Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday officially recognizing May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, honoring the San Francisco-born actor and cultural figure. 

The commemorative day will make Bruce Lee the first Chinese American to be honored with a day in California, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who introduced the bill in February.

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A UC Berkeley student from San Francisco, Kelcie is passionate about public-service journalism, politics, and local government. She enjoys tackling complex topics and making them accessible to readers.