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News from July 2024

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Attorney General issues warning against illegal price gouging amid California wildfires

By Golden State Today | Jul 27, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire, and in Butte and Tehama Counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have collectively burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents, destroying homes, and threatening critical infrastructure.

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California secures federal aid to combat Borel Fire

By Golden State Today | Jul 27, 2024

Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support efforts in combating the Borel Fire in Kern County.

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America First Legal files 7 investigations into Kamala Harris’ impact in California government

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

American First Legal (AFL) has announced "a multi-front investigation" into Kamala Harris and her time working in the California state government from 1990 to 2017 in positions including District Attorney and Attorney General.

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Kamala Harris: 'I think there has to be some form of reparations'

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

While running for U.S. President in 2019, then-U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said she supported reparations for black Americans.

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Indivior agrees to pay $86 million in opioid epidemic settlement

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a nationwide agreement in principle requiring opioid manufacturer Indivior to pay up to $86 million for its role in the opioid epidemic. The attorneys general allege that Indivior failed to properly monitor and report suspicious opioid orders, leading to inappropriate prescriptions and misuse of its buprenorphine-based products.

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Attorney General Bonta issues guidance on new habitability requirements at multi-family properties

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an information bulletin today to city attorneys and county counsel, emphasizing new state law requirements for inspecting apartments and other multi-family properties. Assembly Bill 548 (AB 548), authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) and signed into law in 2023, mandates local enforcement agencies to develop policies and procedures by January 1, 2025. These policies require comprehensive inspections when substandard conditions or violations of State Housing Law are found in one unit that could affect other units...

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Governor urges review of restrictive police pursuit policy in Oakland

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

Governor Newsom urges Oakland to reconsider policy that limits police pursuits

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California officials file lawsuit against Fresno County over Measure A

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., have filed a lawsuit against Fresno County, challenging Measure A, an initiative that amends the county’s charter to move elections for district attorney and sheriff from the presidential cycle to the gubernatorial cycle. The lawsuit contends that this measure is preempted by state law, which mandates these elections be held during the presidential election cycle to ensure higher voter turnout.

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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency due to wildfires in three counties

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Plumas, Butte, and Tehama Counties Due to Fires

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Governor Newsom leads reform of California’s FAIR Plan

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced reforms to the state's FAIR Plan, known as the "insurer of last resort," aiming to enhance affordability and reliability for those dependent on it. This initiative follows Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order calling for swift regulatory action to strengthen California’s insurance marketplace.

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Jemele Hill discusses sports journalism and race at UC Berkeley event

By Golden State Today | Jul 26, 2024

In Berkeley Talks episode 205, sports journalist Jemele Hill discusses her career at the intersection of sports, race, and culture in the U.S. at a UC Berkeley event in January 2020.

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The ‘Lotus Flower’: Inside VP Kamala ‘Devi’ Harris’ downplaying of her Indian heritage

By Golden State Today | Jul 25, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ has a history of downplaying her Indian heritage, even omitting it from her U.S. Senate biography, but it is that heritage, and her Indian immigrant mother, that had the most lasting influence on her life.

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Secretary Weber addresses changes to potential presidential nominees

By Golden State Today | Jul 25, 2024

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued a statement addressing recent changes to potential presidential nominees.

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Newsom orders urgent measures addressing homeless camps following Supreme Court ruling

By Golden State Today | Jul 25, 2024

Governor Newsom today issued an executive order directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and safety of Californians experiencing homelessness. The Governor’s order, which follows the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass, also urges local governments to use substantial funding provided by the state to take similar action.

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California secures federal assistance for Park Fire response

By Golden State Today | Jul 25, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support efforts in combating the Park Fire in Butte County.

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Young peregrine falcon recovers from injury under expert care

By Golden State Today | Jul 25, 2024

Nox, the youngest peregrine falcon to hatch on UC Berkeley's Campanile this spring, is currently recovering from a broken wing thanks to the efforts of UC Davis veterinarians and other helpers. While his three siblings prepare to leave UC Berkeley for new lives, Nox remains far from home as he heals.

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announces National Night Out event in Carpinteria

By Golden State Today | Jul 24, 2024

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will host a National Night Out event in Carpinteria on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. National Night Out is a nationwide, annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live and work.

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Governor Newsom announces new appointments to key state boards

By Golden State Today | Jul 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced several appointments to various state boards.

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California National Guard seizes over eight million fentanyl pills in six months

By Golden State Today | Jul 24, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force supported the seizure of over 8 million fentanyl pills in the first six months of 2024. In June alone, more than 1 million illegal pills were seized.

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Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending July 20?

By Golden State Today | Jul 23, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending July 20 can be found here.