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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

Governor Newsom to attend debut of new giant panda pair at San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO – Tomorrow on California Panda Day, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will celebrate the public debut of two giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo.

Governor Newsom signs new tribal-state gaming compacts

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the signing of tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and two tribes: the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California.

California’s early warning system notifies millions ahead of quake

California’s Earthquake Early Warning System Notifies Millions Ahead of Quake

Attorney General closes probe into LA Supervisor Kuehl and Peace Over Violence director

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that the California Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Peace Over Violence (POV) Director Patricia Giggans. After a thorough and independent investigation into the allegations forming the basis of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) investigation, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded there is insufficient evidence to support filing charges based on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) awarding of a...

Pacific Research Institute senior fellow: 'Spending billions' on housing under Project Homekey isn't easing homeless problem

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 6, 2024

California is leading the nation in one not-so-noteworthy category: Homelessness continues to surge while it's starting to ease in other states.

California secures $600M federal grant for major power grid enhancements

California has secured a $600 million federal grant to upgrade 100 miles of electric transmission lines with grid-enhancing technologies aimed at improving reliability and delivering clean, affordable electricity more efficiently.

Attorney General Bonta praises San Diego's new gun violence prevention task force

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl to announce the establishment of the San Diego Gun Violence Prevention Program Task Force. The initiative is supported by grants from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Judicial Council of California, focusing on ensuring court protection orders such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are effectively utilized and enforced.

UC Davis aids in Park Fire response across multiple fronts

UC Davis is assisting in the response to the Park Fire, a massive blaze affecting Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties.

California sees significant rise in zero-emission vehicle sales

California experienced a significant rise in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales during the second quarter of 2024, with 118,181 ZEVs sold. This represents 25.7% of all new vehicle sales in the state and marks nearly 10,000 more units sold compared to the first quarter of the year. The figure also stands as the second highest market share ever recorded.

Governor Newsom announces over 1,000 arrests in Bakersfield since April

Governor Gavin Newsom today reported the ongoing enforcement collaboration between the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Bakersfield Police Department has resulted in 1,026 arrests, 448 recovered stolen vehicles, and the seizure of 20 crime-linked firearms since April. The strategy aims to improve public safety in the Central Valley.

Which California political committees received the most contributions during week ending Aug. 3?

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Aug. 3.

Attorney General Bonta comments on Google's antitrust ruling

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following a federal judge's ruling that Google maintained an unlawful monopoly on internet general search services and general search text ads in the case United States v. Google.

California Secretary of State to hold randomized alphabet drawing for election

The California Secretary of State’s office has announced it will conduct a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballots. The event is scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Attorney General Bonta leads coalition defending NEPA regulations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 14 attorneys general, has filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. District Court for North Dakota. The motion aims to defend the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)'s revised regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These regulations, finalized on May 1, 2024, restore comprehensive environmental reviews of proposed federal actions that were weakened by the Trump Administration's 2020 regulations.

California business leaders back Newsom's order on homeless encampments