2024 in California
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The year 2024 in California involved and is expected to involve several major events.
Culture[edit]
Sports[edit]
In the 2023 NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the Wild Card playoffs and the San Francisco 49ers advanced to the divisional playoffs. The Rams lost to the Detroit Lions 24–23, securing the Lions's first playoff win since 1992.[1] In the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers defeated the Lions 34–33, allowing the 49ers to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.[2] The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22, becoming the first team to consecutively win the Super Bowl since the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.[3]
In March, Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, was accused of using Ohtani's funds to place bets with a bookmaker who is the subject of a federal investigation.[4]
Economy[edit]
Significant layoffs in the technology sector as a consequence of growth during the COVID-19 pandemic continued into 2024; in January, Unity Technologies laid off 1,800 employees—or a quarter of its workforce,[5] and Amazon's live streaming service Twitch laid off 500 employees—or 35% of its workforce.[6] Google laid off hundreds of employees in its engineering, voice assistant, and hardware divisions that month.[7]
Politics and law[edit]
National politics[edit]
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.[8]
Law[edit]
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.[9] The Ninth Circuit ruled on January 7 that the law could not proceed.[10]
Events[edit]
January[edit]
- January 1:
- Two people are killed and eight are injured in a mass shooting at a New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Los Angeles.[11]
- A law goes into effect setting the statewide minimum wage at US$16 per hour, the second-highest statewide minimum wage behind Washington.[12]
- January 2 – 2024 Rose Bowl: The Michigan Wolverines defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 35–21, winning their first Rose Bowl title since 1998.[13]
- January 3 – The California State Assembly session is halted after hundreds of protesters enter the State Capitol in Sacramento to call for a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war.[14]
- January 7:
- A vehicle pileup on Interstate 5 leaves two dead and nine injured.[15]
- 81st Golden Globe Awards: Oppenheimer wins five awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director for Christopher Nolan, and Succession wins four awards, including Best Television Series – Drama.[16]
- January 15 – 75th Primetime Emmy Awards: The Bear and Succession win six awards, including Best Comedy Series and Best Drama Series, respectively.[17]
- January 22 – The California Faculty Association begins a five-day strike, canceling classes at California State University campuses.[18]
February[edit]
- February 1 – February 2024 California atmospheric river: A category five atmospheric river begins forming in California.[19]
- February 6 – Five Marines die in a helicopter crash involving a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion in San Diego.[20]
- February 9 – A Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashes near the California–Nevada border, killing all six passengers, including Nigerian businessmen Herbert Wigwe and Abimbola Ogunbanjo.[21]
- February 11 – 2024 Los Angeles County shootings: A spree shooting takes place across Los Angeles County, killing four and injuring one. The three perpetrators are reported gang members.[22]
- February 26 – Rescue California begins planning to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.[23]
March[edit]
- March 3 – Four deputies are shot and wounded following a chase in Santa Rosa, and a suspect is killed.[24]
- March 5:
- Proposition 1 is voted on to reform the California Mental Health Services Act and establish a US$6.4 billion bond for new behavioral health beds,[25] passing on March 20.[26]
- 2024 California Republican presidential primary and 2024 California Democratic presidential primary: Former president Donald Trump won the Republican presidential primary and president Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary.[27]
- March 10 – 96th Academy Awards: Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer leads the nominations with thirteen, winning seven, including Best Picture, Best Director for Nolan, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr..[28]
- March 13 – Los Angeles Opera director James Conlon announces his retirement in 2026.[29]
- March 14 – San Francisco Symphony director Esa-Pekka Salonen announces his resignation in 2025 over a dispute with the board of governors.[30]
- March 21 – San Francisco-based social media service Reddit files for an initial public offering at a share price of US$34, valuing the company at US$6.4 billion.[31]
- March 22 – The Department of Justice files an antitrust case against Apple Inc.[32]
- March 25 – Sean Combs sexual misconduct allegations: The Department of Homeland Security searches rapper Sean Combs's Los Angeles home.[33]
April[edit]
- April 15:
- The Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin is ordered to close after allegations of sexual abuse.[34]
- Demonstrators protesting the Israel–Hamas war and United States support for Israel in the war block the Golden Gate Bridge and segments of Interstate 880.[35]
- April 20 – Fifteen people are injured in an accident at Universal Studios Hollywood.[36]
- April 24:
- April 2024 Israel–Hamas war protests on United States university campuses: The Los Angeles Police Department arrests 93 University of Southern California students protesting the Israel–Hamas war.[37]
- The Heisman Trust returns Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy.[38]
Expected events[edit]
- May 21 – 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.[39]
- November 5 – 2024 United States presidential election in California: The 2024 United States presidential election will occur in California.
