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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With extreme heat expected throughout the state this weekend and during the Fourth of July holiday, California is working to keep people safer with outreach and safety resources.

Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and CARB Lead Coalition in Defense of California’s Truck Emissions Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today led a multistate coalition in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize CARB regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks.

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Defense of Respect and Privacy for Transgender Students

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of the Ludlow School Committee’s efforts to create a safe and supportive environment for transgender children and all students.

Governor Newsom Condemns Supreme Court’s Majority Opinion on Affirmative Action

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court decision to upend longstanding precedent regarding race in college admissions:

Higher property tax revenue in California during Q2 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $888 million in property tax revenue for California, a 1.7% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

CDC estimates 707 people in 65-74 age group in California died during week ending June 17

By Golden State Today | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 707 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Tulare Lake Receding Due to Coordinated Action & Favorable Weather

WHAT TO KNOW: Following months of government efforts to combat flooding, and assisted by favorable weather conditions that have slowed snowmelt, state officials released new data showing that Tulare Lake has begun receding – with state actions resulting in at least 66,692 acre-feet of water diverted away from Tulare Lake.

Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Fight to Secure Access to Preventive Healthcare

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a legal effort to safeguard access to lifesaving preventive healthcare for Americans.

Governor Newsom: California is Deploying 100+ New CHP Officers To Keep You Safe

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 101 new CHP officers were sworn in today and will soon be deployed across the state to improve public safety. With the addition of these new officers, CHP — the largest state police agency in the United States — now has over 6,550 sworn officers assigned across California.

Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, CARB Chair Randolph Lead Coalition in Defense of California’s Truck Emissions Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph today led a coalition of states and cities in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize CARB regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks.

Governor Newsom Announces Joint Law Enforcement Surge Operation in San Francisco and Doubles CHP Deployment

Governor Newsom is doubling the number of CHP officers deployed to the joint operation in San Francisco and authorizing targeted law enforcement surges to improve public safety and crack down on the fentanyl crisis.

CDC predicts 593 people in 45-64 age group in California died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 593 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

3,835 deaths in California in week ending July 1

There were 3,835 deaths in California in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in California during week June 17

California's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

51 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in California during week ending June 24

There were 51 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in California in the week ending June 24, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in California.

California's combined tax revenues up 9.6% from Q1 to Q2 2023

California collected $58.5 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

Attorney General Bonta Releases 2022 Hate Crime Report, Highlights Continued Efforts to Combat Hate

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 2, 2023

Amidst surge in reported hate crimes, Attorney General urges local partners across California to recommit themselves to taking action Issues updated Law Enforcement Bulletin highlighting new laws and guidance to assist in investigation, prosecution, and prevention of hate crimes

Padilla, Durbin Ask Sec. Becerra for Answers Regarding Reports That Warnings of Threats to the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Were Dismissed

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting information related to reports that HHS received warnings that unaccompanied children were being released from HHS custody into situations that presented a risk of labor exploitation and trafficking.

California: 1,070 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 1