In his first veto of an LGBTQ-related bill this legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom Friday night rejected a proposal that would have empowered trans and gender-nonconforming youth.
Governor Newsom Swears in Rob Bonta as Attorney General of California Details Written by Imperial Valley News
Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom Friday swore in Assemblymember Rob Bonta as California’s 34th Attorney General. A national leader in the fight to reform our justice system and stand up to the forces of hate, Bonta is the first Filipino American in the state’s history to serve in the role.
“California and the nation need leaders like Rob Bonta to meet this pivotal moment in our history with the courage, energy and tenacity it will take to shape a society more reflective of our values,” said Governor Newsom. “Carrying the lessons of his remarkable upbringing at the center of historic social justice movements, Rob has been at the forefront of courageous fights for racial, economic and environmental justice from day one. As Attorney General, Rob brings to bear the legal and moral authority to effectively engage a broad
California Launches Interactive Map as Part of Safe Schools for All Plan Details Written by Imperial Valley News
Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom Friday announced that California has launched the Safe Schools for All Plan’s interactive Safe Schools Reopening Map, an online tool providing a statewide snapshot of the status of school re-openings across California. The map supports local communities in making data-driven decisions to safely open classrooms and helps ensure public transparency. Today’s announcement builds on the additional transparency, accountability and assistance measures incorporated in the Safe Schools for All Plan.
“As COVID-19 conditions continue to improve and vaccinations ramp up throughout the state, this map will provide local communities with accessible, up-to-date information on how districts in their communities and beyond are adapting to the pandemic, including safety planning and implementatio