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These Are 5 The Most High Taxes Cities In California – Upcoming Overview, Check Here!
WFCN – To make sense of California’s complex tax system, you need to know how different cities’ people are hit with varied amounts of taxation. To better understand the factors that go into determining the tax rates in these five locations and how they impact locals, we’ve compiled some data.
Insurance nightmares: Homeowners on their worst coverage struggles
California’s insurance crisis became very real this spring for Duncan Brown, president of the homeowners association for an apartment complex in downtown San Jose. Farmers Insurance had provided the HOA’s insurance for years. But in March, the company abruptly said it would not renew the policy as part of its pullback from the state.
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Gold Medal of Valor for CHP Officers
On June 27, six California Highway Patrol officers were presented with a prestigious Gold Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The Special Act Award, given on behalf of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the highest honor the state can bestow upon employees who risked their lives to save others or protect state property.
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
State Sen. Scott Wiener called Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving his companies X and SpaceX out of California “outrageous” and “vile.” Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom having signed Assembly Bill 1955 the day before. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. ...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Local Scene: Morgan Hill Aquatics Center open through Sept. 1
The chamber’s Morgan Hill Friday Night Music series runs June14 through Aug. 16 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, visit the chamber of commerce website at morganhillchamber.org/. July is Recreation Month in Morgan Hill. The City of Morgan Hill is celebrating Recreation Month...
South Bay businesses, gov't agencies impacted by global software glitch
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - The global tech outage wreaked havoc at the end of the work week. From air travel to stock prices on Wall Street to the mood on Main Street, all indicators were pointed in a downward direction. CrowdStrike’s stock has lost some of its value, down a little...
San Jose hospital reverses course on trauma center closure
SAN JOSE, Calif. - In an about-face, a hospital in the South Bay now says it will not close its trauma center after all. When the closure plans at Regional Medical Center were announced back in March, it prompted months of protests. But on Friday, community leaders say they’re still not taking a "victory lap" over the latest announcement.
Deadly crash forces Highway 101 closure in Salinas, says CHP
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The CHP confirmed a deadly crash happened on Highway 101 at West Laurel Drive Saturday afternoon. The CHP said at least one person was killed and four vehicles were involved. Highway 101 in that area will be shut down for several hours, according to the agency....
The need for speed runs in this South Bay family
A South Bay family is building a legacy on a foundation of scrap metal and burning rubber. By day, the Salinas family runs a major recycling firm worth millions of dollars. But that legacy really takes off at the track, where a need for speed clearly runs in the family.
Inland Heat Eases For Now
High pressure eases a bit on Saturday allowing for the deepening of the marine layer and cooling aloft. Clouds will be more likely around the bay and most areas will cool down anywhere from 2 to 10ºF. Northwesterly surface flow will be gusty at times and will also help concentrate any coastal clouds on the south side of the bay. Things look mostly the same for Sunday before the ridge strengthens again next week. All areas will warm up through Tuesday and the coastal winds will die down.
Hartnell Foundation announces free college savings account for Monterey County children
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures announced Thursday that it will be offering $33 million in free college savings for children in Monterey County. The organizations shared that they have partnered up with CalKIDS to serve the over 64,000 qualified children in a campaign to close equity gaps and increase The post Hartnell Foundation announces free college savings account for Monterey County children appeared first on KION546.
Mayor And Ally Seemingly Don’t Understand City Manager’s Role
Concerns by the mayor and her political cohort about how money from an infrastructure bond measure will be spent challenges the role of the city manager. For months, the Santa Clara City Council has been discussing a bond measure to address its crumbling infrastructure. Time and again, at meeting after meeting, city employees have raised the alarm that Santa Clara has $600 million in “deferred maintenance,” government-speak for things the city should have fixed long ago.
Police: Motorcyclist killed after striking NICE bus in Lynbrook
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. when an N25 bus, which was not in service, was in the left-hand turning lane on Peninsula Boulevard to turn south on to Hempstead Avenue when it was struck in the rear by a motorcycle.
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