California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency for Butte County due to the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned 3,002 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. In his alert, Attorney General Bonta emphasized that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396.
Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte County to bolster the response to the Thompson Fire, which has burned 3,002 acres and necessitated the evacuation of thousands of residents. A copy of the proclamation is available online.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general urging the United States Supreme Court to overturn a decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision held that a rule by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulating ghost guns is inconsistent with a federal statute. The coalition filed the brief in VanDerStok v. Garland in support of the rule, which took effect in August 2022 and recognizes that weapon parts kits and certain partially complete frames and receivers are “firearms” under the...
The warm, yet demanding, instructors of Cal Performances' Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp provided Camilo Eifler with an early foundation in dance, which later contributed to his success as a professional athlete.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay immigration enforcement action for workers participating in labor violation investigations. Currently, workers can apply to DHS for deferred action for two years if they are victims of, or witnesses to, alleged workplace violations being investigated or prosecuted by the government.
State Superintendent Thurmond Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Students; Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
California is providing funding to 52 counties to prevent homelessness by supporting former and current foster youth with housing assistance. Since 2020, the state has provided funds to help serve over 8,000 young people with housing support services through the Transitional Age Youth programs.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $2.5 million multi-party settlement with AB&I Foundry (AB&I), which manufactured cast-iron and metal pipe fittings in East Oakland. The settlement resolves two consolidated Proposition 65 lawsuits filed against AB&I and its parent company, McWane, Inc., by the environmental justice organization Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) and the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Environmental Justice. Both lawsuits alleged that AB&I unlawfully emitted hexavalent chromium — an extremely potent carcinogen — into the...
SACRAMENTO – In a swift move to support the state’s response to the Thompson Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant aims to ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Butte County.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that he has signed several bills into law. The legislation covers a range of topics, including human services, developmental services, housing, public safety, and employment.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a cooperative settlement agreement with The Regents of the University of California and UCSF Health concerning their acquisition of Dignity Health's two San Francisco hospitals, St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). Dignity Health, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, owns and operates SMMC, a 240-licensed-bed general acute care hospital, and SFMH, a 259-licensed-bed general acute care hospital.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has announced the selection of two students as California’s delegates to the 61st annual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Arnav Mahendra of Folsom, a junior at Mira Loma High School in the San Juan Unified School District, and Natalie Brahan of Fremont, a junior at Irvington High School in Fremont Unified, were chosen for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).