Golden State Today

On June 21, 2023 U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to ensure that children of military families, who are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health problems than the general population, have access to mental health screenings and check-ups at Department of Defense Education Activity schools (DoDEA).

Governor Newsom Announces SF Operation Update: Fentanyl Seized by CHP Enough to Kill Entire Population of San Francisco Nearly 3 Times Over

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: On June 15 Governor Newsom announced that in just six weeks, the CHP seized enough fentanyl in San Francisco to potentially kill over 2.1 million people, CalGuard provided critical analysis and technical support to law enforcement, and state agencies are taking a host of actions to improve public safety and quality of life in the city.

Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Retirement of UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ

On June 15 Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the announced retirement of the University of California, Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ next summer:

Attorney General Bonta Applauds U.S. Supreme Court for Upholding Key Law Protecting Rights of Native American Children, Families, and Tribes

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today applauded a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting a constitutional challenge to longstanding protections guaranteed to Native American children, their families, and tribal communities under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

275 people die from Alzheimer's disease in California during week ending June 17

There were 275 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in California in the week ending June 17, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in California.

193 people die from diabetes mellitus in California during week ending June 17

There were 193 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in California in the week ending June 17, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in California.

California: 39 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 3.

42 people die in California with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 17

There were 42 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in California during the week ending June 17, a 8.7% decrease from the previous week.

Attorney General Bonta Strikes at Wage Theft: Launches Legal Fight for In-Home Care Workers Misclassified in California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, against Care Specialist HCS Inc., formerly doing business as TLC Home Care Services, and its prior operators, accusing the company and its operators of misclassifying in-home care workers as independent contractors instead of employees in direct violation of California’s labor laws and Unfair Competition Law

61 people die in California with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 17

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in California during the week ending June 17, a 10.3% decrease from the previous week.

Rep. Calvert votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Padilla, Sanders Introduce Bill to Make College Tuition- and Debt-Free for Working Families

On June 16, 2023 U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-Chair of the Senate Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus, joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in reintroducing the College for All Act, legislation that would expand access to college for millions of working-class children. This legislation represents the most significant federal investment in higher education in the modern history of the United States.

Feinstein Introduces Bill to Restore San Joaquin Valley Canals

Bill would also restore salmon runs on San Joaquin River

Governor Newsom Celebrates Pride, Highlights Disneyland Resort’s Investments in Anaheim

Following the recent release of an economic impact study on the Disneyland Resort’s multiyear public planning effort to expand in Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday received a briefing on Disney’s plan to invest in the region for decades to come, and attended Disneyland’s first-ever Disney After Dark Pride Nite event.

California Awards Nearly $200 Million to Move 7,300 People Out of Encampments and Into Housing

On June 14 at MacArthur Park, a former encampment site in Long Beach that has proven state funding is leading to successful outcomes for residents, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has awarded an additional $199 million to assist 7,300 individuals in encampments move off the streets and into housing.

1,144 people die in California from heart disease in week ending June 17

There were 1,144 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in California during the week ending June 17, a 1.7% increase over the previous week.

1,124 people die in California from cancer in week ending June 17

There were 1,124 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in California during the week ending June 17, a 6.3% decrease from the previous week.

82 people die from kidney disease in California during week ending June 17

There were 82 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in California in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in California.

85 people die from influenza and pneumonia in California during week ending June 17

There were 85 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in California in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in California.

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Common Financial Scams Targeting Seniors