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News from September 2024

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Attorney General Bonta supports legislation against international arms trafficking

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 14 attorneys general, has submitted a multi-state letter to congressional leaders in support of the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm Act (CATCH Act). The letter encourages Congress to take additional steps to halt the flow of illegally trafficked firearms from the United States into the Caribbean. This illicit trade has contributed to increased gun violence in the region, particularly in Haiti, which is grappling with deteriorating security conditions and heightened gang violence. These challenges have...

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California DOJ releases findings on officer-involved shooting

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Luis Herrera’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles, California, on September 17, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report provides a detailed analysis of the incident and outlines DOJ's findings. After a thorough investigation, DOJ...

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Goleta Police stress proper use of child car seats during safety week

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Goleta Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats, and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign takes place from September 15-21 and aims to raise awareness about the importance of car seat safety and proper installation.

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Lawmakers debate measures against gas price spikes in special session

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

The Assembly hosted its first hearings of the special session on gas price spikes this week in Sacramento. The discussions underscored that while gas price spikes are preventable with additional backup supply, profit motives deter the oil industry from maintaining necessary reserves to protect consumers.

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Goleta Police stress vigilance during Pedestrian Safety Month

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Goleta Police Department urges drivers to slow down and remain vigilant for pedestrians on the roads. By taking extra precautions, drivers can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be a safe option for getting around any community.

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Governor signs bill targeting social media addiction among minors

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 976, a bill authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), aimed at protecting minors from social media addiction. The legislation prohibits online platforms from providing an addictive feed to minors without parental consent and restricts social media notifications during school hours and late at night.

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Governor Newsom proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Friday, September 20, 2024, as California POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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California sees continued decline in greenhouse gas emissions amid economic growth

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions in California decreased again in 2022, marking a total reduction of 20% since 2000. This represents the lowest level of greenhouse gas emissions in recent history, excluding the dip caused by the pandemic in 2020.

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Sites Reservoir clears legal hurdle under streamlined CEQA process

By Golden State Today | Sep 20, 2024

Governor Newsom’s streamlining law reduces delays caused by CEQA litigation. Under that law, an appellate court swiftly rejected a CEQA lawsuit against the Sites Reservoir project – in less than 270 days since it was filed.

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Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending Sept. 14?

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 14 can be found here.

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California receives $432.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 759 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Suspicious package found at California Secretary of State headquarters

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has confirmed that a suspicious package was received at the California Secretary of State headquarters in Sacramento. The unopened package was promptly handed off to authorities.

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Attorney General Bonta comments on new legislation addressing California's housing crisis

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 1893, which aims to facilitate housing production in cities and counties that fail to adopt a compliant housing element on time. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, seeks to address California's housing crisis.

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Attorney General Bonta supports new bill enforcing stricter penalties on state housing law violations

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Senate Bill (SB) 1037 into law. The bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta, aims to enhance the Attorney General’s ability to seek civil penalties against local governments that violate state housing laws.

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Sacramento mayor highlights Aggie Square's impact in final State of the City address

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

Hundreds of people gathered near Aggie Square’s future public square on September 19 to hear Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s final State of the City address. In his speech, Steinberg highlighted the innovation district as a model partnership that can improve both the city and the region.

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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan housing package to address homelessness

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

Governor Newsom signs bipartisan housing package and launches Prop 1 Homekey+ initiative

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Governor Newsom signs laws targeting deepfakes and requiring AI watermarking

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

Governor Newsom signs bills to crack down on sexually explicit deepfakes & require AI watermarking

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Californians can now store driver's licenses, state IDs digitally

By Golden State Today | Sep 19, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California will offer residents the option to securely add their California driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. This feature can be used in person at select businesses and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints, including at San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

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California's retail crime task force reports over $7M recovered goods this year

By Golden State Today | Sep 18, 2024

In August, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF), led by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), reported significant enforcement activities. The task force made 171 arrests and recovered 26,415 items of stolen property valued at approximately $547,000 in a single month. This marks a continuation of high enforcement rates that suggest the ORCTF is on track to surpass its totals from 2023.

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Attorney General announces indictment for $60 million Medi-Cal fraud

By Golden State Today | Sep 18, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the grand jury indictment of Southern California healthcare provider Gerardo Santillan and seven other individuals for defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $60 million. The alleged fraud took place through their operation of three home health agencies between 2016 and 2022.