CA Attorney General Press Releases

37 Missing Children Found, 7 Suspects Arrested in Riverside County Operation

California Attorney General and Governor announced the recovery of 37 missing children and the arrest of 7 suspects in Riverside County as part of Operation Safe Return. The operation, a collaboration between state and federal agencies, focused on high-risk missing children.

California AG Arrests Man for Illegal Firearms Possession

California Attorney General Bonta announced the arrest of a man in Rancho Cordova for possessing illegal firearms, including a rocket launcher. The seizure included a shotgun, two pistols, a machine gun pistol, and an inert rocket launcher. The suspect faces charges including felon in possession of firearms, possession of a machine gun, and child cruelty.

State AGs Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 26 other state attorneys general announced they will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the U.S. DOJ's settlement. The states aim to hold the company accountable for anticompetitive conduct harming consumers and the live music industry.

California AG Exposes $1.8M Luxury Vehicle Tax Evasion Scheme

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced charges against 14 individuals for allegedly evading over $1.8 million in taxes on luxury vehicle purchases. The scheme involved falsely reporting vehicles as being used out-of-state, while they remained in California. The investigation uncovered over $20 million in evaded taxes.

California AG Warns Baby Food Companies on Heavy Metal Disclosure

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory to baby food companies regarding disclosure requirements for heavy metals under Assembly Bill 899. The advisory warns companies that current disclosure methods may not comply with the law, potentially leading to retailers being prohibited from selling products in California.

California v. Trump - Lawsuit Over Unlawful Tariffs

California, along with 22 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit argues the President's justification for using this section is illegal and outside the statute's limited circumstances. This action follows a previous successful challenge to tariffs imposed under a different act.

State AGs Urge Caution on Autonomous Hazardous Materials Transport Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by nine other state Attorneys General, urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to exercise caution in developing regulations for the autonomous transport of hazardous materials. The coalition emphasized the need for proven safety and reliability before allowing such systems to operate.

California AG Warns of Scams on Slam the Scam Day

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians about Social Security and government imposter scams on the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day. The alert highlights the increasing financial losses to scams reported by the FTC and provides tips for consumers to protect themselves.

State AGs Defend Contraceptive Access Against Trump Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against Trump Administration regulations that allowed employers to restrict access to no-cost contraception. The brief argues these rules undermine the ACA and could shift millions in costs to individuals.

California AG Shuts Down Meth Lab, Seizes $1.2M in Drugs

California Attorney General Bonta announced the seizure of $1.2 million in methamphetamine and the arrest of three individuals during the dismantling of a major conversion lab in Turlock. The operation, involving multiple state, local, and federal agencies, recovered 280 pounds of drugs and eight firearms.