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

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, ...

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin ...

A new state bill has made the Hindu holiday Diwali an official California state holiday. The bill, signed by Gov. Gavin ...

California has declared Diwali a state holiday; here are few ways to celebrate the festival of lights, including some ...

California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct.

Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

A big party was held in Elk Grove on Monday night, with the community's annual Diwali celebration taking place.

About 960,000 Indian Americans, making up one fifth of their nationwide population of 4.9 million, live in California ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 268, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), which officially designates Diwali as a state holiday. Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is ...

California has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, enabling students and families to celebrate the festival ...

California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, marking a significant ...