Dec 04 2024 1 mins
California is bracing for a new era under the incoming Trump administration, with Governor Gavin Newsom convening a special session of the Legislature to protect the state's progressive policies. The session, which began on December 2, aims to bolster California's legal defenses against federal actions that could erode civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant protections[1][4].
In other news, the Rose Bowl has launched a multi-year revitalization campaign to raise $80 million for improvements, including enhanced seating and an upgraded videoboard[1]. Meanwhile, Democrat Adam Gray has narrowly defeated Republican Rep. John Duarte in the race for California's 13th Congressional District, flipping the seat[2].
On the economic front, California continues to lead in electric vehicle adoption, surpassing 2 million electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles sold across the state. Governor Newsom has committed to restarting the state's Zero Emission Vehicle rebate program if the federal tax credit is eliminated[3].
In local government, Nathan Hochman has been sworn in as Los Angeles County District Attorney, undoing many of the progressive policies of his predecessor George Gascón[2]. Additionally, hundreds of California nonprofits will receive $43 million in FEMA grants to increase security and safeguard against hate-fueled violence[3].
Looking Ahead:
- The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding Hungarian confiscation of Jewish-owned property during the Holocaust.
- The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is due to be published.
- Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, is scheduled for December 4.
- The NATO foreign ministers meeting and the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting annual debate on the Middle East are upcoming.
In other news, the Rose Bowl has launched a multi-year revitalization campaign to raise $80 million for improvements, including enhanced seating and an upgraded videoboard[1]. Meanwhile, Democrat Adam Gray has narrowly defeated Republican Rep. John Duarte in the race for California's 13th Congressional District, flipping the seat[2].
On the economic front, California continues to lead in electric vehicle adoption, surpassing 2 million electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles sold across the state. Governor Newsom has committed to restarting the state's Zero Emission Vehicle rebate program if the federal tax credit is eliminated[3].
In local government, Nathan Hochman has been sworn in as Los Angeles County District Attorney, undoing many of the progressive policies of his predecessor George Gascón[2]. Additionally, hundreds of California nonprofits will receive $43 million in FEMA grants to increase security and safeguard against hate-fueled violence[3].
Looking Ahead:
- The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding Hungarian confiscation of Jewish-owned property during the Holocaust.
- The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is due to be published.
- Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, is scheduled for December 4.
- The NATO foreign ministers meeting and the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting annual debate on the Middle East are upcoming.