Independent Journal Review

Gavin Newsom Declares Diwali A State Holiday

California has designated Diwali — popularly known as the “Festival of Lights” — as an official statewide holiday. Democratic ...

10+ ways to celebrate Diwali this October around the Bay Area

Here are 10+ ways to celebrate it this year, running from roughly Oct. 11-26.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Ash Kalra’s Bill Making Diwali Official CA State Holiday

SACRAMENTO, CA – California will officially celebrate Diwali as a state holiday, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of ...
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New California laws: From Diwali to refrigerators

California's governor is busy signing bills into laws, from banning police masks to creating Diwali as a state holiday, from ...

California celebrates Diwali: Gavin Newsom signs AB 268 into law; how Governor is seen as an ally of Indian-American community

California has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, effective January 1. This landmark law allows public schools ...