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News from September 2024

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Governor Newsom signs bills enhancing support for Californians with disabilities

By Golden State Today | Sep 28, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills aimed at improving the lives of Californians with disabilities. The legislation seeks to enhance support systems, increase transparency, and provide more opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Newsom signs bills targeting processed foods in schools

By Golden State Today | Sep 28, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills aimed at improving food assistance programs, reducing the consumption of processed foods among youth, and increasing access to healthy, locally grown foods across California. The legislation is part of an effort to address chronic disease issues in the state.

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Governor Newsom signs multiple legislative measures into law

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills into law, affecting various sectors including housing, education, health care, and environmental conservation. Among the newly enacted laws are AB 598 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), which focuses on regional and county expenditure plans for the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act; AB 810 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) addressing hiring practices in postsecondary education; and AB 846 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) concerning rent increases in housing programs.

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California signs bill requiring crime data collection on Indian lands

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed his support following Governor Gavin Newsom's approval of Assembly Bill (AB) 2695. The new law mandates that law enforcement agencies collect and report data on crimes occurring on Indian lands to the California Department of Justice. This initiative aims to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis and enhance public safety in Indian Country and nearby communities.

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Newsom signs legislation advancing priorities for CA Native communities

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed today as Native American Day and signed several bills supporting California Native communities. The announcement coincides with a gathering of Native American tribal leaders at the State Capitol to celebrate the day.

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Governor Newsom launches initiative to advance battery storage technologies

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the formation of a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations in California. This initiative aims to address the increasing use of batteries in critical infrastructure and daily life.

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California reports record high voter registrations for September

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has released the latest Report of Registration, reflecting data as of September 6, 2024. The report shows a record total of 22,310,352 eligible Californians registered to vote, an increase of 1,070,116 from the same point in the presidential election cycle four years ago.

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California enacts law targeting racial disparities in maternal mortality

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to the Governor's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2319, a measure aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates among Black women and other pregnant persons of color. The bill seeks to ensure the effective implementation of Senate Bill 464 (SB 464), known as the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act of 2019. AB 2319 is co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, Dr. Akilah Weber, and the California Legislative Black Caucus.

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Chancellor Rich Lyons outlines vision for UC Berkeley's future at Campus Conversations

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons outlined his vision for the campus during his first Campus Conversations event on Thursday. He discussed future funding arrangements aimed at stabilizing core parts of the campus, including sports teams and deferred maintenance.

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California sends urban search teams for Hurricane Helene response

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

As Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) members to the affected area.

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California enacts law increasing penalties for corporate crimes

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a statement following Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2432 into law. This legislation will allow state courts to impose increased monetary penalties on corporations convicted of criminal offenses. The funds collected from these penalties will be directed towards crime victim service organizations in California, which provide various forms of assistance to victims and their families.

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Governor Newsom signs bills naming new state symbols

By Golden State Today | Sep 27, 2024

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills that establish new state symbols for California. The Dungeness crab has been designated as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell.

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Former Assistant Attorney General Clark on Kamala Harris: ‘I hope that America wakes up before it is too late’

By Golden State Today reports | Sep 27, 2024

Jeffrey Clark, a former Assistant Attorney General, has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris's legal credentials, asserting that she has never personally argued an appeal.

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California experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, California experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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Governor Newsom signs four bills targeting human traffickers

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed four new bills into law aimed at addressing human trafficking and providing support to victims. The measures are intended to increase penalties for traffickers, assist victims in accessing resources, and create new tools for combating labor trafficking.

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Governor Newsom announces new appointments across state commissions

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced several new appointments across various commissions and boards.

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California surpasses one million youth voter pre-registrations

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that over 1.2 million 16- and 17-year-olds have pre-registered to vote in California since the program began in September 2016. Pre-registered youth will have their voter registration automatically activated when they turn 18.

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Goleta Police Department partners with McDonald's for "Coffee with a Cop" event

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

The Goleta Police Department has partnered with the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald's for a "Coffee with a Cop" event on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The public is invited to join for coffee and dialogue without any agenda or speeches. This event offers an opportunity to voice concerns and get to know local deputies. McDonald's will provide attendees with a free small cup of McCafe coffee.

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Attorney General Bonta releases updated guide for charities

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the release of an updated Guide for Charities. This guide aims to provide best practices for charitable organizations, including charities, charitable trusts, and other nonprofits, as well as fundraising professionals and charitable fundraising platforms operating in California. The Attorney General is responsible for supervising these entities and can investigate and take legal action against those that misuse charitable assets or engage in fraudulent practices.

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Newsom signs bills addressing racial discrimination including formal apology for slavery

By Golden State Today | Sep 26, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), has signed a series of bills aimed at addressing racial discrimination and advancing issues important to Black Californians. One of the key actions was signing AB 3089, which includes a formal apology for California's historical role in slavery.