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Charles Manson, the infamous former cult leader who ordered the murder of Sharon Tate and others, dies at age 83.
2017-11-19

California’s governor, Jerry Brown, signs a law that lowers the penalty for exposing partners to HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) from a felony to a misdemeanor, which includes those who donate blood without informing the center about their HIV status.
2017-10-10

California Governor Jerry Brown signs a bill that will protect all California residents, regardless of their immigration status, from unnecessary detention and questioning; similar to those ordinances in sanctuary cities.
2017-09-12

Notable speakers include Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Former Defense secretary Leon Panetta, California governor Jerry Brown, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Chris Murphy, Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, Flint, Michigan mayor Karen Weaver, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, Former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom, U.S. representative Ruben Gallego, former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, Vice President Joe Biden, and longtime politician-activist the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
2016-07-27

A massive wildfire destroys at least 150 homes and leaves two people dead in Kern County, California. The Governor of California Jerry Brown declares a state of emergency for Kern County as more homes are threatened by the fire.
2016-06-25

Governor of California Jerry Brown signs a bill into law requiring all children to get vaccinations before being allowed to go to school or day care.
2015-06-30

The California State Legislature passes a bill which would enact a state requirement for the vaccination of children enrolled in schools. The bill is now pending Governor Jerry Brown's approval before going into law.
2015-06-29

A rupture of an underground oil pipeline in California's Santa Barbara County near Refugio State Beach may have released 105,000 gallons of crude oil with tens of thousands gallons released into the Pacific Ocean. Jerry Brown, the Governor of California later declares a state of emergency.
2015-05-20

California governor Jerry Brown announces mandatory water restrictions in response to the worst drought in California history.
2015-04-1

California Governor Jerry Brown declares a drought emergency and asks residents of the state to voluntarily conserve water.
2014-01-17