References[edit]
- ^ Pouncy, Colton; Rodrigue, Jourdan (January 15, 2024). "How the Lions beat the Rams to snap a 32-year playoff win drought and spoil Matthew Stafford's return". The Athletic. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Matt, Barrows; David, Lombardi; Pouncy, Colton (January 29, 2024). "49ers complete epic comeback to beat Lions, set up Super Bowl rematch with Chiefs". The Athletic. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Keefer, Zak (February 11, 2024). "Chiefs defeat 49ers in OT of Super Bowl to cement dynasty status; Patrick Mahomes earns third MVP". The Athletic. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Arellano, Gustavo; Elmahrek, Adam; Fenno, Nathan; Pringle, Paul (March 20, 2024). "Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Lu, Yiwen (January 8, 2024). "Unity Software to Cut 25% of Its Work Force". The New York Times. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Lu, Yiwen (January 10, 2024). "Amazon Cuts Hundreds of Jobs at Studios and Twitch". The New York Times. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Grant, Nico (January 10, 2024). "Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Engineering and Other Divisions". The New York Times. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Koblin, John (January 15, 2024). "At a Strike-Delayed Emmys, 'Succession' Succeeds One Last Time". The New York Times. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Karlamangla, Soumya (January 16, 2023). "Why a Faculty Strike Looms at the State University System". The New York Times. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "'Life-threatening' storm to slam Southern California beginning Sunday, last for days". Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Hauser, Christine (February 8, 2024). "Five Marines Died in Helicopter Crash in California, Military Says". The New York Times. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Betts, Anna (February 10, 2024). "No Survivors Found After Helicopter Crashes With Six Aboard, Officials Say". The New York Times. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Solis, Nathan; Orellana Hernandez, Angie; Winton, Richard; Castleman, Terry (February 13, 2024). "4 southeast L.A. County victims were part of 'random murder spree'; 2 suspects arrested". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Cadelago, Christopher (February 26, 2024). "Gavin Newsom faces another recall threat in California". Politico. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Madilynne, Medina (March 4, 2024). "1 person dead and 4 North Bay deputies injured after pursuit and shootout". SFGate. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system". Los Angeles Times. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Hubler, Shawn (March 20, 2024). "Once a Sure Thing, Newsom's Homelessness Measure Barely Passes". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Parker, Jordan (December 28, 2023). "Trump will be on California primary ballot in March, secretary of state says". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Campione, Katie; Patten, Dominic (March 11, 2024). "Oscar Viewership Rises 4% As 'Oppenheimer'-Dominated Ceremony Starts An Hour Earlier". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Pogrebin, Robin (March 13, 2024). "Los Angeles Opera's Music Director to Step Down After 20 Years". The New York Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Hernández, Javier (March 14, 2024). "San Francisco Symphony's Maestro to Step Down, Citing Split With Board". The New York Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Isaac, Mike; Hirsch, Lauren (March 20, 2024). "Reddit Prices I.P.O. at $34 a Share, in a Positive Sign for Tech". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ McCabe, David; Mickle, Tripp (March 22, 2024). "U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Sisario, Ben; Jacobs, Julia; Rashbaum, William (March 25, 2024). "Federal Agents Raid Homes Tied to Sean Combs in Los Angeles and Miami". The New York Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Knight, Heather (April 15, 2024). "Federal Officials to Shut Women's Prison After Years of Sexual Abuse". The New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Rosenberg, Eli; Flores, Jessica (April 15, 2024). "Golden Gate Bridge reopens, but protests may cause more traffic chaos as commute looms". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Luna, Taryn (April 20, 2024). "Universal Studios tram crashes, injuring 14 riders". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ Orellana Hernandez, Angie; Kaleem, Jaweed (April 24, 2024). "LAPD makes arrests at USC amid Israel-Hamas war protests". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Kartje, Ryan (April 24, 2024). "Reggie Bush and USC get Heisman Trophy back 14 years after it was forfeited". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 24, 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.