Golden State Today

Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for the Biden-Harris Administration's newly announced national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Attorney General Bonta holds regional meeting on immigrant rights in San Francisco

California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a regional meeting in San Francisco to address immigrant rights amid concerns over the President-elect's plans for mass deportations.

Governor Newsom comments on CPUC plan for Aliso Canyon

Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement following the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) approval of a plan to reduce reliance on the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in Southern California.

California Hall of Fame inducts all-women posthumous class

Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum have inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame in a virtual ceremony.

Health Analyst: Drug discount program utilized by CA hospitals is ‘funneling money from hardworking Americans to hospital systems’

By Golden State Today reports | Dec 19, 2024

A national health analyst said the federal 340b drug discount program is leading to increased health care costs for patients.

Bonta releases guides on immigrant rights amid federal policy changes

The California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has released two guides to help immigrants in the state understand their rights and protections under the law.

Operation Home for the Holidays yields arrests and offers support services

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF), announced the results of the fifth annual Operation Home for the Holidays.

Biden-Harris Administration supports California's zero-emission vehicle mandate

The Biden-Harris Administration has granted California a Clean Air Act waiver, allowing the state to fully implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation.

California DOJ releases findings on Fresno officer-involved shooting

The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Austin Flores, which occurred in Fresno, California, on May 19, 2022.

Governor Newsom declares emergency over bird flu outbreak

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency in California to address the spread of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as Bird Flu.

UC Davis researcher explores plant defenses against evolving pathogens

UC Davis researchers are engaged in a global struggle between plants and the changing environment.

California announces new screening tools for early reading difficulties

California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, has communicated to local educational agencies the availability of four approved tools for screening reading difficulties in students from kindergarten through second grade.

California launches pilot project targeting Tijuana River pollution

California, federal, and international representatives have launched a state-funded pilot project aimed at cleaning up the Tijuana River.

California mandates early reading difficulty screenings for young students

Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, California will implement a new requirement for annual screening of kindergarten through second-grade students to identify reading difficulties.

Governor Newsom announces key appointments across multiple state departments