2024 in California
The year 2024 in California involved and is expected to involve several major events.
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.[1]
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.[2] The Ninth Circuit ruled on January 7 that the law could not proceed.[3]
Events
January
- January 1:
- A 4.1 Mw earthquake hits Los Angeles County during the Rose Parade.[4]
- Two people are killed and eight are injured in a mass shooting at a New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Los Angeles.[5]
- A law goes into effect setting the statewide minimum wage at US$16 per hour, the second-highest statewide minimum wage behind Washington.[6]
- January 2 – 2024 Rose Bowl: The Michigan Wolverines defeat the Utah Utes 35–21, winning their first Rose Bowl title since 1998.[7]
- January 3 – The California State Assembly session is halted after hundreds of protesters enter the State Capitol to call for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[8]
- January 7:
- A vehicle pileup on Interstate 5 leaves two dead and nine injured.[9]
- 81st Golden Globe Awards: Barbie and Succession receive nine nominations, the most of any film and television series, respectively.[10]
Expected events
- 2024 California's 20th congressional district special election: California's 20th congressional district will elect a representative in a special election, following the resignation of Kevin McCarthy.[11]
References
- ^ Park, Jeong (December 28, 2023). "Donald Trump will stay on California GOP presidential primary ballot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Campbell, Josh (January 7, 2023). "California law banning carrying concealed firearms in many public places is once again blocked". CNN. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Lin II, Rong-Gong (January 1, 2024). "Earthquake: Magnitude 4.1 quake felt around Rose Parade, across L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Fry, Hannah (January 1, 2024). "Two killed, eight wounded in New Year's Day shooting in downtown L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Karlamangla, Soumya (January 2, 2023). "California's Statewide Minimum Wage Is Now $16 an Hour". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Smith III, Kennington; Meek, Austin; Bardahl, Jayna (January 2, 2024). "Michigan's goal line stand in overtime beats Alabama 27-20 to win Rose Bowl: Full highlights, reaction". The Athletic. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Rosenhall, Laurel; Mays, Mackenzie (January 3, 2024). "California Assembly shut down by protest calling for Israeli cease-fire". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Massive vehicle pileup on California highway leaves 2 dead, 9 injured, authorities say". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Golden Globe Awards: Stars Hit the Red Carpet of the Revamped Globes". The New York Times. January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Karni, Annie (December 6, 2023). "McCarthy Says He Will Leave Congress at the End of the Year". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2024.