NewsCalifornia News

Actions

Governor Newsom 'headed down' to assess earthquake damage in Ridgecrest

Posted
and last updated

According to a tweet at around 1 p.m. Governor Gavin Newsom says that he is headed to Ridgecrest.

Newsom detailed that he was headed down to assess damage and meet with local leaders, first responders, and state officials in Ridgecrest and surrounding areas affected by the earthquakes.
He also thanked those working tirelessly to support the communities.

Gavin also tweeted a picture showing him walking towards an aircraft.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Wednesday

04/08/2026

Partly Cloudy

-° / 59°

3%

Thursday

04/09/2026

Partly Cloudy

84° / 56°

4%

Friday

04/10/2026

Partly Cloudy

78° / 56°

24%

Saturday

04/11/2026

Rain

75° / 52°

76%

Sunday

04/12/2026

Showers

63° / 48°

49%

Monday

04/13/2026

Mostly Clear

65° / 46°

6%

Tuesday

04/14/2026

Clear

73° / 49°

3%

Wednesday

04/15/2026

Partly Cloudy

77° / 54°

3%