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California registered 788 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Suspect taken into custody after standoff in Goleta

A Goleta man has been taken into custody following a lengthy standoff. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:33 am, deputies responded to Buena Tierra housing in the 6000-block of Hollister Avenue for a report of an assault that had just occurred. When deputies arrived, they contacted an adult male victim with serious injuries. The victim was transported to an area hospital but is expected to survive.

Governor Newsom unveils updates on state mental health website following Prop 1 success

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new set of accountability tools on mentalhealth.ca.gov to track the progress of Proposition 1 and other critical behavioral health initiatives aimed at increasing access to care and housing, particularly for those most severely ill.

Governor Newsom calls special legislative session on gas price regulation

Governor Newsom convenes special session to prevent gas price spikes, save Californians money at the pump

California Attorney General issues fourth annual Labor Day report

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the fourth annual Labor Day Report today, highlighting the California Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to empower workers in California and across the country. The report also emphasizes ten key workplace rights that every worker in California should know and exercise, along with a consumer alert providing resources and information on recognizing and addressing labor trafficking.

California legislature passes bill banning certain additives in school foods

State Superintendent Thurmond applauds the passage of groundbreaking legislation to enhance school nutrition

Governor Newsom announces appointments across various state boards

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced several appointments to various state boards and councils.

Governor Newsom unveils updates on state mental health website

Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced new accountability tools on mentalhealth.ca.gov to monitor the implementation of Proposition 1 and other critical behavioral health initiatives. These measures aim to enhance access to care and housing, particularly for those with severe illnesses.

Bonta joins multistate support for Michigan’s ban on minor conversion therapy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 18 other attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief supporting Michigan in the case of Catholic Charities v. Whitmer. The lawsuit challenges Michigan's ban on licensed health care providers offering conversion therapy to minors. Conversion therapy aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity and is widely regarded as harmful and ineffective.

Governor Newsom honors fallen CAL FIRE firefighter Christopher Ward

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement regarding the death of CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer Christopher Ward.

Bonta joins multistate coalition urging court to uphold firearm restrictions for people under age 21

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to uphold a 2021 district court decision that rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a Florida law. This law prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms and restricts federally licensed firearms dealers from selling firearms to anyone younger than 21. The brief, filed in National Rifle Association v. Commissioner, cautions that overturning the Florida law could undermine similar age limitation laws in...

California allocates additional $343 million for public transportation initiatives

California is investing more than $2.2 billion to support public transportation across the state as part of the second wave of funding from last year's $5.1 billion transit recovery package.

California launches nation's first renewable hydrogen hub

California Launches Nation's First Hydrogen Hub

Average VA home loan amount in California increases in Q2

The average VA home loan amount in California during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $580,328, a 2.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Newsom Administration announces major middle-mile broadband project

Advancing the state’s $6 billion effort to build the largest open-access broadband infrastructure network in the nation, the Newsom Administration today announced a major Middle-Mile Broadband groundbreaking in Sacramento County.

Attorney General announces arrests in organized retail crime targeting cannabis stores

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced arrests and charges against 22 individuals involved in a statewide organized retail crime operation targeting cannabis retail stores. The scheme resulted in the loss of approximately $1 million and 975 pounds of cannabis.

California AG warns workers against labor trafficking ahead of Labor Day

Ahead of Labor Day, Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning California workers to be vigilant against labor trafficking, wage theft, and worker misclassification. Labor trafficking is defined as exploiting vulnerable individuals for labor through force, fraud, duress, or coercion.

Governor Newsom announces key appointments across state offices

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced several new appointments.

Governor Newsom to join officials for launch of California's hydrogen hub

Tomorrow in the Bay Area, Governor Gavin Newsom will join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), along with other state and federal leaders, to celebrate the official launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub.

California certifies candidate list for November general election