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Check out the latest California news headlines with news producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, who reviews the top stories from June 21, 2023 to September 22, 2023: from the Bitwise Industries corporate scandal and Antioch & Pittsburgh police officers' scandals to the illegal infectious disease lab found in Reedley, Dudley Najieb goes into details on key stories that made it nationwide and worldwide.Here are the stories in part 1:Bitwise Industries files Chapter 7 while former employees remain broken from CEOs' theft of wagesCA: The business community and governor respond to Supreme Court decision on affirmative actionExpert says people in California are exposed to wildfires the mostSmall, wealthy, suburbs contribute to regional housing problems, especially in CaliforniaAnnual business report gives California an 'F' rating for cost of living and business friendlinessActors are demanding that Hollywood catch up with technological changes in a sequel to a 1960 strikeTemecula school district board and community is in turmoil; Governor Newsom steps in the actionGovernor Newsom chooses diverse judicial appointments, a true representation of CaliforniaCalifornia promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prisonPain clinic chain to pay $11.4M to settle Medicare and Medicaid fraud claimsONME News Briefs: Here are five key bills signed by Governor Newsom this past July

California Governor Gavin Newsom made an interim appointment October 1, replacing the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat with 44-year-old Laphonza Butler. However, this appointment complicates an already complex campaign, according to CalMatters: For one thing, there will be a special election to decide who serves the final two months of Feinstein’s term, and it will be held at the same time as the regularly scheduled election. So voters will have two U.S. Senate decisions, one in the March primary, and again in the November presidential general election. Butler was sworn in October 3 by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black U.S. senator to represent California and the most recently-elected Black woman to the Senate. Butler will be making history as the first openly LGBTQ person and the second Black woman to represent California in the Senate. Although never holding office, Butler also advised Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign before becoming the president of EMILYs List in September 2021.And if Butler does run, it will throw another wild card into the campaign, in which three big-name Democrats — U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee — are already vying to push aside Republican candidates and make the top two for next November’s general election.

Check out the upcoming early fall events happening throughout California for the remainder of 2023Looking for some events to go to during the early fall months while the weather is tolerable in California? Then check out the events happening below throughout the state.

As California’s senior Senator and the longest-serving woman senator ever since her election to the Senate in 1992, Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the 90-year-old senior senator from California, died on Sept. 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. She was born in San Francisco, CA, June 22, 1933.

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.This vision of an “American Italy” captured hearts and imaginations across the U.S. In it, Florida and California promised a place in the sun for industrious Americans to live the good life, with the perfect climate.But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.In California, home owners now face dangerous heat waves, extended droughts that threaten the water supply, and uncontrollable wildfires. In Florida, sea level rise is worsening the risks of high-tide flooding and storm surge from hurricanes, in addition to turning up the thermostat on already humid heat. Global warming has put both Florida and California at the top of the list of states most at risk from climate change.

The company behind the '"illegal lab" in Reedley also operated for several years in the city of Fresno incognito ...Ever since local online, Central Valley news outlet, Mid Valley Times, posted a peculiar news report on July 25 about a code-enforcement check-up revealing an illegal lab, in the predominantly agricultural city of Reedley, Calif., owned by a man who lives in China, more interesting facts are being exposed to the public through news updates.

Southern California residents have been warned to evacuate; see which areasSACRAMENTO, Calif.--The National Weather Service is warning that severe tropical weather could impact several parts of California starting this weekend. In advance of the storm, residents are urged to stay away from parks, deserts, waterways and off-roadways, and anticipate power outage and water shut offs.With the possibility of lightning, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, high surf – and even wildfire – the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also advising residents to stay alert, prepare early, and follow all safety guidelines.Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm’s forecasted impacts starting today. The Governor signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Also today, the Governor met with first responders and local officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. He also was in touch with federal officials, including the White House.“California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise. We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm,” said Governor Newsom.“As we head into this weekend, I urge Angelenos to continue monitoring the hurricane and be mindful of extreme weather warnings,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “We know the severe impact that weather can have on our communities. I am making sure Los Angeles is prepared on behalf of our residents, including the unhoused Angelenos living on our streets, to get through this storm.”

Produced by AMPTV, this over 2-hour special celebrating Juneteenth reviews the important points in history in the Anti-Slavery Movement, the Civil War, the history behind Juneteenth, as well as reflecting on abolitionists and historical figures such as, Phyllis Wheatley, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman and former slave, Laura Smalley of Hempstead, Texas (1941.)Meanwhile, watch the late Chadwick Boseman perform a passionate an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

Checkout the latest Juneteenth events happening throughout California!

Show host Julia Dudley Najieb closes out Herstory Month reviewing notable greats honored by the California legislature,followed by an overview report from a call with over 60 ethnic media and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Dudley Najieb will do a longer follow-up in longer show next week, News Too Real , Friday, April 7, 2023.