California Government
Below are some useful links about Government on California:
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State of California  - Official site. Government page links to state laws, elected officials, agencies and departments, and sites for cities and counties in the state. |
| Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors - The mission of the Board is to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating the practice of professional engineering and land surveying. |
| Bureau of Automotive Repair - This California State Agency regulates automotive repair facilities, and licenses lamp and brake inspection stations. Also implements California's Smog Check program. |
| Bureau of State Audits - Provides access to current reports, employment opportunities, and related links. |
| California Community Care Licensing - Licenses and oversees both day care and residential facilities for children and adults in the State of California. Provides information on selecting a facility. |
| California Department of Child Support Services - Provides information about guidelines, procedures, programs, and available services. |
| California Department of Education - Office web site for the California Department of Education which presents information about various programs of the department. Many valuable education links. |
| California Department of Health Services - Official website for department which is part of the Health and Welfare Agency. Mission is to protect and improve the health of all Californians. |
| California Department of Industrial Relations - Established to improve working conditions for California's wage earners, and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. |
| California Department of Insurance - Provides information for insurance consumers, insurers, agents and brokers, including advice, regulations, news, reports and online forms. |
| California Department of Motor Vehicles - California DMV Home Page is available for customers to check out publications, download forms, brochures, FAQs, Vehicle Information, Boats, Vessel, and Field Office Hours. |
| California Department of Social Services - Serves, aids, and protects needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourages personal responsibility, and fosters independence. |
| California Department of Technology Services - Provides cost effective, large scale data processing and telecommunications services to state, county, federal and local government entities throughout California. |
| California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Latest highway conditions, maps, and links to regional weather reports. |
| California Department of Veterans Affairs - Includes information about the Cal-Vet Loan program, the Veterans Homes, the Veterans Memorial, and other benefits and support for the state's veterans. |
| California Energy Commission - Facilitates access to data on energy production, consumption, conservation and use in California, as well as information on electricity deregulation, renewable energy and energy research. |
| California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA )e - Mission is to improve environmental quality in order to protect public health, the welfare of California's citizens, and California's natural resources. |
| California Franchise Tax Board - The department that collects state personal income taxes and bank and corporation taxes for the State of California. Access to forms and tax information. |
| California Government Organizations - Links to government organizations in the state. |
| California Groundwater Information - Access to data and hydrographs for nearly 20,000 wells in groundwater basins throughout California from Department of Water Resources. |
| California Highway Patrol [CHP] - Enforcement policies, driver safety tips, and history. |
| California Land Use Planning Network - LUPIN (Land Use Planning Information Network) is an information service that supports and addresses California land use planning issues via the CERES web. |
| California Legislative Portal - Provides single point of entry to existing legislative website information. Organized by category for easy access. |
| California Local Government Finance Almanac - Data, statistics, analyses, and articles on California city and county finance. |
| California Lottery - Winning numbers and game information. |
| California National Guard - Offers information about service opportunities, news, history, and related links. |
| California Public Utilities Commission - Has control over Energy, Rail Safety and Carriers, Telecommunications, and Water rates and operating conditions as permitted by state law. |
| California Secretary of State - Lobbying Activity - Directory of lobbyists active in the State of California as compiled by the Secretary of State, searchable by name, firm, employer, or ID. |
| California State Assembly - Member directory, legislative calendar, committees, caucuses, and the full text of bills and upcoming legislation. |
| California State Controller's Office - Controller's profile, introduction to office, and resources to assist the people of California. |
| California State Parks - Portal and information site for individuals wanting to use the State Parks of California. |
| California State Senate - Official site. Full text of bills is online and search able. Also lots of legislative information: committees, assignments, schedules. |
| California State Treasurer's Office - Provides information about office programs and services, including Holocaust restitution, investments, credit ratings, and financial reports. |
| California Vehicle Code - This state statue of line contains the entire California Vehicle Code. Index and links to specific sections. The code is not annotated. |
| CaliforniaCareers.info - Coordinates the development of an occupational information system that serves the needs of vocational education, employment and training programs and career guidance. |
| California's Natural Resources - Information and links relating to state parks, national parks, monuments, and preserves, and national forests within California, as well as California's biodiversity, coastal resources, cultural diversity, deserts, energy, forests, geology, plantlife, water, wetlands and wildlife. |
