Golden State Today

On June 28, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, introduced the Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act, legislation that would build drought resiliency and reduce water use by providing federal funding to states and tribes that work to voluntarily repurpose certain agricultural lands.

1,083 people die from diseases of the heart in California during week ending June 24

There were 1,083 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in California in the week ending June 24, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in California.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in California

These California political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.30.23

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:

One year after Roe v Wade was overturned, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Californians’ Rights to Abortion, Birth Control

On June 24, on the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Attorney General Rob Bonta reminded Californians about the range of abortion rights and protections that safeguard their access to reproductive care.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in California increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for California in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $594,839, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Tax revenue analysis: California collects $18.2 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

California collected $18.2 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA Purchase Loans in California average $594,839 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for California in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $594,839, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 6.30.23

The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve

Governor Newsom Announces Higher Education Appointments 6.29.23

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointments of Nancy Lee and Gregory Sarris to the University of California Board of Regents, and the appointments of Darlene Yee-Melichar and Jonathan Molina Mancio to the California State University Board of Trustees.

Padilla, Feinstein Announce Over $184 Million in Grants to Help California Transition to Clean Buses

On June 26, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that California was awarded over $184 million in grants to support California transit agencies’ transition to zero- and low-emission buses through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and the FY 2023 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. These programs—which received increased funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—help transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles as well as invest in required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities.

California: 32 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 10.

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

There were 51 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in California during the week ending June 24, a 21.4% increase over the previous week.

77 people die in California with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24

There were 77 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in California during the week ending June 24, a 26.2% increase over the previous week.

1,135 people die from cancer in California during week ending June 24

There were 1,135 deaths from cancer reported in California in the week ending June 24, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in California.

Governor Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Atkins and Assembly Speaker Rendon Issue Statements on Budget Agreement

Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today issued the following statements announcing that they have reached an agreement on the 2023-24 state budget:

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Expanding Healthcare Access for DACA Recipients