April 17, 2026

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CAIR Condemns President Trump’s Threat to Destroy Iranian Civilization; CAIR-SFBA’s Zahra Billoo Warns of Anti-Iranian, Anti-Muslim Hatred

Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization joins national call for Congress, presidential cabinet, and Pentagon to prevent genocidal attack on Iran (SANTA CLARA, CA, 4/7/2026) — The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined a national CAIR condemnation of…

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EPA Selects 11 California Organizations to Receive $5.5 Million for Environmental Career Training

 SAN FRANCISCO (February 9, 2026) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of 11 California organizations to receive approximately $500,000 each in Brownfields Job Training grant funding. Grants awarded to California are nearly half of the $12 million awarded nationally. This funding will help the organizations recruit, train, and place workers for…

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Padilla, Wyden Lead Amicus Brief Challenging Republican Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting

Pending SCOTUS case could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote by mail WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California’s former Secretary of State, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led their colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Watson v. Republican…

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Secretary Rollins Statement on Dairy Industry Voluntarily Removing Artificial Colors from National School Lunch Program

(Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauded the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary, proactive pledge to eliminate Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in milk, cheese, and yogurt…

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California Tracking Increase in Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes 

Recent cases in Los Angeles County and the Central Valley show importance of “taking charge of your yard” and protecting yourself from mosquito bites  What You Need to Know: California is experiencing an increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, including West Nile virus and dengue. Californians can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and getting…

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Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Kicks Off as Partners LA vs Hate, CA Civil Rights Department, Stop The Hate, and Dozens of Local Government and Community Partners Issue a Call for Solidarity

LOS ANGELES – LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate program, will host a press conference for the launch of United Against Hate Week, welcoming coalition partners Not in Our Town, CA vs Hate, and Stop the Hate. Partners, activists, organizations, schools, and communities will join the coalition to rally together and spread messages of hope,…

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LA Times Editorial: “Can California save local news? The future of community, democracy is at stake”

Last week, the Los Angeles Times published a strong editorial in support of AB 886, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA). The bill, currently sitting in Senate Appropriations after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote, would require Big Tech companies like Google and Meta to negotiate with publishers and broadcasters…

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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis

  A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points: 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states. Twenty-eight people have been hospitalized and two deaths have been reported, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey….

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California Commission on Aging Celebrates 50 Years with Visionary Gala

Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s first multi-generational community center for health…

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Feeding America Riverside| San Bernardino Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Riverside Building

(Riverside, CA – June 18, 2024) Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) proudly celebrated its recent expansion into their new FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside. The grand ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, June 6th, marked a significant milestone in FARSB’s ongoing mission to combat hunger and serve the community. “Hunger is often called…

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CSLB Conducts Joint Sting with NSCB in South Lake Tahoe

Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board’s (CSLB) Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), in partnership with the Nevada State Contractors Board (NCSB), conducted an undercover sting operation in late May to catch unlicensed contractors in South Lake Tahoe. Six individuals will be referred to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office for charges related…

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Global Transportation and Freight Company to Pay $7.9 Million for Environmental Violations in Multiple California Counties

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has resolved a civil suit against XPO, Inc. and XPO Logistics, a global transportation and logistics company that provides supply chain solutions to businesses in various industries. XPO leased, owned or operated several facilities in San Bernardino County, and other counties in California…

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Governor Newsom Honors Fallen California Peace Officers at Memorial Ceremony 

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today joined local, state, and law enforcement leaders in honoring fallen California peace officers at the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. Governor Newsom honors fallen California peace officers at memorial ceremony WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “These officers served with resilience and resolve, prioritizing the needs of others above their…

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This Older Californians Month, Start the Conversation with Your Family to Connect with California’s Aging Resources

Enhanced Aging Resource Guide from the California Department of Aging Connects Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and Family Caregivers with a Variety of Resources Available in the State SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom proclaimed May as Older Californians Month and this year’s theme of connection highlights the importance that social engagement and meaningful relationships have on…

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CDFW Warns Dog Owners to Be Mindful of Salmon Poisoning Disease

Dog owners in California are reminded to take precautions to protect their pets from Salmon Poisoning Disease. Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen only in dogs after they eat certain types of raw or cold smoked fish like trout and salmon that are infected with a bacteria-like organism, Neorickettsia helminthoeca, which is…

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Funding to address Fruit Fly Infestation Celebrated by Assemblymember Reyes

(Sacramento, CA) — Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation reflecting an early action budget agreement. In addition to taking a major step forward in addressing the state’s budget short fall, this action provided $22.1 million to address fruit fly infestations across the state. On March 8th, Reyes and a bipartisan group of legislative…

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CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox

A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: [Harmful Reactions Linked to Counterfeit “Botox” or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections | CDC] Key Points:  ·As of April 15, 2024, CDC has received reports of 19 people in 9 states who experienced harmful reactions after receiving…

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San Bernardino County Signs Historic Agreement To Combat College Student Hunger

San Bernardino, Calif. – On April 12, a significant collaboration between the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the County of San Bernardino was formalized to combat student hunger. This collaboration is designed to expedite the qualification process for CalFresh, a critical federal aid program that provides monthly…

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Court Reaffirms California’s Longstanding Right to Fight Vehicle Pollution

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reaffirming California’s decades-old authority to set clean vehicle standards: “Today the court sided with common sense and public health against the fossil fuel industry and Republican-led states. This ruling reaffirms California’s…

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Support for Establishing an Office of Civil Rights at the California Department of Education 

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today joined State Senator Henry Stern, State Senator Susan Rubio, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California representative Cliff Berg, and Anti-Defamation League Central Pacific Deputy Regional Director Teresa Drenick in announcing support for Senate Bill 1421 to establish an Office of Civil Rights within the California Department of…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S.

CDC’s Risk Assessment for the General Public Remains Low April 1, 2024—A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1)…

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State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Partnership with Energy Commission to Grow ZEV Charging Infrastructure

Program will incentivize lenders to finance zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, builds on ZEV purchase program SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced the approval of an interagency agreement between the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to implement the Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Infrastructure (ZEHDI) Loan Pilot Project…

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