California University President's Resignation after agreeing to academic boycott of Israel
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CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia stated, “has informed me of his decision to retire”,  following her characterization of Lee’s move as "insubordination" and her appointment of an acting president on Thursday, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
US Police Confirm Shooting Victim in California Not Goldy Brar
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"There is no truth to the speculation that the homicide victim was identified as Goldy Brar," Dooley said in the statement. "This identifies the victim clearly."
California Governor vetoes cast ban bill
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California will not become the first US state to ban caste specifically, which had looked possible in the aftermath of Seattle becoming the first American city to prohibit caste. The same people and groups that had made it possible in Washington state, were now determined to make California the first state to do so, triggering perhaps a domino effect into other states.
Heat wave expected in Southern California this week
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A warming and drying trend will continue to take place in the region through Thursday as offshore flow establishes beneath strong high pressure aloft, Xinhua news agency quoted the NWS as saying.
Fresno becomes 2nd US city to ban caste discrimination
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The development comes as the SB 403 Anti-Caste Discrimination Bill awaits a signature from Governor Gavin Newsom, which would make California the first state in the US to outlaw discrimination based on caste.
2nd GOP debate to get underway in California
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The most awaited 2nd debate will open on Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan presidential library in Simi Valley, California.
Hindu-Americans urge California governor to veto anti-caste discrimination bill
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The SB 403 bill, which seeks to outlaw caste-based discrimination in the state, was passed in the California Senate last week with an overwhelming 31-5 votes, and now rests with Governor Gavin Newsom for clearance.
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