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MacKenzie Scott gave 24 nonprofits $146 million in the first half of 2023
MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 24 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The gifts total $146 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.
California lawmakers move forward with Newsom’s mental health housing push
A key committee in the Assembly on Tuesday moved forward with part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to change the state’s Mental Health Services Act, an overhaul of a system that will require voter approval.
Newsom-DeSantis debate would be good for voters — and two ambitious politicians
Never mind the Republican presidential debate Wednesday. The more fascinating faceoff will likely be between the haggling governors of California and Florida in November.
In Georgia election case, Trump anticipates Thursday arrest with $200,000 bond set
Former President Trump said on social media Monday that he will turn himself in to Fulton County, Ga., law enforcement on Thursday on charges brought over efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.
California officials respond to Tropical Storm Hilary, an Ojai quake and wildfires
California received a one-two punch from Mother Nature as Tropical Storm Hilary unleashed torrential record rains and flooding across Southern California, and an earthquake struck near Ojai — all during what has historically been the state’s wildfire season. The wild weekend prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to head south, declaring a storm state of emergency even before crews began struggling to respond across a wide swath of the state.
