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Coverage dated October 7, 2025

California designates Diwali a statewide holiday

Headline from Times Of San Diego

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

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  1. Times Of San Diego

    California designates Diwali a statewide holiday (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

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

  2. ABC 30 Fresno

    California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali - the Hindu "Festival of Lights" - as an official statewide holiday.

  3. Seattle Times

    CA makes Diwali an official statewide holiday (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday.

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