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Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued statements in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in NetChoice v. Bonta. The court found that NetChoice did not demonstrate a likelihood of success in proving that the majority of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional.

Ninth Circuit rules on California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom issued statements today in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in NetChoice v. Bonta. The court found that NetChoice did not demonstrate a likelihood of success in proving that most provisions of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act are unconstitutional. Consequently, the Ninth Circuit vacated the injunction on provisions restricting the collection, use, and sale of children's data, as well as the collection of a child's geolocation information without an obvious sign to the child.

California launches satellite aimed at tracking global methane emissions

A methane-detecting satellite launched today by a philanthropic coalition lays the groundwork for additional satellites that could track upwards of 40% of global methane emissions.

Attorney General Bonta supports SEC's federal climate disclosure rule

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in support of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rule. The rule, finalized in March, mandates that companies regulated by the SEC report climate-related risks, their strategies to manage these risks, and specific information about their greenhouse gas emissions. This regulation is currently facing challenges from industry groups and other states, which claim that the disclosure requirements exceed the SEC’s...

California creates nearly one-fifth of new U.S. jobs in July

California created 21,100 new jobs in July, nearly one out of every five jobs added nationwide last month. The state also saw the highest number of fast food jobs in its history.

Governor Newsom signs major legislative package against property crime

On August 16, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a significant bipartisan legislative package aimed at cracking down on property and retail crime in California. The new laws introduce tougher penalties for repeat offenders, additional tools for felony prosecutions, and measures to address serial shoplifting, retail theft, and auto burglaries.

California IDs coming soon in Apple Wallets

In the coming weeks, Californians will be able to keep their driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

Attorney General Bonta holds roundtable on addressing gun violence

As part of a statewide effort to address gun violence, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined gun violence prevention leaders from across the Inland Empire for a roundtable discussion in San Bernardino. This event marks the fifth in a series of community events led by Attorney General Bonta aimed at bringing together leaders of community-based organizations to discuss best practices in addressing gun violence. The primary objective is to convene violence intervention experts and survivors, uplift effective approaches for addressing gun violence, foster knowledge...

Governor Newsom proposes measures against Big Oil profit surges

Governor Newsom announces plan to prevent Big Oil ‘profit spikes’ & save Californians money at the pump

Secretary Weber announces randomized alphabet drawing results for November election

The California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced the results of a randomized alphabet drawing conducted today to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot.

Governor Newsom to sign retail crime bill with key officials

Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area

California advances bills targeting AI-driven election disinformation

Legislation addressing the threat of AI-powered disinformation to elections has advanced in the California state legislature. Sponsored by the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED), a project of California Common Cause, the bills passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and will now proceed to the Senate floor.

California marks two years since enactment of Inflation Reduction Act

California today commemorates two years of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has provided record investments furthering the state’s ambitious climate action goals and historic infrastructure agenda.

California sees surge in arrests for organized retail theft

In July, California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) conducted 128 investigations leading to the arrests of 167 suspects, more than doubling the total arrests from the previous month. Since January, the task force has made 884 arrests and recovered stolen goods valued at over $7.2 million.

UC Berkeley announces record-breaking $1.31 billion fundraising achievement

UC Berkeley has announced a record-breaking fundraising achievement for the 2023-24 fiscal year, raising $1.31 billion in philanthropic support. Chancellor Rich Lyons conveyed his gratitude to the campus community, emphasizing the significant impact of these contributions on students, faculty, and programs.

Governor Newsom awards $130 million for homeless family housing across nine Californian communities

Governor Newsom is providing nine communities in California with $130.6 million through the Homekey program, creating 533 new permanent supportive homes for Californians at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including families.

Thurmond launches initiative aiming for 2.3 million new homes using surplus school district land

State Superintendent Thurmond Convenes Key State Leaders to Accelerate Housing Development in California

Attorneys general support federal gun control act provision against illegal interstate firearm transfers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general, has joined an amicus brief in the Second Circuit case United States v. Perez. The brief supports the federal Gun Control Act of 1968’s provision that prohibits anyone other than a licensed firearms dealer from transporting or receiving firearms from out of state. It argues that 18 U.S. Code section 922(a)(3) is crucial for supporting states' efforts to reduce gun violence by ensuring residents purchase firearms from licensed in-state dealers through lawful, recorded transactions.

California DOJ releases findings on officer-involved shooting