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Attorney General Bonta waives notice requirements for St. Rose Hospital transfer

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has waived the notice and consent requirements stipulated in the Corporations Code for the transfer of control of St. Rose Hospital and Saint Rose Medical Building, Inc. to Alameda Health System (AHS). This decision allows both the hospital and medical building to come under AHS's control. According to California law, transactions involving the sale or transfer of control of a healthcare facility owned by a nonprofit corporation must receive approval or a waiver from the Attorney General.

UC Berkeley students' role in Freedom Summer sparked Free Speech Movement

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

During the summer of 1964, students from the University of California, Berkeley joined activists in the southern United States to highlight the racial oppression that prevented Black Americans from voting. This activism continued upon their return to campus.

California Assembly advances bill aimed at preventing gasoline price spikes

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

The California Assembly has advanced Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal aimed at preventing gasoline price spikes. The proposal, now headed to the Senate, was passed during a special session called by the Governor.

California task force seizes $2.3M in illegal cannabis

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

A recent joint enforcement operation led by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has resulted in the seizure and destruction of over $2.3 million worth of illegally cultivated cannabis. The operation, which took place in Alameda County, also led to the confiscation of a significant amount of dangerous illegal pesticides used in the unlawful grow.

Biden-Harris Administration grants California $360M for parks, rivers, and transportation

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

California has received $360 million from the Biden-Harris Administration to support various projects across the state, including habitat restoration, park improvements, and rail and highway investments. This federal funding complements the investments made by Governor Gavin Newsom's administration.

Cal Guard seizes millions of fentanyl pills since January

By Golden State Today | Oct 1, 2024

The California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force has seized over 5,000 pounds of fentanyl powder and 9.6 million pills containing fentanyl at California's ports of entry since January 2024. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the task force supported the seizure of over 772,000 pills in August alone, with an estimated street value of $3.8 million.