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California AG Sponsors Legislation to Fight Underground Economy

April 02, 2018

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is supporting a legislation to fight the growing underground economy in the state.

In a statement, AG Becerra said he is sponsoring Senate Bill 1272, which will make the Tax Recovery and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) Task Force permanent. The TRaCE Task Force will operate under the California Department of Justice.

In addition, the legislation will expand TRaCE Task Force with permanent teams in the Bay Area, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego.

State Senator honors Auburn's Harriet Salarno as Woman of the Year

March 28, 2018

An Auburn resident has been honored with a Woman of the Year award for her longtime advocacy on behalf of crime victims.

Harriet Salarno, founder of Crime Victims United, was chosen for the accolade by District 5 state Sen. Cathleen Galgiani.

It was a special moment for Salarno, who has received numerous commendations over the years.

“This was very exciting,” she said. “I’ve known the senator for a long time. … We’ve worked together for many years.”

Calif. Senator Introduces Bill To Prohibit Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics

March 01, 2018

SACRAMENTO (CBSLA) — A California senator has introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of animal tested-cosmetics in the state, citing “inaction at the federal level.”

The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, SB 1249, was introduced last week by Senator Cathleen Galgiani.

he bill would make it unlawful for any cosmetic manufacturer to knowingly import or sell any cosmetic, including personal hygiene products such as deodorant, shampoo, or conditioner, in California if the final product or any component of the product was tested on animals after Jan. 1, 2020.

CMA, UAPD and SJMS applaud legislation to require physician-conducted autopsies

February 23, 2018

SB 1303 would restore public confidence, protect physician independence and modernize medical examiner offices across California.

February 23, 2018

RBOC HONORS SENATOR CATHLEEN GALGIANI AS ITS 2017 BOATER OF THE YEAR

February 22, 2018

RBOC has selected Senator Cathleen Galgiani [D-Stockton] as the organization's Boater of the Year for the 2017 year in recognition of her efforts to protect and enhance the interests of the state's recreational boaters.

2018 President John Marshall presented the award to Senator Galgiani in the State Capitol on February 21, expressing the organization's sincere appreciation for the Senator's leadership and commitment in the State Capitol.

California Legislation Would Prohibit Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics

February 19, 2018

February 19, 2018 - SACRAMENTO—The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, SB 1249, was introduced last week in the California State Legislature by Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton). The bill, which would prohibit the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the state, is sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and supported by Cruelty Free International and Lush Cosmetics.

Feds publish notice of EG casino's state deal

January 23, 2018

The U.S. Department of Interior on Jan. 22 published a federal register notice that announced the approval of the Wilton Rancheria’s tribal gaming compact with the state of California. The compact agreement allows the tribe to operate a casino-resort in Elk Grove.

Wilton Rancheria Tribal Chair Raymond “Chuckie” Hitchcock described that notice as a major step forward in this 758-member tribe’s ongoing efforts to have a $500 million casino-resort built near Highway 99 and Kammerer Road.

Women's March Modesto Gears up for 2018

January 17, 2018

Women’s March Modesto has announced their local march, rally and unity gathering “Hear Our Vote” on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. Make plans to join and activate the community. Since the historic national Women’s March in 2017, Women’s March Modesto has been working toward getting out the vote in 2018.

“The mission of the Women’s March is to harness the political power of women along with their supporters and their communities to create transformative social change,” explained Patty Hughes, Women’s March Modesto, Chairwoman and organizer.

Memorial Ceremonies Honor Fallen Officers

May 17, 2017

Law enforcement officers from across California converged at the State Capitol on Monday, May 8 to honor officers who made “the ultimate sacrifice” in the line of duty. Senator Cathleen Galgiani, whose Fifth Senate District includes portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, served as the legislative sponsor of this year’s event that included the recognition of 15 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

UC Needs Truly Independent Oversight

May 08, 2017

One of the first rules of politics is that — unless you are a private investigator or a government auditor — you never want to see your name in the same headline as the phrase “secret fund.”

Yet, that’s exactly where University of California President Janet Napolitano finds herself in the wake of a scathing report from the state’s government watchdog agency that criticized her office for a lack of transparency and accountability in its spending decisions.

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