Golden State Today

The University of California, Davis, is making strides in addressing global food challenges through its cross-disciplinary approach.

Stephanie Hampton named new director at Tahoe Environmental Research Center

The University of California, Davis has announced the appointment of Stephanie Hampton as the new director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.

California Highway Patrol graduates largest class in two years

Governor Gavin Newsom has congratulated 121 new California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers who are set to be sworn in today at a ceremony in West Sacramento.

California receives billions for infrastructure under bipartisan law

Nearly $62 billion from the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has funded numerous infrastructure projects in California since 2021.

Federal aid boosts California wildfire recovery efforts

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that five California communities severely affected by the 2018 wildfires will receive $40.7 million in federal funding to aid in their economic recovery.

California's property tax revenues up 8.7% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $949 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Political donations: Who contributed most in California during week ending Oct. 5?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 5 can be found here.

California offers new rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades

Eligible Californians can now apply for rebates to reduce home energy costs through a federal program.

Operation Royal Flush leads to arrests and firearm seizures

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the success of Operation Royal Flush, a collaborative effort with various law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime in Kings County.

Governor Newsom announces key regional water board reappointments

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a series of reappointments to various Regional Water Quality Control Boards across California.

California nonprofits receive $43M grant for anti-hate security

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that 311 nonprofit and faith-based organizations in California will receive over $43.7 million in federal funding to enhance security against hate-based violence.

Attorneys general back FCC's proposal to strengthen robocall regulations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 47 attorneys general in supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls.

California's combined tax revenues up 19.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $64 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

California political committees that received the most contributions during week ending Oct. 5

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Oct. 5.

Governor Newsom discusses key initiatives during Washington visit

Governor Gavin Newsom recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where he engaged in discussions with senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration and members of the California Congressional Delegation.

California Highway Patrol reports success in San Bernardino crime crackdown

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has made significant progress in its operation to address crime and enhance public safety in San Bernardino.

Bonta joins multistate effort supporting FTC's ban on non-compete agreements