Golden State Today

A man from Carpinteria has been arrested following a series of incidents involving elder abuse, threats, and obstruction.

State finance director to discuss Newsom’s new budget proposal

California's Director of Finance, Joe Stephenshaw, is set to conduct a media briefing regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025-26.

County jail MAT program reduces overdose deaths by over one-third

California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath), in partnership with the Sheriff's Office, has achieved significant progress in the Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) program at county jails.

Attorney General Bonta hosts immigrant rights convening amid deportation fears

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently hosted the fourth in a series of five regional meetings focused on immigrant rights in Salinas, California.

California National Guard deployed as LA battles historic wildfires

Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a request from Los Angeles County to deploy the California National Guard to assist law enforcement efforts in response to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.

Governor Newsom expresses sorrow over deputy's death in traffic accident

Governor Gavin Newsom has released a statement in response to the death of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew.

Bonta warns Californians about risks with private umbilical cord blood banks

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert regarding the potential risks associated with storing umbilical cord blood in private banks.

UC Davis aids firefighting efforts amid Los Angeles County blazes

Members of the UC Davis community are actively involved in providing assistance to those affected by the fires raging in Los Angeles County.

Attorneys general urge Walmart to uphold nondiscriminatory business practices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 12 other state attorneys general, has addressed a letter to Walmart CEO Doug McMillan expressing concerns over the company's recent decision to halt its supplier diversity programs, philanthropic...

California secures federal aid to combat Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has obtained a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

California strengthens wildfire response amid changing climate

In response to the challenges posed by a hotter and drier climate, California has significantly increased its efforts in forest management and wildfire response.

California deploys over 7,500 personnel to battle Southern wildfires

California is facing an unprecedented challenge as more than 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel have been deployed to combat wildfires in Southern California.

Biden approves disaster declaration as wildfires rage across Los Angeles

President Biden has swiftly approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the Los Angeles area, following a request from Governor Gavin Newsom.

California mobilizes water tankers for Los Angeles fire response

California is mobilizing additional resources to combat the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday.

Southern California wildfires displace thousands and destroy properties

The ongoing wildfires in Southern California have burned 27,000 acres across Los Angeles County and parts of Ventura County.

Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending Dec. 21?

The 18 political contributions made during the week ending Dec. 21 can be found here.

California sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $922 million in property tax revenue for California, a 3.6% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

UC Davis achieves record enrollment with increased diversity

The University of California, Davis has reported a significant milestone in its enrollment statistics for fall 2024.

UC Davis' Aggie Square set to transform Sacramento region

The Aggie Square development on the University of California, Davis' Sacramento campus is poised to make a significant impact on the region.

California secures federal aid for Eaton Fire response