Los Angeles, California - A Los Angeles, California-based dentist was charged in an indictment unsealed on Monday for his alleged participation in a health care fraud and identity theft scheme.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring March 12 through 18, 2018 as Women’s Military History Week in the State of California:

Modesto, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a public listening session on March 19, 2018 to hear stakeholder input on the Alternative Manure Management Program, or AMMP.

Sacramento, California - Dozer the Detector Dog made an appearance at the State Capitol yesterday to encourage legislators and staff to attend California Ag Day at the Capitol March 20, 2018.

Sacramento, California - California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Thursday announced a $27,840,000 settlement with Home Depot U.S.A. (Home Depot) to resolve allegations that its California stores and facilities unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste – including waste batteries, aerosol cans, paints, and electronic devices. These acts constitute violations of California’s Hazardous Waste Control Law, and of California’s Unfair Competition Law, as such conduct gives Home Depot a competitive advantage over other regulated entities that are complying with the law. Home Depot also is alleged to have discarded customer records without rendering personal information unreadable. 

Escondido, California - Moka, a young male Bengal tiger cub that had been brought to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park last August by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officers, underwent emergency surgery on Tuesday. The cub, which has been closely monitored by animal care staff since his arrival, recently began showing increased signs of ill health; and imaging studies indicated a serious health concern arising from intestinal adhesions. A specialist was called in, and an emergency surgery was performed to correct the malformations.