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We’ve all been on the receiving end of a robocall — those annoying scams that claim to be calling with an urgent matter from the Social Security Administration, Medicare, an employer, or some other seemingly official entity. While they certainly are an annoyance, they have inflicted real financial harm on unsuspecting people.
This week, I joined 49 attorneys general in a bipartisan lawsuit against major telecom company, Avid Telecom, over billions of alleged illegal robocalls across the country.
Our lawsuit makes it clear: We cannot come to the phone right now, you cannot leave a message, and we won’t be calling you back. Robocall scams are not welcome in California.
Whether it’s putting an end to unwanted robocalls, going after corporate giants like Walmart, or ending hidden fees — California DOJ is here to protect California consumers.
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
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Suing to Stop Robocall Scams
 In addition to being a daily annoyance, robocalls can and do cause real financial damage. That's why this week we took Avid Telecom to court for delivering not hundreds, or thousands, or millions of robocalls — but billions of robocalls. We allege that Avid Telecom has violated federal and state laws, and we are confident that we will prevail.
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Ending the Sale of Illegal Weapons
 Illegal weapons have no place in California. This week we announced a settlement with Walmart over allegations that illegal weapons — specifically brass knuckles — were sold to California consumers by Walmart and by third-party sellers through Walmart’s website. This settlement makes crystal clear that online retailers are responsible for what they sell or allow to be sold in our state.
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Dismantling Dangerous Criminal Groups
 This week we announced the results of a multiagency operation in Fresno County targeting a violent criminal group. The operation resulted in the arrest of 34 suspects and the seizure of 64 illegal guns, as well as illicit drugs, including fentanyl. The arrests and seizure are the result of strong partnerships by law enforcement agencies in the Fresno area, and throughout our state, and send a strong message that criminal activity targeting our communities will not be tolerated.
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Come Join Us
 Apply today to help DOJ protect the health, well-being, and public safety of Californians. Check out our featured jobs below and visit oag.ca.gov/careers for a full listing of available positions:
Deputy Attorney General III, Government Law, Second Amendment Litigation Team
Deputy Attorney General III, Healthcare Rights and Access
Deputy Attorney General IV, Worker Rights and Fair Labor
Deputy Attorney General III, Tort & Condemnation
Senior Assistant Attorney General, Police Practices Section
Senior Assistant Attorney General, Charitable Trusts Section
Administrative Branch Manager, DMFEA
Legal Secretary, Legal Support Operations
Quality Assurance Testing Engineer, Enterprise Services
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TikTok of the Week
 The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community has always been an integral part in making California the economic powerhouse it has become. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we are meeting up with AAPI small business leaders from throughout California. Check out this week's video where we met Mike Nguyen, who got into bodybuilding and powerlifting at a young age and now helps people of all stripes reach their fitness goals.
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 On Memorial Day and every day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all enjoy.
Our fallen heroes, and their families, deserve our deepest respect and the utmost gratitude.
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Tweet of the Week
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FLASH BRIEFING
Attorney General Bonta: Our Wetlands Deserve Federal Protections, California Will Continue to Fight to Protect Our Waterways
Attorney General Bonta Secures Decision Blocking American Airlines and JetBlue’s Anticompetitive Profit-Sharing Venture
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Court to Uphold Firearm Restrictions to People Under 21
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Photo of the Week
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 This week I was honored to speak with Public Policy Institute of California President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye about California DOJ efforts and issues facing California.
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Resource Corner
Tobacco use is the number one preventable killer in the United States. Smoking-related illness accounts for approximately 40,000 deaths annually in California. Nicotine, a key component of cigarettes and most e-cigarettes, has been found to be highly addictive and harmful to the developing brains of children and young adults.
This week, DOJ announced it will begin accepting proposals for the 2023-2024 Tobacco Grant Program. The program aims to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products, particularly to minors, by providing approximately $24.6 million in grant funding to eligible local agencies.
Local public agencies are encouraged to apply if they require funding to enforce state and local laws related to the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors.
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