrop of green stems and leaves." /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State flower</h3> <p class="text-center m-b-md">California poppy</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 m-b-md"> <div class="bg-white pos-rel h-100 brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 d-flex flex-column m-b-md rounded"> <img src="/images/about-tree.png" class="img-fluid rounded-top" alt="A massive, hollowed, redwood tree trunk stands in front of smaller redwood trees in a forest." /> <h3 class="h4 m-b m-t-md text-center">State tree</h3> <p class="text-center m-b-md">California redwood</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pt-4"> <a href="https://www.library.ca.gov/california-history/state-symbols/" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3 p-x-md" >View all state symbols</a > </div> </div>  <div class="section-primary topo-lines"> <div class="container pt-1 p-b-md"> <h2 class="h2">California milestones</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 mb-4"> <div class="bg-primary text-center p-x-md p-a-md pos-rel h-100 rounded-4"> <p class="text-3-5rem m-b-0"> <span class="scroll-counter" data-counter-time="1000" style="visibility: visible;" >1.5</span >m </p> <p>zero emission vehicles in the state (by 2025)</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3 mb-4"> <div class="bg-primary text-center p-x-md p-a-md pos-rel h-100 rounded-4"> <p class="text-3-5rem m-b-0"> <span class="scroll-counter" data-counter-time="1500" style="visibility: visible;" >90</span >% </p> <p>clean energy by 2035</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3 mb-4"> <div class="bg-primary text-center p-x-md p-a-md pos-rel h-100 rounded-4"> <p class="text-3-5rem m-b-0"> <span class="scroll-counter" data-counter-time="2000" style="visibility: visible;" >230</span >+ </p> <p>state government agencies serving you</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3 mb-4"> <div class="bg-primary text-center p-x-md p-a-md pos-rel h-100 rounded-4"> <p class="text-3-5rem m-b-0"> $<span class="scroll-counter" data-counter-time="2300" style="visibility: visible;" >60</span >b+ </p> <p>generated to support our communities</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="container p-b-lg"> <h2>Visiting California</h2> <div 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