Golden State Today

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in California for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

UC Davis police seek help locating missing student

The UC Davis Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing student believed to be in distress.

California healthcare spending restriction initiative qualifies for November ballot

SACRAMENTO, CA – Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that an initiative became eligible for the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot on May 21, 2024.

Governor Newsom unveils comprehensive plan for enhancing Bakersfield

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the aesthetic and functional quality of Bakersfield. The 10-Point Plan to Beautify Bakersfield, developed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focuses on improving street safety, enriching public spaces, and bolstering existing state support programs.

Seven arrested in child sexual predator apprehension operation

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office, and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced today the arrests of seven suspects in a three-day multi-agency operation targeting human traffickers and child predators. The operation, conducted from May 15 to 17, involved undercover agents and detectives posing as minors on social media platforms and websites commonly used by predators.

UC Davis terminates strawberry licensing agreements with Eurosemillas

The University of California, Davis, a prominent developer of strawberry varieties for both California and global markets, is terminating all strawberry licensing agreements with Eurosemillas S.A. Eurosemillas has served as a master licensee for older UC Davis strawberry varieties in countries outside the United States.

Proactive arrest leads to life-saving intervention in Isla Vista

Isla Vista, Calif. – A proactive arrest by deputies resulted in saving the life of the man they arrested. On Sunday, May 19, 2024, at approximately 9:32 am, deputies encountered a male subject in the roadway of Camino Lindo near Pasado. When they spoke with him, deputies learned that the subject had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest.

California political committees that received the most contributions during week ending May 18

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 18.

Which California political committees received the most contributions during April?

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during April.

UC Berkeley seeks public votes to name new falcon quadruplets

By the end of this Wednesday, vote for your favorite set of four names; the winning set will be announced Thursday.

California officials honor high school voter registration efforts

San Diego, Calif. – On May 20, 2024, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented the Second Annual Dr. Shirley N. Weber High School Voter Registration Awards to high schools in the greater San Diego area. These awards recognize schools for their efforts in civic engagement by registering and pre-registering qualified students to vote.

Attorney General Bonta pushes for expansion of federal student loan relief

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) advocating for expanded debt relief for federal student loan borrowers. The proposed regulations aim to alleviate the burden on borrowers who currently hold over $1.7 trillion in federal student loan debt, including 3.8 million Californians who owe more than $142 billion.

California Senate passes bill targeting youth social media addiction

California Attorney General Bonta issued a statement following the Senate's passage of Senate Bill 976 (SB 976), known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act. The bill, sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), aims to mitigate the adverse effects associated with social media addiction among youth. This legislative move aligns with Attorney General Bonta’s ongoing efforts to enhance child safety online.

Liberty Tax settles deceptive advertising case with California Attorney General

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a settlement with Liberty Tax (Liberty) for running deceptive advertisements that misled consumers into believing they were receiving a free advance on their tax refund. In reality, they were entering into high-cost loans. This action contravened California law and a 2009 injunction secured by the California Department of Justice following trial, which necessitated Liberty to clearly state in every refund loan advertisement that the product is indeed a loan.

California ranked 3rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

With $567,133 in home loans issued, California ranked third in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

California ranks 3rd in total VA home loans during Q1

California ranked third in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 3,996 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Berkeley commencement speakers emphasize resilience amid global challenges

In Berkeley Talks episode 197, a selection of speeches from UC Berkeley’s campuswide commencement ceremony on May 11 was shared. The event featured addresses by Chancellor Carol Christ, ASUC President Sydney Roberts, and keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, a Berkeley alumna and CEO of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

California Highway Patrol sees 104% rise in applications since 2022

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported a significant increase in applications, witnessing a 104% jump compared to the year 2022. The state continues to experience high volumes of individuals interested in joining the CHP, with a total of 7,615 applications received since January 2024.

32 arrests made in Fresno's Operation "Gridlock" targeting organized crime