Tag: rob_bonta
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Media Monitor: California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Affirms Attorney General's Authority
The L.A. Times reports California's Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return more than 600,000 seized ballots and affirmed the attorney general's power to direct sheriffs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues California Supreme CourtChad BiancoRiverside Countyballot seizureRob BontaXavier Becerraelection integrityL.A. Times Politics
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Mayor Bass Statement on Paramount Settlement With California Attorney General Bonta
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responds to a court-enforceable settlement between Paramount and California and other states, saying it protects jobs and keeps production in the city.
BusinessEntertainmentLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalEmployment and LaborFilm and TVState Governments Karen BassParamountWarner Bros DiscoveryRob BontamergerLos Angelesfilm productionLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Signs Election Protection Laws Creating Felonies for Ballot Interference
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills creating felony penalties for interfering with ballots and election systems, citing threats from the Trump administration ahead of November.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsLegalDemocratic PartyFederal Government Gavin NewsomCalifornia electionsElection interferenceDonald TrumpVote by mailRob BontaShirley N. WeberCalifornia Governors Office
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule as Newsom Claims California-Backed Victory
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration USPS rule restricting vote-by-mail access, prompting Newsom, Weber and Bonta to hail a California-backed win for democracy ahead of November midterms.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalState Governments Gavin NewsomVote-by-mailSupreme CourtDonald TrumpUSPSCalifornia electionsRob BontaCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: California Sues Trump Administration 83 Times in Second Term
L.A. Times Politics reports California has filed 83 lawsuits against the Trump administration in his second term, costing over $20 million. Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta detailed these efforts to protect Californians from federal overreach, while also noting a controversial voter…
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEducation CaliforniaTrump administrationLawsuitsRob BontaProposition 39Federal fundingVoter IDL.A. Times Politics
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Public Safety Funding Conditions
California, led by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, is suing the Trump administration to stop the federal government from conditioning vital public safety funding on state election and immigration policies, citing unlawful coercion.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomRob BontaDonald TrumpLawsuitPublic SafetyElection AdministrationCalifornia Governors Office
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Huntington Beach Ordered to Pay Hefty Fines for Housing Law Violations
Huntington Beach faces significant financial penalties, including an initial $160,000 and $50,000 monthly, for failing to comply with California's state housing law. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta emphasize accountability for housing affordability.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesReal EstateEconomy Huntington BeachCaliforniaHousing LawPenaltiesGavin NewsomRob BontaHousing Accountability UnitCalifornia Governors Office