The bill, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, goes into effect Jan. 1. Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights," marks the start of the Hindu new year. OAKLAND, Calif. - Diwali, the Hindu "Festival ...

Katie Porter — a Democratic running for California governor — nearly cut off a TV interview after a tense back-and-forth with a reporter.

California became the third state in the nation to officially recognize Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights," as a statewide holiday. The declaration comes from Assembly Bill 268, which was signed ...

Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday in California starting in 2026.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Several members of the Indian American community and advocacy organizations have voiced their appreciation of California Governor Gavin Newsom officially designated Diwali as a ...

Diwali has been added to California’s official list of statewide holidays — just in time for this year’s festivities.

California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali — the Hindu "Festival of Lights" — as an official statewide holiday. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday to go into effect ...

Assemblymember Ash Kalra, who coauthored the bill with San Diego assemblymember Darshana Patel, said he grew up celebrating the festival.

California has made history by officially declaring Diwali a state holiday, becoming the third US state after Pennsylvania and Connecticut to recognise the festival of lights. The announcement was ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Tuesday, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.

California has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the third US state to do so. Governor signed the bill, allowing public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali and ...

In a historic development for the Indian diaspora, California has designated Diwali as an official state holiday, becoming the third state in the US to officially recognise the Indian festival of ...