California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’ State attorney general said Trump’s justice department’s directive to verify 20,000 ballots is completely improper The Guardian - US · Oct 25
23andMe Reaches $6 Million Settlement Over Data Breach Affecting Nearly 7 Million Customers California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $6 million settlement with the company formerly known as 23andMe, resolving allegations involving a massive data breach and the handling of customers’ sensitive genetic information. Clever Dude · Oct 21
Former 23andMe Agrees to $6 Million California Settlement Over 2023 Breach That Affected Nearly 7 Million Customers Former 23andMe agreed to a $6 million California settlement over its 2023 breach. Why genetic data risks last and how customers can delete theirs. Medical Daily · Oct 21
Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad: AP-NORC poll Federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings received by congressional and election offices across the country. With Election Day approaching, the mailings are deemed potentially hazardous by law enforcement. In time, US President Trump plans to host rallies in support of Republican candidates in Iowa. Candidates are also navigating fundraising challenges… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots The Trump administration has sued California election officials The Independent UK · Oct 15
California Loses ICE ID Battle as Appeals Court Blocks State Rule for Federal Immigration Agents The Ninth Circuit ordered a lower court to block California's No Vigilantes Act requirement that non-uniformed federal immigration officers display identification during enforcement operations. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Federal judge halts ICE detention centre construction at California site over environmental review A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting construction of an ICE facility near Gilroy, California. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County. They argued that construction began without an adequate environmental assessment or consultations with local… The Times of India · Oct 11
NFL to Supreme Court: Sports Prediction Markets Are Just Gambling in Disguise The NFL filed a Supreme Court brief on Oct. 8 backing states against Kalshi. Here's what the Flaherty v. KalshiEx case means for sports betting. Latin Times · Oct 10
North Hollywood Nursing Home Sale to For-Profit Ensign Group Approved with Medi-Cal Beds and Monitor Required California approved the sale of St. Elizabeth Care Center in North Hollywood to Ensign, with conditions. See what it means for residents and families. Medical Daily · Oct 6
Backlash Against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Persists As Critics Say Deal Undermines Film Business. The merger, which is due to close on Tuesday, has caused concern amongst directors, actors and filmmakers that studio consolidation will hurt livelihoods, dampen creativity and drive up consumer costs. International Business Times · Oct 3
Mark Ruffalo says Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs’ A federal judge cleared the final legal hurdle for the megamerger on Wednesday. The deal is expected to close Oct. 6. Fortune · Oct 2
With Paramount-Warner Bros. merger set to close next week, Mark Ruffalo sends a message to the billionaires behind it: ‘bad deal for this country’ "This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs." We Got This Covered · Oct 2
Lyft agrees to pay California $272.5m in largest-ever wage theft settlement More than $237m will be distributed to drivers over firm labeling them independent contractors and not employees The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros The Independent UK · Sep 30
Capital & Main · Sep 24 Press Freedom Becomes an Afterthought in Paramount-Warner Merger Deal The settlement includes a vague vow to protect CNN and CBS journalism, and few details on how an “editorial independence board” might work.
The Times of India · Sep 24 California disabled shoppers allege mall stores pushed them into spending thousands; one spent $50,000+ Serious allegations have arisen against Bee & Co., claiming that the company coerced vulnerable customers, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, into making costly purchases. Rep. Brad Sherman is set to bring these alarming issues to the attention of California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Disturbingly, customers reported spending significant sums…
The Independent UK · Sep 22 New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects Democratic attorneys general from California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as it seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels
Reason · Sep 22 Paramount Bends the Knee to Rob Bonta California and 11 other states weaponized antitrust law until Paramount agreed to film quotas and an oversight board for CNN and CBS.
Salon · Sep 21 Foreign cash fuels Paramount takeover Critics called the merger a "bad deal for the future of film, entertainment, independent journalism and democracy"
France 24 · Sep 21 Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.
International Business Times · Sep 21 Paramount Settles Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition In Key Step For The Deal The company made a commitment to release 30 films per year for the first two years of the deal, and 32 over each of the following three years. Otherwise it will have to pay a fine.
We Got This Covered · Sep 20 Mark Ruffalo urges Rob Bonta ‘don’t you dare’ settle the antitrust lawsuit against Paramount merger: ‘The people don’t want it!’ Mark Ruffalo is pushing back hard against a potential settlement in the antitrust lawsuit currently blocking the Paramount Skydance merger. The actor is calling on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general to stand their ground and reject any deal that would allow…
We Got This Covered · Sep 20 Newsom signs new laws to safeguard California election process, says Trump ‘won’t stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote’ Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of 13 new bills on Saturday in Los Angeles to protect the California election process from potential interference, The Hill reported. These measures arrive as the state prepares for the upcoming midterm elections, where Democrats are closely watching the actions of the administration of…
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Paramount eyeing California exit as it looks for office space in Nashville, report says Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending exit announcement, though the deadline passed without a formal statement from the studio
Capital & Main · Sep 10 Newsom Has the Chance to Stand Up for Farmworker Wages A bill on the California governor’s desk would restore the wage floor for 35,000 seasonal workers, whose pay was slashed by a U.S. Labor Department rule.