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California recognizes Diwali as state holiday after Indian-American lawmakers Ash Kalra, Darshana Patel move bill
Indian-American lawmakers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel played a key role in driving the bill.
San Diego’s legislative delegation probing Palomar’s loss of $50 million grant
State agency says rescinded allocation to North County hospital district will be returned to statewide funding pool for second round of Prop. 1 funding
California Is Doing What Congress Can't on Immigration
In an era when immigration remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, a bipartisan group of California lawmakers has done something rare: they’ve found unity.
Bill To Declare Diwali A State Holiday Passes Through Assembly, Now In Senate
The AB 268 bill, introduced by Assemblymembers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel aims to recognize the significance of the festival among the Indian diaspora.
Diya TV: California Assembly passes bill to recognize Diwali as official state holiday
Diwali, the widely celebrated Festival of Lights, is one step closer to becoming an official state holiday in California following the unanimous, bipartisan passage of Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) on the Assembly floor.
CalMatters: A loophole in California law makes it hard to prosecute threats against schools. Will lawmakers close it?
Patel’s Assembly Bill 237 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee earlier this month and awaits a hearing in the appropriations committee.
Los Angeles Times: ‘Swatting’ calls spark panic, fear, massive police responses. Can California finally crack down?
Assemblymember Darshana R. Patel (D-San Diego) has proposed Assembly Bill 237, which would close the same loophole and also apply to threats made against day-care centers, hospitals and workplaces.
CBS8: California bill aimed at closing school threat loophole advances in state legislature
A bill to protect schools, places of worship, and medical facilities from violence is gaining traction in the state legislature.
