California marks its 175th anniversary as a state, celebrating its rich history of innovation and diversity. Governor Gavin Newsom highlights California’s role as a cultural and technological powerhouse, from Hollywood to the internet. Despite current challenges, Newsom expresses optimism, emphasizing California’s commitment to values and diversity. “We’re successful not in spite of who we are or what we believe in, but because of it,” he states. California, the fourth largest economy globally,

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