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News from March 2024

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California Governor Newsom Responds to Court Ruling on Affordable Housing Case

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has commented on the recent court ruling regarding affordable housing in the Southern California community of La Cañada Flintridge. The Los Angeles Superior Court rejected the arguments put forth by the city of La Cañada Flintridge, leading to a favorable outcome in the case.In response to the ruling, Governor Newsom stated, “La Cañada Flintridge is the latest community that has failed in their effort to override state housing laws. Today’s favorable ruling should serve as a warning to other NIMBY jurisdictions that the state will hold every...

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2024

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has revealed the 31 schools recognized as Model Continuation High Schools for 2024. These schools were acknowledged for their commitment to providing comprehensive services to at-risk youth through exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services.Superintendent Thurmond commended the schools, stating, "Congratulations to these outstanding schools for their all-around excellence as alternative centers of learning." He emphasized the importance of educators at Model...

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Meet our new faculty: Antoine Levy, economics

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

Antoine Levy has recently joined our faculty as an economics professor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our institution. Levy holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as M.A. degrees from the Paris School of Economics and the Higher Education Commission.In terms of research interests, Levy shared, "I study cities and housing, and the role of public policies in determining where people work, invest and retire." This focus underscores his commitment to understanding the dynamics of urban environments and the impact of policy...

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Attorney General Bonta: La Cañada Flintridge Ordered to Comply with State Housing Law

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed satisfaction after a court ruling mandated that La Cañada Flintridge adhere to state housing laws to advance an affordable housing project. The court decision was based on the city's failure to have a compliant housing element in place when the project was proposed.Attorney General Bonta stated, "We are pleased that the court agrees with us that La Cañada Flintridge must follow state housing laws to facilitate affordable housing and alleviate our housing crisis."The court's ruling clarified that cities cannot self-certify...

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Attorney General Bonta Urges Immediate Action by Meta to Prevent Account Takeovers

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 40 attorneys general, has called upon Meta to take urgent action in addressing the rise of account takeovers and lockouts on Facebook and Instagram. Bonta emphasized the importance of protecting users from the traumatic and costly experience of having their accounts compromised, stating, “Having an account taken over by a bad actor can be a traumatizing, expensive, and time-consuming event for users. Today, I urge Meta to improve its prevention efforts and response to protect consumers against account...

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A ‘Golden Ticket’ for Unitrans’ 100 Millionth Rider

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

Unitrans’ 100 millionth rider, Gabriela Jimenez, expressed her excitement at receiving a lifetime pass to ride Unitrans, stating, “This is crazy — I’m not leaving Davis.” Jimenez, a third-year political science major, was randomly chosen while on her way to class and praised the transit system for its usefulness to students, mentioning, “I don’t have any other form of transportation.”Unitrans' general manager, Jeff Flynn, highlighted the strong support from both the university and the wider Davis community for the transit system, which started with just two buses and now...

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Meet our new faculty: Cailin Slattery, economics

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

Cailin Slattery has recently joined the faculty as an economics professor. Holding a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Virginia in 2019, Slattery is enthusiastic about her research interests, stating, "I am an economist working at the intersection of public finance, industrial organization, and political economy. My research centers on the relationship between local governments and firms."

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UC President Drake announces aid to voting on campus

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

There’s still time to vote in California’s primary election, and you can do so on campus. A Yolo County voter assistance center is open until 8 p.m. today (March 5) in ballrooms A and B of the Activities and Recreation Center. There voters can drop off completed vote-by-mail ballots, request a new ballot, and even register to vote.According to UC President Michael V. Drake, "Elections matter, and so does your vote!" The Yolo County Elections Office has resources, polling places, and will post results when available. Same-day voter registration is available in California,...

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Association Offers Ladders of Opportunity to Hispanic Students

By Golden State Today | Mar 5, 2024

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has been instrumental in providing opportunities for Hispanic students, faculty, and staff at UC Davis. Through mentoring, tutoring, and participation in HACU conferences, students like Jasmine Diaz have found renewed passion and support for their academic and career goals.Reflecting on her journey, Diaz expressed, "I’m a stronger person and a strong advocate for people like myself." Diaz's experience at the HACU annual conference in Chicago led to an invitation to work in the cancer lab of Professor Luis...

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California: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in California in February

By Golden State Today | Mar 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from California in February.

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UC Berkeley Officials Respond to Events of Feb. 26

By Golden State Today | Mar 4, 2024

Chancellor Carol Christ and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Ben Hermalin addressed the recent events at UC Berkeley in a message on Monday, March 4th. They expressed their concern over the protest that occurred on February 26th, stating that it was unacceptable."We intend to gain a complete picture of what happened and hold accountable individuals or groups responsible for violations of the law and/or our policies," they stated regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the protest.UCPD and OPHD are investigating reports of antisemitic expression and...

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Deputies Arrest Second Juvenile for Knife Attack- Request for Public Assistance in Locating Additional Info

By Golden State Today | Mar 4, 2024

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Following a recent knife attack incident, Sheriff’s deputies have made significant progress in apprehending the individuals involved. According to the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office, a second juvenile has been arrested in connection with the attack that took place on February 27, 2024.The sheriff's deputies are now seeking the public’s assistance in gathering any additional information related to the incident. As stated by the authorities, "Deputies believe there were additional juveniles involved in this attack and are reaching out to ask anyone...

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Attorney General Bonta: The End of JetBlue, Spirit Merger is a Victory for California Consumers

By Golden State Today | Mar 4, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta hailed the termination of the proposed $3.8 billion merger between JetBlue and Spirit as a win for consumers in the state. The move to call off the merger was seen as a positive development, preventing the potential elimination of low-cost airfare options and preserving competition in the industry.In a statement issued following the cancellation of the merger agreement, Attorney General Bonta expressed satisfaction with the outcome. He emphasized the significance of maintaining a competitive marketplace and protecting consumer...

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in California during February

By Golden State Today | Mar 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from California in February.

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California: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in California in February

By Golden State Today | Mar 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from California in February.

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Inflation in California lower than national average as of February 2024

By Golden State Today | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, California experienced an 18.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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Which type of California companies were inspected the most by the FDA in February?

By Golden State Today | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 14 inspections at 14 Food/Cosmetics companies from California in February.

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Governor Newsom's 2023 Judicial Appointment Data Revealed

By Golden State Today | Mar 1, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has disclosed the judicial applicant and appointee data for his administration's judicial appointments, with a focus on diversity and representation. The Governor's office announced that since assuming office in 2019 through 2023, Governor Newsom has made a total of 445 judicial appointments, including 157 in 2023, from a pool of 1,656 applicants.According to the released data, more than half of Governor Newsom's judicial appointments have been women judges and justices. Additionally, more than half of the appointees also identified as Asian, Black...