SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of 11 Superior Court Judges across several counties in California. The appointments include two judges in Alameda County, four in Los Angeles County, one in Napa County, two in Orange County, one in Placer County, and one in Ventura County.
For the first time in California history, the Governor and Legislature passed a two-year budget that balances state finances and sets the state up for a more stable economic future, prioritizing what Californians care most about.
California is funding 51 projects across the state to boost apprenticeships for opportunity youth ages 16-24, including young parents, former foster youth, people with disabilities, and young people who face educational achievement gaps or attend schools in communities struggling with high poverty.
California has become the first state to officially launch a Hydrogen Hub, an initiative aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of clean, renewable hydrogen projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ARCHES have announced the signing of a $12.6 billion agreement to build this hub, which includes up to $1.2 billion in federal funding.
Ken Light, a documentary photojournalist and professor at Berkeley, traveled from San Francisco to the Midwest to photograph the Republican National Convention. Upon arrival, he learned of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. "Of course it was a shock, and I began to wonder how this is going to change the political landscape," Light remarked.
State law enforcement officials continue to address organized retail crime at a record pace. Since January, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 717 arrests and recovered nearly a quarter of a million stolen goods valued at more than $6.8 million, as this year’s enforcement continues to outpace previous years.
Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Goleta man for recording juveniles using hidden recording devices in several locations, including the school where he was employed. On Friday, July 12, 2024, deputies received a report of secret recording devices found in the suspect’s possessions.
Multiple state enforcement units recently dismantled criminal cannabis operations near two California state parks, resulting in the eradication of thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis and the seizure of firearms, including ghost guns and assault weapons. Since January, the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) has seized over $120 million in illegal cannabis products, including nearly 73,300 pounds of unlicensed cannabis and eradicated over 122,900 illegal plants.
The 2024 recipients of the Chancellor’s Fellowship for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are being honored for their work supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds at UC Davis.
To more effectively reach students with emergency information, UC Davis is incorporating student mobile phone numbers into its WarnMe notification system to support text messaging. This integration is set to be completed by the start of the fall quarter on September 25.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. The incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, took place around 2:45 p.m. and involved the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office.
Despite reduced activity on campus during the summer, several food and coffee options remain available on weekdays. The Coffee House and CoHo South offer various items including coffee, bagels, pizza, sushi, and sandwiches from Monday to Friday. Swirlz Bakery, Ciao, Fickle Pickle Deli, and Mandalay Express are operational within the Coffee House. Grab-and-go items are available at the CoHo Marketplace. The CoHo operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some platforms closing earlier; complete hours are listed online. CoHo South is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond celebrated the signing of AB 1955, also known as the Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. This legislation positions California as the first state to prohibit forced outing policies in schools.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Stolfi, supporting laws that enhance drug price transparency. The brief, submitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, backs Oregon's House Bill 4005, which mandates pharmaceutical manufacturers to report specific information about new prescription drugs and historical pricing data for existing drugs. This legislation is akin to California's Senate Bill 17 enacted in 2017.
On July 15, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. The incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, took place around 10:24 p.m. and involved the Los Angeles Police Department.
California has announced that it retained its title as the fifth largest economy in the world, reached record-high tourism spending, created thousands of fast food jobs, and more.