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The year 2024 in California involved and is expected to involve several major events.

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Conflicts

Pro-Palestinian protests occurred at California universities. In April, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt closed its campus for the remainder of the semester. [1]

Culture

Sports

In the 2023 NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the Wild Card playoffs and the San Francisco 49ers advanced to the divisional playoffs. The Rams lost to the Detroit Lions 24–23, securing the Lions's first playoff win since 1992. [2] In the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers defeated the Lions 34–33, allowing the 49ers to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. [3] The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22, becoming the first team to consecutively win the Super Bowl since the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. [4]

In March, Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, was accused of using Ohtani's funds to place bets with a bookmaker who is the subject of a federal investigation. [5]

Economy

Significant layoffs in the technology sector as a consequence of growth during the COVID-19 pandemic continued into 2024. In January, Unity Technologies laid off 1,800 employees—or a quarter of its workforce, [6] Amazon's live streaming service Twitch laid off 500 employees—or 35% of its workforce, [7] and Google laid off hundreds of employees in its engineering, voice assistant, and hardware divisions that month. [8]

Politics and law

National politics

In December 2023, California secretary of state Shirley Weber ruled that Donald Trump was eligible to be on the ballot in the 2024 presidential election. [9]

Law

A law prohibiting the concealed carry of firearms in most public places took effect on January 1, 2024, after the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit paused an injunction District Court for the Central District of California judge Cormac J. Carney implemented in December 2023. [10] The Ninth Circuit ruled on January 7 that the law could not proceed. [11]

Events

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February

March

April

May

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The year 2023 in California involved several major events.

References

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  2. ↑ Pouncy, Colton; Rodrigue, Jourdan (January 15, 2024). "How the Lions beat the Rams to snap a 32-year playoff win drought and spoil Matthew Stafford's return". The Athletic . Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Matt, Barrows; David, Lombardi; Pouncy, Colton (January 29, 2024). "49ers complete epic comeback to beat Lions, set up Super Bowl rematch with Chiefs". The Athletic . Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Keefer, Zak (February 11, 2024). "Chiefs defeat 49ers in OT of Super Bowl to cement dynasty status; Patrick Mahomes earns third MVP". The Athletic . Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Arellano, Gustavo; Elmahrek, Adam; Fenno, Nathan; Pringle, Paul (March 20, 2024). "Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lu, Yiwen (January 8, 2024). "Unity Software to Cut 25% of Its Work Force". The New York Times . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lu, Yiwen (January 10, 2024). "Amazon Cuts Hundreds of Jobs at Studios and Twitch". The New York Times . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ Grant, Nico (January 10, 2024). "Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Engineering and Other Divisions". The New York Times . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Park, Jeong (December 28, 2023). "Donald Trump will stay on California GOP presidential primary ballot". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ Edmonds, Colbi (December 31, 2023). "Appeals Court Allows California Ban on Guns in Most Public Places to Take Effect". The New York Times . Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ Campbell, Josh (January 7, 2023). "California law banning carrying concealed firearms in many public places is once again blocked". CNN . Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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  16. ↑ "Massive vehicle pileup on California highway leaves 2 dead, 9 injured, authorities say". Los Angeles Times . January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  17. ↑ "2024 Golden Globe Awards: Stars Hit the Red Carpet of the Revamped Globes". The New York Times . January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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  20. ↑ "'Life-threatening' storm to slam Southern California beginning Sunday, last for days". Los Angeles Times . February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ Hauser, Christine (February 8, 2024). "Five Marines Died in Helicopter Crash in California, Military Says". The New York Times . Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ Betts, Anna (February 10, 2024). "No Survivors Found After Helicopter Crashes With Six Aboard, Officials Say". The New York Times . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
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  25. ↑ Madilynne, Medina (March 4, 2024). "1 person dead and 4 North Bay deputies injured after pursuit and shootout". SFGate . Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system". Los Angeles Times . January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  27. ↑ Hubler, Shawn (March 20, 2024). "Once a Sure Thing, Newsom's Homelessness Measure Barely Passes". The New York Times . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  28. ↑ Parker, Jordan (December 28, 2023). "Trump will be on California primary ballot in March, secretary of state says". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  29. ↑ Campione, Katie; Patten, Dominic (March 11, 2024). "Oscar Viewership Rises 4% As 'Oppenheimer'-Dominated Ceremony Starts An Hour Earlier". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  30. ↑ Pogrebin, Robin (March 13, 2024). "Los Angeles Opera's Music Director to Step Down After 20 Years". The New York Times . Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  31. ↑ Hernández, Javier (March 14, 2024). "San Francisco Symphony's Maestro to Step Down, Citing Split With Board". The New York Times . Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  32. ↑ Isaac, Mike; Hirsch, Lauren (March 20, 2024). "Reddit Prices I.P.O. at $34 a Share, in a Positive Sign for Tech". The New York Times . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  33. ↑ McCabe, David; Mickle, Tripp (March 22, 2024). "U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly". The New York Times . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  34. ↑ Sisario, Ben; Jacobs, Julia; Rashbaum, William (March 25, 2024). "Federal Agents Raid Homes Tied to Sean Combs in Los Angeles and Miami". The New York Times . Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  35. ↑ Knight, Heather (April 15, 2024). "Federal Officials to Shut Women's Prison After Years of Sexual Abuse". The New York Times . Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  36. ↑ Rosenberg, Eli; Flores, Jessica (April 15, 2024). "Golden Gate Bridge reopens, but protests may cause more traffic chaos as commute looms". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  37. ↑ Luna, Taryn (April 20, 2024). "Universal Studios tram crashes, injuring 14 riders". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  38. ↑ Orellana Hernandez, Angie; Kaleem, Jaweed (April 24, 2024). "LAPD makes arrests at USC amid Israel-Hamas war protests". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  39. ↑ Kartje, Ryan (April 24, 2024). "Reggie Bush and USC get Heisman Trophy back 14 years after it was forfeited". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  40. ↑ Kaleem, Jaweed; Hamilton, Matt (April 25, 2024). "USC cancels 'main stage' commencement ceremony". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  41. ↑ Campa, Andrew (April 30, 2024). "More than 50 are injured when L.A. Metro train, bus collide outside Exposition Park". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  42. ↑ "15 injured at UCLA clash involving protesters". Associated Press. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  43. ↑ Bedi, Neil; Erden, Bora; Hernandez, Marco; Jhaveri, Ishaan; Lajka, Arijeta; Rosales, Helmuth; Toler, Aric (May 3, 2024). "How Counterprotesters at U.C.L.A. Provoked Violence, Unchecked For Hours". The New York Times . Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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