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Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Uphold Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the Voting Rights Act

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to uphold anti-discrimination protections under the Voting Rights Act. Attorney General Bonta, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in Grant, et al., v. Secretary of State of Georgia, to emphasize the significance of civic engagement for all voters, regardless of race, color, or membership in a minority-language group.In the amicus brief, the coalition highlighted the importance of ensuring that every citizen has the right to vote without...

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Inmate Successfully Resuscitated at Northern Branch Jail

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

Santa Maria, Calif. – An inmate found unresponsive at the Northern Branch Jail has been successfully resuscitated after an apparent overdose. The incident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 7:44 p.m. when a Custody Deputy discovered the inmate unresponsive in a housing cell.The Custody Deputy immediately called for medical assistance and, with the help of WellPath healthcare staff, administered CPR and five rounds of Naloxone to the inmate before the arrival of an ambulance. The inmate regained a pulse but remained unconscious during transport to a...

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California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

LARKSPUR – In a significant move towards combating climate change, California and Norway have come together to form a new climate partnership. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. The collaboration was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, a symbolic location known for its clean hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferries.The MOU signifies four years of cooperation between the two entities focusing on clean energy, zero-emission transportation, ports,...

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California Attorney General Announces Regulations for Online Charitable Fundraising

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the final regulations implementing Assembly Bill 488, a pioneering law governing charitable fundraising on internet platforms. The regulations, resulting from an extensive rulemaking process, aim to supervise crowdfunding websites and online platforms facilitating solicitations for charitable donations.Attorney General Bonta emphasized the need for oversight in online charitable giving, stating, "There’s no denying that, in recent years, charitable giving has been increasingly taking place online. Internet platforms like...

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Introducing Caitlin Patler: An Expert in Public Policy Joins the Faculty

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

Caitlin Patler, a Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA, has joined the faculty as an expert in public policy. Dr. Patler's research areas focus on US immigration and criminal laws, legal statuses, and law enforcement institutions as drivers of socioeconomic and health disparities. She also explores the spillover and intergenerational consequences of systemic inequality on children's wellbeing.In her own words, Dr. Patler describes her research interests as examining "US immigration and criminal laws, legal statuses, and law enforcement institutions as drivers of socioeconomic and...

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California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

SACRAMENTO – California has maintained its position as the 5th largest economy in the world for the seventh consecutive year, with a nominal GDP of nearly $3.9 trillion in 2023 and a growth rate of 6.1% since the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Governor Newsom expressed his pride in the state's economic performance, stating, "California continues to punch above its weight, overperforming all but a handful of the largest countries in the world."The United States remains the largest economy globally, with a nominal GDP exceeding $27...

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California Chamber of Commerce Adds 4 More Bills to 2024 Job Killer List

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

The California Chamber of Commerce has recently announced the addition of four new bills to its 2024 Job Killer List. These bills have raised concerns within the business community for their potential negative impacts on the state's economy.According to Bennett from Ventura, AB 2230 "worsens the housing crisis" by impeding crucial capital inflow necessary for housing production and potentially criminalizing returns on investment. The bill's expansion of the Cartwright Act has been deemed unnecessary and detrimental.Papan from San Mateo expressed reservations about AB...

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California Secretary of State Weber and Superintendent Thurmond Kick Off High School Voter Education Weeks

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

Sacramento, Calif. – April 15 marked the start of High School Voter Education Weeks (April 15-26) in California. This provides an opportunity for high schools and their students to partner with county election officials to promote civic education and participation on campus and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active citizens.California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., in partnership with California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, issued a letter encouraging all California high schools to participate in High School...

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Countless Ways to Have a Festive Picnic Day

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

The “Picnic Palooza” is ready to kick off at the 110th Picnic Day this Saturday (April 20), and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. The annual campus open house is expected to draw tens of thousands of people to UC Davis for activities, performances, animal events, research exhibitions, giveaways, food, and more. It is believed to be the largest student-run event in the nation.Young (and young at heart) attendees can get into the spirit of this year’s theme, “Picnic Palooza,” by making party hats and balloon animals between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Children’s...

