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STATE WATER BOARD: Since launch of landmark state program, 900,000 more Californians have access to safe, affordable drinking water
Since 2019, State Water Board has distributed over $1 billion in grants for drinking water projects in disadvantaged communities. During this time, the number of people served by failing water systems has fallen from 1.6 million to 700,000 – a net gain of 900,000 more Californians who now have safe and affordable drinking water.
Saia Expands Network with New Terminals in California and Iowa
Saia announced the opening of two new freight terminals, one in Stockton, California, and the other in Davenport, Iowa. These new terminals are part of Saia's growth strategy, which includes recent openings in Montana, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah. The company plans to open 18 to 21 terminals this year, and plans to spend its $1 billion capital expenditures budget on real estate, equipment, and IT projects.
Northern California forecast: Scorching temperatures expected Tuesday, when relief could happen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tuesday is forecast to be an even hotter day for Northern California than Monday was. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said downtown Sacramento hit 107 degrees on Monday. High temperatures on Tuesday will peak from the 102-110-degree range, with downtown Sacramento expected to reach 109 degrees. The average for this time of year is 95 degrees.
Missouri and California Men Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Fake Concert Scam
A scheme designed to defraud music fans and investors involving counterfeit concerts and artist engagements has ended with the sentencing of two culprits. Terronce Morris was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on charges of mail and wire fraud conspiracy, along with aggravated identity theft, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
Ahwatukee triple murder suspect had stints on probation in Arizona and California
PHOENIX — The lengthy criminal history of a triple murder suspect in Ahwatukee is coming into focus, including stints on probation in Arizona and California. 12News has uncovered some alarming circumstances where his criminal behavior continued while on state supervision. Chase Christman, 30, has been charged with three counts...
Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — Coming down the stairs in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in 2017, Kamala Harris saw the Western Wall and knew what she had to do. Harris, then a California senator, reached into her pocket and pulled out a blue kippah and clips she had prepared for the occasion. She...
Metro ridership levels continued upward trend in June
For a 19th straight month, overall Metro ridership increased in June compared to the same period a year earlier – with the transit agency reporting almost 25.2 million boardings between buses and rails.
LAUSD to Appoint Task Force to Failure of AI Chatbot
(TNS) — Los Angeles schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho, who remains determined to bring artificial intelligence into district classrooms despite the collapse of the technology company leading the effort, will appoint a task force to examine what went wrong and how to move forward. The schools chief announced the task...
Metallica Announce Return of "Helping Hands" Benefit Concert
Metallica has announced that they will be hosting their fourth “Helping Hands” benefit concert in Los Angeles, CA this year, taking place at the YouTube Theater on December 13th, 2024. The concert will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The last Helping Hands show took place in December 2022,...
LA County Multifamily Vacancies Rise and Rents Reach New Highs
Strategic Investors Navigate Tight Credit Conditions and ULA Tax Challenges. In Q2 2024, the multifamily sector experienced another uptick in the vacancy rate, rising 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 40 basis points year-over-year to 5.1%. New construction was a key driver of this increase, with newly completed units contributing to a rise in the average asking rent per unit. Following an uptick in the first quarter, the average rent rose again by half a percentage point quarter-over-quarter and by seven-tenths of a percent year-over-year, reaching a record high of $2,207 per unit per month, with 3,715 newly completed units added to the market in Q2 – up 56.9% form Q1 2024.
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