| Children and Family Services Division - Division of California Department of Social Services responsible for programs and services for families and children, providing a statewide system for care providers and appropriate services to children including adoption. |
| Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Provides information on state credentialing procedures, regulations, and examinations. |
| Contacts for Justice and District Attorneys - This list of California District Attorneys may be useful if you have violations to report. |
| Delta Company 1/184th Infantry (AASLT) - An anti-armor air assault infantry unit of the California Army National Guard. |
| Department of Aging - Offers information about services for seniors, area agencies, current programs, legislation, and related links. |
| Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Provides licensing assistance and information as well as related legislation, forms, and updates. |
| Department of Conservation - Works to safeguard farmland and open space resources; regulate oil, gas and geothermal wells; study and map earthquakes, landslides, and mineral resources; reclamation of land used for mining; and promote beverage container recycling. |
| Department of Consumer Affairs - Consumer information and links to state consumer sites, federal consumer sites, and consumer organizations. |
| Department of Finance - Provides information about the state budget, demographics, monthly financial bulletins, and related links. |
| Department of Food and Agriculture - Official site providing information about state programs and services. |
| Department of General Services - Offers access to state forms, services, publications, and agencies. |
| Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) - Manages staffing, benefits, and labor relations for state agencies. Provides detailed policies and salary information. |
| Department of Social Services: Refugee Programs Bureau - Who is a refugee? Obtain information on services and programs available to refugees in California. Listing of VOLAGS, MAAS, and county offices that provide social services to the refugee community. |
| Department of Water Resources - Information about the state department managing water activities. |
| Directory of California Government Agencies - Alphabetical list of links to state agencies. |
| Employment Development Department - Administers the Job Service, Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Workforce Investment Act, and Welfare-to-Work programs and handles the audit and collection of employment taxes and maintains employment records for more than 19 million California workers. |
| Employment Development Department - For Employers, Finding a Job, Information on Filing a Claim, Labor Market Information, Employment and Training, Forms and Publications, Index of Services, About EDD. |
| Governor's Office of Emergency Services - About OES, Current Information, Earthquake Preparedness, Hazardous Materials, Information for Emergency Managers, Maps, OES Divisions, Regions and Partners, Plans and Publications |
| Green California - Sponsors programs geared towards energy efficiency and conservation, sustainability, green building and green purchasing practices. |
| Health and Human Services Agency - Offers information on agency programs and functions, including social services, emergency medical services, child support, mental health, and disability. |
| The Mission of the Department of Fish and Game - Enforcement, F and G Commission and Regulations, Fishing, Habitat Conservation, Hunting and Trapping, Information and Education Office, Just 4 Kids, Lands and Facilities, Licensing, Site Map, Statistics and Databases, Spill Prevention and Response, Threatened and Endangered Species. |
| Municipal Management Association of Northern California - Membership organization of local government management professionals located throughout the 40 counties of Northern California |
| Municipal Management Association of Southern California - An organization composed of entry level and mid-management professionals representing local governments within a nine county area of Southern California. |
| Office of the Attorney General - Provides information about the incumbent as well as current programs and initiatives. |
| Office of the Governor - Official site providing information about the administration, issues, statements, and programs. |
| Office of the Lt. Governor - Official site offering information about the current administration as well as news and updates on program initiatives. |
| Office of Traffic Safety - Provides information related to the mission of reducing fatalities and losses through implementation of California highway safety initiatives. Includes information about current campaigns, safety statistics, and reports. |
| Office of Water Recycling - State Water Resources Control Board - provides financial assistance for water reclamation projects, in the form of low-interest loans for project construction and grants for project planning. |
| Official California Legislative Information - Welcome to the official site for California legislative information. This WWW site is maintained by the Legislative Counsel of California, pursuant to California law. Contains complete text of all bills, including amendments. |
| Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA) - Public agency which provides liability, workers' compensation, and other insurance coverage programs along with risk management services to cities and special districts. |
| Respiratory Care Board of California - Protects and serves the consumer by enforcing the Respiratory Care Practice Act and its regulations, concerning the delivery and availability of services, and promotes professionalism of the practitioners. |
| Secretary of State - Internet point-of-contact for Elections and voting, Political Reform and campaign financing, State Archives, Corporations and Limited Partnerships, and Notary Public. |
| Vital Statistics Data Tables - Provides data on California’s births, deaths, and demographics. Data are presented in various forms (e.g., counts, rates, percentages), geographic levels (nation, state, county, ZIP code), and time periods (e.g., annual, multi-year trends). |
| Workers Comp Executive - Covers issues relating to the state workers' compensation system, including regulations, legislation, court decisions, and fee schedules. |