California marks its 175th anniversary as a state, celebrating its rich history of innovation and diversity. Governor Gavin Newsom highlights California’s role as a cultural and technological powerhouse, from Hollywood to the internet. Despite current challenges, Newsom expresses optimism, emphasizing California’s commitment to values and diversity. “We’re successful not in spite of who we are or what we believe in, but because of it,” he states. California, the fourth largest economy globally,

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Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE