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The Influence of Michael Pollan and the Launch of the Michael Pollan Narrative Journalism Fund at Berkeley Journalism

By Golden State Today | Apr 25, 2024

Writer Michael Pollan, known for reshaping how we think about food, health, and the environment, has extended his influence to the realm of psychedelics with the establishment of the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Pollan spoke with Berkeley Journalism's Andrea Lampros in a recent interview, reflecting on his time at Berkeley and his impact on journalism and education.Pollan shared a moment of realization during a panel event at Berkeley, stating, "I knew something was cooking around this issue." This event marked a turning point in his understanding of...

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Which type of California companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 1,434 inspections at 1,402 Food and Cosmetics companies from California in 2023.

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 4.24.24

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced several key appointments on April 24, 2024.Jason Tam, a Democrat from San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. Tam's diverse background includes roles such as President of Golden Goose Partners, eXp Realty of California, Vice President of the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission, and President of the San Francisco Abatement Appeals Board. Notably, Tam is a member of the San Francisco Police Department Asian and Pacific Islander Committee. This...

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Attorney General Bonta Announces Prison Sentence Against Alturas Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in MMIP Homicide

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that 52-year-old Jarrett Bleu Rucker, of Alturas, has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Milton “Yogi” McGarva. McGarva, a member of the Pit River Tribe and a victim of the Missing Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis in California, was stabbed to death in Modoc County on March 9, 2020.Attorney General Bonta expressed his thoughts, saying, “Today, I am thinking of the family of Milton ‘Yogi’ McGarva. I can’t begin to imagine what they have been through these past...

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Attorney General Bonta Files Felony Charges Against the Los Angeles Ethics and Integrity Assistant District Attorney

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a strong stance against alleged misconduct within the law enforcement community by filing charges against Diana Teran, the Assistant District Attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s (LADA) Office. Teran has been charged with 11 felony violations of Penal Code section 502, subdivision (c)(2), for the repeated and unauthorized use of data from confidential, statutorily-protected peace officer files.In a statement, Attorney General Bonta emphasized that "No one is above the law." He highlighted the importance of...

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Suspects Arrested After Attacking Victims in Their Home

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

Lompoc, Calif. – A male and a female suspect have been apprehended by authorities for viciously assaulting two individuals within their residence. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the 4000-block of Capella Drive in Lompoc.According to reports, the suspects identified as 21-year-old Clyde Richardson and 23-year-old Devon Leininger, both residents of Lompoc, forcibly entered the victims' home after knocking on the door. The assailants, who were acquainted with the victims, proceeded to physically attack them, with Richardson even brandishing a handgun...

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement on the Passing of Former State Superintendent Delaine Eastin

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond issued a statement today mourning the passing of former State Superintendent Delaine Eastin. Thurmond expressed deep sorrow, saying, "California lost an icon in our school system today."Thurmond praised Eastin, highlighting her as a trailblazer in public education whose legacy will continue to inspire. He acknowledged her dedication to California students, noting that her initiatives have left a lasting impact on the state's educational landscape.Reflecting on Eastin's achievements, Thurmond shared, "It...

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California Secretary of State's Office in Partnership with Alameda County to Host Apostille Pop-Up Shop

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Secretary of State's office, in partnership with the Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency, will host an Apostille Pop-Up Shop on Tuesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Dublin Public Library, located at 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Free parking is available on site."Partnering with Alameda County for the Apostille Pop-Up Shop event exemplifies our dedication to serving Californians, wherever they may be,” said California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. She also highlighted that “California is the...

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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Expand Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 21 attorneys general, is calling on Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act to ensure the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) nationwide. In a letter to Congress, AG Bonta emphasized the importance of expanding access to ART services in light of recent restrictive reproductive healthcare decisions.“Americans should have the right to choose whether, when, and how to start or expand their families, without government interference,” said Attorney General Bonta. He highlighted the...

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Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta Announce Agreement with City of Malibu on State Housing Law

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), have successfully reached an agreement with the city of Malibu to ensure compliance with the state's Housing Element Law.Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of every community contributing to housing development, stating, “To communities large and small, affluent, or otherwise – everyone must build their fair share of housing. Rather than further delay action through litigation, Malibu has decided to work with the state to...

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California Governor Newsom to Announce Major Clean Energy Milestone Tomorrow

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom is set to announce a major clean energy milestone in Yolo County tomorrow. The announcement is crucial for California's aim of achieving 100% clean electricity by 2045. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at around 11:00 a.m. and will be livestreamed on various platforms including the @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page, and the Governor’s Office YouTube page. TV stations can also tune in via the LiveU Matrix under "California Governor."The in-person press event will be restricted to credentialed media only....

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UC Berkeley’s Annie the falcon sets a record: All of her eggs hatch on the Campanile

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

UC Berkeley's renowned peregrine falcon, Annie, has achieved a remarkable milestone in her eighth breeding season as all of her eggs hatched successfully on the Campanile, producing four healthy chicks. Ecologist Sean Peterson from Cal Falcons expressed his excitement, stating, "This is really exciting to see." Peterson also noted the usual occurrence of one of Annie's eggs failing to hatch in previous years, speculating on the reasons behind it.With all four chicks hatching this time, Annie and her mate, Archie, are gearing up for the challenges of raising a larger...

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California Attorney General Seeks Permanent Injunction Against School District's Forced Outing Policy

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a motion seeking permanent injunction and declaratory relief against the Chino Valley Unified School District's forced outing policy. The motion aims to prevent the district from reinstating or implementing the discriminatory policy that was detrimental to transgender and gender-nonconforming students.Attorney General Bonta emphasized the importance of protecting students' safety and well-being, stating, "Chino Valley Unified has an obligation to protect the safety and well-being of the students it is charged to serve,...

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California Proposes Bill Allowing Arizona Doctors to Provide Abortion Care to Patients in California

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced new legislation that would allow Arizona doctors to provide abortion care to patients from Arizona who travel to California for care. The urgency legislation is a response to a near-total abortion ban set to go into effect in Arizona in June.Newsom emphasized the importance of protecting women's health and bodily autonomy, stating, "Arizona Republicans continue to put women in danger—embracing a draconian law passed when Arizona was a territory, not even a state. California will not sit idly by."First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom...

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State Superintendent Thurmond Pushes for Results-Proven Training in Literacy and Math

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond made a historic push for results-proven training in literacy and math as the sponsor of Senate Bill (SB) 1115. Thurmond testified in the Senate Education Committee about the urgent need for improved student outcomes across the state. The committee passed the bill after Thurmond’s testimony, and it is now headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 6.Thurmond emphasized the importance of providing evidence-backed educator training, stating, "This is an issue of moral clarity.” He highlighted the inadequacy...

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Attorney General Bonta Moves to Dismiss Title IX Lawsuit in Light of Release of the Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside New Jersey Attorney General Mathew J. Platkin and Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle A. Henry, have announced their decision to move for the dismissal without prejudice of the lawsuit Pennsylvania, et al v. Cardona (D.D.C). This lawsuit challenged the Trump administration's rollback of Title IX, with the coalition of 18 attorneys general now seeking dismissal in light of the Biden Administration's release of a new final Title IX rule."I am pleased that the Biden Administration’s rule reverses the severe flaws of the previous rule...

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California Governor Newsom Declares Day of Remembrance for Armenian Genocide

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation declaring April 24, 2024, as “A Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide.”In the proclamation, Governor Newsom stated, "On April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Empire began its systematic genocide of Armenian people, a minority group that had long been treated as second-class citizens."The Governor also expressed his solidarity, saying, "As we remember the victims and survivors on this somber anniversary, our thoughts are also with those reeling from recent losses amid the devastating crisis in the region."...

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Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Reach Agreement with City of Malibu on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law

By Golden State Today | Apr 24, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have reached an agreement with the city of Malibu to ensure compliance with the state's Housing Element Law. This settlement will enable Malibu to adopt a housing plan by September 23, 2024, allowing for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very low-income households.Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance of this settlement, stating, "Our housing laws are not...

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FDA conducted third lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in California during 2023

By Golden State Today | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 94 inspections at 92 Drugs companies from California in 2023.

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Remembrance Ceremony to Honor Aggies Lost in Previous Year

By Golden State Today | Apr 23, 2024

The UC Davis community is preparing to come together for a solemn occasion as the university plans to host a Remembrance Ceremony on May 21 to honor those who have passed away since June 1. The ceremony, open to both UC Davis and UC Davis Health communities, aims to create a space for remembrance and celebration of the individuals who have left a lasting impact.Chancellor Gary S. May will provide a brief introduction at the ceremony, which will also include musical performances and a reading of names to commemorate the contributions and memories of those lost. The...