California Attorney General
Coverage of California Attorney General in the Nexus archive.
- California fails to get Shasta County voter ID law invalidated
A California appeals court denied the state attorney general's request to review Shasta County's voter ID law, Measure B, which requires photo ID for voting and alters election procedures. The court's decision was procedural, allowing the attorney general to pursue relief in the trial court. Measure B, approved by 55% of voters, conflicts with state laws prohibiting photo ID requirements and mandating vote-by-mail and early voting.
- CA Attorney General announces new 'Affordability Response Team' to address cost of living in state
The California Attorney General has launched the 'Affordability Response Team' to tackle rising costs of groceries, gas, and utilities. The team also aims to combat scams that exploit Californians by taking their money.
- Republican Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race: AP
Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the November general election in California's governor's race, as projected by the Associated Press. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former California Attorney General and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. As of June 9, Hilton received 24.91% of the vote with 88% of votes counted.
- Live primary election results: Statewide races, including California governor
The California primary election results will determine the top two candidates for most statewide races, including governor and attorney general, who will advance to a November runoff. The race for state superintendent of public instruction allows a candidate to win outright with a majority. Key races highlight the influence of the California governor and attorney general roles in shaping state and national policy.
- California attorney general sues 23andMe for data breach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect customer data. The suit alleges a data breach that compromised user information.
- California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 breach exposing health data
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against 23andMe, now Chrome Holding Co., over the company's failure to protect sensitive customer genetic and personal information. The case involves a 2023 breach that exposed health data.
- California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the successor of 23andMe over a 2023 data breach, alleging the company misrepresented the breach's severity.
- California AG warns against price gouging amid chemical incident in Garden Grove
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning businesses against price gouging during the Garden Grove chemical incident. State laws prohibit raising prices on essential goods like housing, fuel, and food by more than 10% during emergencies.
- States ask judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
More than 30 states are requesting that Judge Arun Subramanian order the breakup of Live Nation-Ticketmaster following an April jury verdict finding the company an illegal monopolist. The states are asking for a sale of the ticketing company and a sufficient number of large amphitheaters, along with restrictions on tying access to venues to the use of its promotion services.
- General Motors to pay $12.75M over alleged California driver data sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle a California consumer protection lawsuit alleging secret collection and sale of drivers' personal data. The lawsuit was brought by California prosecutors over General Motors' OnStar system. The settlement resolves allegations of improper disclosure and consent.
- Pressure grows on California attorney general to try to block Paramount's deal for Warner Bros.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is under pressure from congressional Democrats to examine the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal's impact on jobs and competition. The deal has raised concerns about its effects on the industry. Democrats want a close examination of the agreement.
- Amazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year
Amazon has expanded its built-in AI price history feature to display a product's price changes over the past year. The update comes ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, amid a California lawsuit accusing the company of price-fixing by pressuring vendors to raise prices at other retailers.
- California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate
California gubernatorial candidates struggled to stand out in a crowded debate as Democrats aim to fill the void left by Eric Swalwell's exit. Key contenders included Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton.
- Fans warned about possible LA28 ticket scams
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned fans about potential counterfeit tickets for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, urging caution around ticket sales. He emphasized vigilance against scams and provided tips to avoid fraud.
- Here’s how Amazon’s price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere
California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed evidence of Amazon's alleged price-fixing schemes, including restricting product availability on Prime Day to drive up prices for other retailers. The state filed a lawsuit in 2022 and requested a Supreme Court injunction to halt Amazon's behavior while the case proceeds.
- Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says
California AG Rob Bonta alleges that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition. Evidence was presented in a court filing to support these claims.
- Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says
California AG Rob Bonta alleges Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition, according to a court filing. The filing provides evidence supporting the claim that Amazon sought to limit competitive pricing through these tactics.
- I chose abortion, then changed my mind — California wants that choice gone
A woman shares her experience of initially deciding to have an abortion but later changing her mind and using abortion pill reversal to save her pregnancy. She criticizes California's attorney general for opposing this life-saving option, claiming it is safe and effective.
- New unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California AG claims
Newly unsealed records, as claimed by the California Attorney General, reveal Amazon's alleged price-fixing tactics. The records are part of a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior by the e-commerce giant.
- Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon’s price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims
Newly unsealed documents in California's anti-trust case against Amazon allege the company pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors like Walmart and Target to make Amazon appear cheaper. Amazon denies engaging in price-fixing, but the records suggest the company closely monitored competitor pricing, even for minor discrepancies.
- Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon’s price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims
Newly unsealed records in California's anti-trust case against Amazon allege the company pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors like Walmart and Target, making Amazon appear cheaper. Amazon denies engaging in price-fixing, as the state claims it actively monitored competitors' pricing to maintain dominance.
- California attorney general asks judge to block Nexstar-Tegna merger
California's attorney general has requested a court to block the Nexstar-Tegna merger, despite the companies securing FCC approval and finalizing a $6.2-billion takeover. The legal challenge follows regulatory clearance, indicating potential antitrust concerns.