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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 29, 2023, as “Memorial Day” in the State of California.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in California during week ending May 13?

By Golden State Today | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1446 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

Attorney General Bonta and District Attorneys of Merced, Ventura, and Yolo Counties Reach Settlement with Walmart over Brass Knuckles Illegally Sold to Californians

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Merced County District Attorney Nicole Silveira, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, on May 23 announced a settlement against Walmart over allegations that illegal weapons — specifically brass knuckles — were sold to California consumers by Walmart and by third-party sellers through Walmart’s website.

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

Governor Newsom Statement on Super Bowl Returning to California in 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the National Football League (NFL) announcing that Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in The Bay Area.

Feinstein, Padilla Support National Gun Violence Awareness Month Resolution

Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) June 1, 2023 joined with Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (both D-Ill.) and 18 senators to introduce a resolution in support of June 2, 2023, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” and June 2023 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Month.”

Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Curbing EPA’s Power to Address Water Pollution

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to address water pollution

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced today that he has signed the following bills:

Attorney General Bonta Announces Lawsuit Against Telecommunications Company over Billions of Illegal Robocalls

An Estimated 577 Million Robocalls Sent to California Telephone Numbers on National Do Not Call Registry

Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Electric Vehicles for Low-Income Communities

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representative Nanette Díaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44) in introducing the bicameral EVs for All Act, legislation that would increase access to electric vehicles (EVs) for residents of public housing across the nation.

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

1180 people in 75-84 age group in California are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Golden State Today | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1180 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Padilla Introduces Bill to Protect 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands

On May 25, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) announced the reintroduction of his sweeping public lands package.

Analysis: California one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Golden State Today shows that California is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

Week of May 13: 775 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in California

By Golden State Today | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 775 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Padilla, Feinstein Support Colorado River Lower Basin Proposal

U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) on May 22 released the following statement after the Colorado River lower basin states announced a proposal to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water over the next three years:

Governor Newsom Proclaims Harvey Milk Day

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 2023, as “Harvey Milk Day” in the State of California.

Arizona, California, and Nevada Governors Announce Lower Basin Plan to Protect Colorado River

On May 22, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the Colorado River Lower Basin States have developed a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.

Attorney General Bonta Announces Funding Availability for Local Governments Through the 2023-2024 Tobacco Grant Program