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State Agencies

Caltrans Partners to Promote Crash Responder Safety Week

On November 2, 2026, Caltrans, along with several agencies including the California Highway Patrol and the American Automobile Association, launched a campaign for Crash Responder Safety Week. The initiative aims to…

· California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Governor

Governor Newsom Honors Fallen LAPD Officer Thomas Denton

On November 6, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement honoring Los Angeles Police Department Officer Thomas Denton, who died on November 5, 2026, during an on-duty training exercise. Officer Denton, 46, served…

· Office of the Governor of California