Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a legal victory following the Kern County Superior Court's decision to reject a lawsuit by anti-abortion activists.

States back EPA's nationwide standards on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a significant step in environmental regulation by co-leading a coalition of 17 states in filing an amicus brief.

Newsom protects tenants hosting firestorm survivors from eviction

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to protect tenants in Los Angeles County from eviction if they provide shelter to survivors of the recent firestorms.

Governor Newsom's order prevents evictions for hosting wildfire survivors

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom's recent executive order, which prohibits evictions for individuals who provide shelter to survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Coalition urges Congress to preserve Inflation Reduction Act amid budget talks

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, urging Congress to maintain the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Governor Newsom responds with extensive measures amid Los Angeles fires

Governor Gavin Newsom has taken significant measures in response to the recent fires in Los Angeles.

Attorney General Bonta launches task force amid Southern California price gouging investigations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively investigating cases of price gouging in Los Angeles County.

Newsom issues order for swift temporary housing after LA firestorms

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to expedite the creation of temporary housing for those displaced by recent firestorms in Los Angeles.

California's AG issues guidance amid new threats to immigrant communities

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued updated bulletins and guidance to aid law enforcement, prosecutors, and defense counsel in complying with state laws as new threats to immigrant communities emerge.

Governor Newsom extends property tax relief for LA firestorm victims until April 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to assist communities in Los Angeles affected by recent firestorms.

Montecito resident arrested for negligent firearm discharge

A man from Montecito was arrested for the negligent discharge of a firearm after a shooting incident that resulted in serious injuries to a victim.

Governor Newsom takes decisive actions against Los Angeles fires

Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented several measures in response to the fires affecting Los Angeles.

California AG joins multistate crackdown on illegal flavored e-cigarette sales

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a coordinated effort with nine other attorneys general to address the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, sale, and marketing of flavored disposable e-cigarette products.

Newsom declares MLK Day in California for January 15, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared January 15, 2025, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

California settles with Hino Motors over emissions fraud for nearly $237 million

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have announced a settlement of $236.5 million with Hino Motors, Ltd., along with its U.S. subsidiaries, over allegations of fraudulent practices related to...

California secures federal funds for firestorm-damaged infrastructure

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California will receive expanded federal assistance to aid local governments in repairing or replacing public infrastructure damaged by recent firestorms in Los Angeles.

California leads coalition defending clean air act waivers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have filed motions to intervene in litigation defending the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) waivers under the Clean Air Act.

Newsom initiates firestorm cleanup with executive order

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to expedite the cleanup of properties damaged by firestorms in Los Angeles.

California files legal action defending healthcare access for dreamers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a motion to intervene in defense of a rule that expands healthcare access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, commonly known as Dreamers.

Biden-Harris Administration discharges debt for former Ashford University students