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News from October 2024

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California Secretary of State hosts apostille pop-up shop in Orange County

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

The California Secretary of State's office, in collaboration with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office, is set to host an Apostille Pop-Up Shop. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office located at 601 North Ross Street, 1st Floor, Room 103.

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Goleta Police promote Walk and Roll Day on October 9

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

The Goleta Police Department is inviting families and students to participate in "Walk and Roll to School Day" on Wednesday, October 9. This annual event emphasizes the benefits of exercise while promoting pedestrian and road safety.

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ESPN College GameDay visits UC Berkeley for historic broadcast

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

Thousands of fans gathered at UC Berkeley's Memorial Glade on Saturday for ESPN's College GameDay, marking the first time in its 37-year history that the popular college football pregame show was hosted at the university. The event saw students and fans bring energy and humor to the broadcast, which started at 6 a.m. PT.

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California launches ambitious plan to train 25k youth coaches by 2025

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom have announced a new initiative aimed at training 25,000 youth coaches in California by the end of 2025. This effort is part of the "25x25: The California Coaches Challenge," a collaboration between the California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being and the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC).

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California dispatches rescue task forces ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

California has taken proactive measures by deploying Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is projected to hit Florida as a Category 5 hurricane. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of 144 firefighters and ground support personnel from three California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams. These teams will assist with incident management, emergency operations, and search and rescue efforts.

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Newsom reflects on one-year anniversary since Hamas attack on Israel

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a statement on the first anniversary of the attack by Hamas on Israel, which occurred on October 7, 2023. Reflecting on the event, Governor Newsom stated: “Today marks the somber anniversary of the horrific massacre of more than 1,200 innocent people — men, women, and children — in Israel who were murdered by the terrorist group Hamas. For the last year, the people of Israel – and Jewish communities across the globe – have mourned for their lost loved ones, prayed for the return of the hostages, and come together to show incredible strength in...

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California urges voter participation during National Voter Education Week 2024

By Golden State Today | Oct 7, 2024

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is calling on all eligible Californians to participate actively in the upcoming elections during National Voter Education Week 2024.

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Analysis: California one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Golden State Today | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Golden State Today shows that California is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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

By Golden State Today | Oct 5, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 25 inspections at 25 Food and Cosmetics companies from California in September.

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California: Devices companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in California in September

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

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

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VA Purchase Loans in California average $600,645 for Q2

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for California in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $600,645, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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California allocates $167M from Prop 47 savings for community services

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

California is distributing $167 million in grants to 27 local governments and service providers for mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment, and diversion programs. This funding is sourced from Proposition 47 savings, a voter-approved initiative from 2014 that reduced penalties for certain nonviolent crimes. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the allocation of these funds, emphasizing the continued success of Prop 47 in lowering crime rates and reducing recidivism.

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California launches redesigned CA.gov to improve access to state services

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of a redesigned CA.gov, California's official state website. This update is part of the state's digital strategy to enhance user experience and accessibility for Californians seeking government services.

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Governor Newsom issues executive order to aid fire response across California

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to bolster the response and recovery efforts for several fires currently affecting California. The fires include the Thompson Fire in Butte County, the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties, the Borel Fire in Kern County, the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, the Bridge Fire in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties.

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California launches redesigned official website to improve access to state services

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

The state of California has launched a redesigned version of its official website, CA.gov. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch, highlighting it as a significant step in the state's digital strategy to enhance user experience, accessibility, and service delivery for millions of Californians.

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California allocates $131 million for homeless encampment resolution

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

California is taking significant steps to address homelessness by allocating nearly $131 million to 18 local communities. This funding aims to assist individuals living in dangerous encampments, with new accountability measures introduced for local governments. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this initiative, emphasizing collaboration between the state and targeted communities to streamline encampment cleanups.

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White Helmets discuss justice efforts amid Syrian civil war

By Golden State Today | Oct 4, 2024

In 2011, Syria experienced mass protests against the Assad family's long-standing authoritarian rule. These protests were part of the broader Arab Spring movement and were met with severe government repression. The situation quickly escalated into a civil war, resulting in hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths and displacing over 13 million people.

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California ranks third in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Golden State Today | Oct 3, 2024

With $565,694 in issued loans, California ranked third for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in California during September

By Golden State Today | Oct 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from California in September.

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California DOJ investigates Bakersfield police shooting under AB 1506

By Golden State Today | Oct 3, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield, California. The incident occurred on October 2, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., resulting in the death of one individual.