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Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Oct. 19.

California's property tax revenues up 0.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $890 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Huntington Beach voter ID law faces legal challenge from California officials

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a statement following the Orange County Superior Court's decision on Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. The measure sought to amend the city's charter to enforce voter ID...

Governor Newsom declares November 17-23 as "Apprenticeship Week" in California

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared November 17-23, 2024, as "Apprenticeship Week" in California.

Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending Oct. 12?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 12 can be found here.

California's combined tax revenues up 43.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $84 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

California takes steps toward public safety improvements

In recent developments across California, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has made significant strides in enhancing public safety.

California Highway Patrol graduates largest class amid recruitment drive

Yesterday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of 121 cadets.

California's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 41.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $18.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Largest contributions to California committees in week ending Oct. 12

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Oct. 12.

VA provides 23.8% more home purchase loans in California in Q3

There were 3,739 VA home purchases in California in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $2.3 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Mortgage brokers indicted for alleged $3.6 million fraud scheme

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 14 individuals involved in a mortgage fraud scheme.

Governor Newsom announces new appointments to education boards

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced new appointments to key positions in California.

Berkeley professor examines role of storytelling in shaping beliefs

In a recent episode of Berkeley Talks, Timothy Tangherlini, a professor at UC Berkeley, delved into the impact of storytelling on belief systems across cultures.

Governor Newsom announces new state board appointments across multiple sectors