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California collected $26 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 96.4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

181 people die from diabetes mellitus in California during week ending July 1

There were 181 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in California in the week ending July 1, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in California.

300 people die from Alzheimer's disease in California during week ending July 1

There were 300 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in California in the week ending July 1, making up 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in California.

California: 49 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 49 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 17.

Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition of 18 States in Supporting Rhode Island’s Restrictions on Large-Capacity Magazines

By Golden State Today News Service | Jul 6, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in support of Rhode Island’s defense of its restrictions on large-capacity magazines (LCMs).

California Reparations Task Force Unveils Comprehensive Final Proposals to the Legislature Regarding Reparations for African Americans

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 3121 (AB 3121), the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (Reparations Task Force) today released its final report and recommendations for redressing the historical atrocities perpetrated against African Americans in California.

Governor Newsom Highlights New AI, Satellites, Tech and Aircraft Keeping Californians Safer This Wildfire Season

California has built up more tech, firefighters, and aircraft for wildfires than ever before – protecting Californians ahead of what could be an intense wildfire season after wet conditions resulted in more vegetation throughout the state.

Attorney General Bonta Announces $68 Million Settlement Against Four Health Care Providers for Medi-Cal Fraud

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), announced four settlements totaling $68 million against three health care providers and a public health agency, all based in Central and Southern California.

California: Individual income tax revenue down 49.5% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $22.9 billion in individual income tax revenue for California, a 49.5% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: California ranked #3 for gun sales in 2022

California ranked #3 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 1,063,033 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

98 people die from influenza and pneumonia in California during week ending July 1

There were 98 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in California in the week ending July 1, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in California.

91 people die from kidney disease in California during week ending July 1

There were 91 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in California in the week ending July 1, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in California.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in California during week ending June 17?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1496 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

Attorney General Bonta-Sponsored Bill Holding Social Media Companies Accountable for Harms to Child Users Receives Key Committee Approval

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement following the Assembly Judiciary Committee’s vote to approve Senate Bill 680 (SB 680), which would hold large social media companies accountable for causing specified harms to child users on their platforms.

What They’re Saying: Governor Newsom Signs Budget Deal Providing $5.1 Billion for Local Transportation