California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms Vitol, Inc. (Vitol) and SK Energy Americas, Inc., along with its parent company SK Trading International (SK). The settlement resolves allegations that these companies collaborated to manipulate spot market prices for California gasoline. This action is part of Attorney General Bonta’s broader effort to hold the oil industry accountable for unlawful price increases and anticompetitive behavior.
California is leveraging its expanded aerial firefighting capabilities and new technologies to protect communities from wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside state fire and emergency officials, provided an update on California’s wildfire response and readiness at CAL FIRE McClellan Air Tanker Base in Sacramento.
Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature, working alongside stakeholders throughout California, recently concluded one of the busiest and most successful months for public policy in recent memory.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY — On Wednesday in Sacramento County, Governor Gavin Newsom will join state fire and emergency officials to provide an update on California’s ongoing wildfire response and preparedness efforts.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today, sharing protection resources and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s data breach in February. In April, Attorney General Bonta, along with 22 other attorneys general, sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group, Inc., urging the corporation to take more meaningful action to protect those affected by the breach.
California is set to receive an estimated $1.2 billion from the 2026 World Cup across Los Angeles and the Bay Area, according to two recent reports. The tournament’s economic impact is projected to generate $594 million in Los Angeles County and up to $630 million in the Bay Area, with those regions expected to host hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Nearly $2 billion is being allocated to support public transportation in California communities as part of the first wave of funding from the $5.1 billion transit recovery package included in last year’s state budget.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on John Alaniz’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Paramount, California, on May 4, 2022. The incident involved officers from the California Highway Patrol. The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report provides a detailed analysis of the incident and outlines DOJ's findings. After a thorough investigation, DOJ concluded that criminal charges...
OAKLAND — In recognition of Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert to protect California service members, veterans, and their families from common scams and fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, military consumers nationwide reported over 93,700 fraud complaints last year, including 42,766 imposter scams costing them over $178 million.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Golden State Today shows that California is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches Southern Texas, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the deployment of California firefighters to support a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team. This team will assist two FEMA Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Teams.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid in the suppression of the French Fire in Mariposa County. The fire, which ignited yesterday evening, has burned 843 acres and led to the evacuation of 1,100 residents.
Much of California remains under excessive heat warnings and watches, with several more days of extreme heat expected. Governor Gavin Newsom continues to urge Californians to take precautions now to stay safe from the heat.
Gran parte del estado permanece bajo advertencias de calor excesivo y se esperan varios días más de calor extremo. El gobernador Newsom continúa pidiendo a los californianos tomar precauciones ahora para mantenerse a salvo del calor.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 4, 2024, in Hemet, California. The OIS incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, took place around 1:30 a.m. and involved the Hemet Police Department.