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Attorney General Bonta and Community Leaders Discuss Strategies to Combat Gun Violence in Los Angeles

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside local leaders, engaged in a roundtable discussion in Los Angeles to address the pressing issue of gun violence. Bonta emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Gun violence is an epidemic that pervades our society.” The roundtable aimed to bring together community-based organizations to formulate effective approaches for addressing gun violence, fostering knowledge about accessible resources, and enhancing partnerships to prevent shootings and interrupt cycles of trauma and violence in California.Ben “Taco” Owens...

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California Attorney General and U.S. Department of Transportation Join Forces to Enhance Air Travel Consumer Protection

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced a new partnership aimed at improving air travel consumer protection efforts. The memorandum of understanding signed between the two entities formalizes collaboration to address consumer complaints in the air travel industry.Bonta emphasized the importance of protecting air travel consumers, stating, “In the past year, more than 200 million passengers traveled by air to and in California, these passengers deserve to be treated fairly, and if they are not, deserve to have...

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Meet our new faculty: Alane Suhr, computer science

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

Alane Suhr has recently joined our faculty as a computer science expert. Suhr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, with a B.S. in Computer science & engineering from Ohio State University in 2016 and a Ph.D. in Computer science from Cornell University in 2022.Suhr's research interests lie in "building systems that use and learn language in collaborative, situated interactions with human users." This focus showcases Suhr's dedication to exploring innovative approaches to human-computer interactions in the realm of language learning and utilization.We...

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VA Purchase Loans in California average $585,079 for Q1

By Golden State Today | Apr 16, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for California in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $585,079, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California average $525,116 for Q1

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $525,116, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in California decreased by 27.4% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,996 home loans totaling $2.3 billion in California during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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UC Berkeley Historian and Documentary Filmmaker Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

UC Berkeley Professor John Connelly expressed his relief upon being named one of the 188 new Guggenheim Fellows, describing the honor as a chance to have more time to think and write in peace. Connelly, a historian, shared that the fellowship will provide him with the essential resource of time as he works on an extensive project on German history. He noted, "With more time, one is also challenged to take risks, to go down paths, ask questions, travel places that one otherwise never would have considered in the first place."Jennifer Redfearn, a Graduate School of...

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Tomorrow: Governor Newsom to Announce Climate Partnership with Norway

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

"Governor Gavin Newsom is set to welcome His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, along with a delegation from Norway. The Governor, alongside Jan Christian Vestre, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, will unveil a new climate partnership between California and Norway. This partnership signifies California's ongoing dedication to global cooperation on climate issues.The announcement is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at around 12:00 PM. The event will be livestreamed on various platforms such as the @CAgovernor Twitter page, California...

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Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Weber File Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach over Unlawful Municipal Voter ID Amendment

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. have taken legal action against the city of Huntington Beach over its voter identification (voter ID) law, Measure A. Attorney General Bonta emphasized, "The right to freely cast your vote is the foundation of our democracy and Huntington Beach’s voter ID policy flies in the face of this principle." Secretary of State Weber added, "This voter ID measure conflicts with state law. Not only is it a solution in search of a problem, laws like these are harmful to California voters,...

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Former Assemblymember: ‘A lot of well-meaning but really bad policies that were enacted during the decade of the 2010s’ leading to a rise in crime

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

Mike Gatto, a former Assemblymember, said that the rapid escalation of crime could be attributed to misguided policies enacted during the 2010s, such as AB-109, Prop 47, and Prop 57, along with adjustments made during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a surge in early prisoner releases. Gatto was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.

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California Officials Challenge Huntington Beach's Voter ID Law in Lawsuit

By Golden State Today | Apr 15, 2024

Los Angeles, Calif. - Today, California’s Chief Elections Officer Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and Attorney General Rob Bonta have taken legal action by filing a lawsuit in Orange County to challenge Huntington Beach’s voter identification (ID) law.The lawsuit comes in response to Huntington Beach's Charter Amendment, which mandates voter identification at the polls, a move that is in violation of California law. Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Ph.D., emphasized the conflict with state law, stating, "This voter ID measure conflicts with state law. Not only is it a solution...