Golden State Today

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of an inmate who died from an apparent suicide at the Main Jail.

Operation Royal Flush leads to arrests and firearm seizures

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the success of Operation Royal Flush, a collaborative effort with various law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime in Kings County.

Governor Newsom announces key regional water board reappointments

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a series of reappointments to various Regional Water Quality Control Boards across California.

California nonprofits receive $43M grant for anti-hate security

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that 311 nonprofit and faith-based organizations in California will receive over $43.7 million in federal funding to enhance security against hate-based violence.

Attorneys general back FCC's proposal to strengthen robocall regulations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 47 attorneys general in supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls.

California's combined tax revenues up 19.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

California collected $64 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

California political committees that received the most contributions during week ending Oct. 5

Here are the 50 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Oct. 5.

Incarcerated person dies in apparent suicide at Santa Barbara Main Jail

An individual incarcerated at the Main Jail in Santa Barbara, California, was found dead from an apparent suicide.

Governor Newsom discusses key initiatives during Washington visit

Governor Gavin Newsom recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where he engaged in discussions with senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration and members of the California Congressional Delegation.

California Highway Patrol reports success in San Bernardino crime crackdown

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has made significant progress in its operation to address crime and enhance public safety in San Bernardino.

Deputies discover kidnapping during routine traffic stop in Montecito

Deputies in Montecito, California, discovered a kidnapping in progress during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.

Bonta joins multistate effort supporting FTC's ban on non-compete agreements

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) prohibition on most non-compete agreements.

Number of VA loans issued in California increased by 223.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 5,199 home loans in California, totaling $3.1 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of California companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 134 inspections at 134 Food and Cosmetics companies from California in the third quarter of 2024.

Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending Sept. 28?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 28 can be found here.

California Secretary of State hosts apostille pop-up shop in San Diego

The California Secretary of State's office, in collaboration with the San Diego Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk’s Office, is set to organize an Apostille Pop-Up Shop.

Attorney General Bonta warns against deceptive puppy market schemes

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert urging potential pet buyers to be cautious of deceptive and unethical breeders.

UC Davis faces Montana State with Big Sky title and playoff spot on the line

The UC Davis football team is set to compete for the Big Sky Conference championship this Saturday, November 16, against Montana State at the UC Davis Health Stadium.

Lompoc man arrested for attempted murder after Buellton shooting