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Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
"This is so sad": Elon Musk called out for "awful" anti-trans rant about his own child
Tech magnate Elon Musk, the Tesla and X CEO who frequently aligns himself with prominent conservative figures and ideals, claimed in a recent interview that his transgender daughter is "dead" after being "killed by the woke mind virus." Sitting down with far-right psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk spoke...
“Hollywood Mountain” Hits The Market, Expecting Offers Over $100MM
Avison Young team tapped to sell the “unicorn” 7.3-acre historic landmark property. Los Angeles, CA – Avison Young has been exclusively retained to sell an iconic private, 7.3-acre compound overlooking all of Los Angeles at 1999 N. Sycamore Avenue. Including the legendary Yamashiro restaurant and surrounding developable acreage, the one-of-a-kind landmark site is rebranded as Hollywood Mountain. The property could yield offers over $100 million.
Teacher Arrested for Voyeurism at School after Recording Students
With only 24 hours of investigation following the discovery of secret recording devices in his possession, 54-year-old Goleta resident Steven Schapansky, a teacher at Santa Barbara Charter School, was arrested on suspicion of secretly recording minors in several locations, including restrooms and locker rooms at the school. The investigation began...
Santa Barbara Funds $250K to Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Evictions
Tenants facing their landlords in court over an eviction case are often in over their heads, without the access to resources they need to take on the uphill legal battle. For these tenants, the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara is one of the few options available for legal assistance. And while the organization’s handful of attorneys is able to help hundreds of clients a year, there is a severe need for more funding to meet the demands of the community.
UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives
Inspired by the logic and beauty of nature, Southern California architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg designed striking structures — some of the most celebrated ever built — seeking to blend them with their natural environments. Now, a gift to UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A Museum)...
Boyfriend Arrested After Standoff at Ex’s House
Proving once again that “love is blind,” 29-year-old Lompoc resident Ivan Gutierrez—who apparently doesn’t take rejection very well—would rather threaten violence than lose the affections of his girlfriend. Evidence of that came late in the morning of July 15th when his ex-girlfriend picked up the...
Plans to industrialize Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach moving forward
Plans to transform Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach into an industrial port to support proposed offshore wind farms in Morr0 Bay are moving forward with the assistance of the Port San Luis Harbor District, though most of the discussions have been held in closed session out of public view.
Preisker Park homeless outreach program ends Wednesday in Santa Maria
Volunteers gathered at Preisker Park in Santa Maria on Wednesday morning to offer support and resources to those experiencing homelessness in the Santa Maria Valley. The post Preisker Park homeless outreach program ends Wednesday in Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
Many seniors are grateful when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. But to get enrolled they first have to make a big decision — choosing a Medicare plan. The initial choice is whether to go with traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare has deductibles, co-pays, and...
Northern California forecast: Thursday is the last triple-digit day for a while
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thursday is likely to be the last triple-digit day in Northern California for a while. However, the risk of wildfires remains high. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Thursday's forecast high is 101 degrees for downtown Sacramento, a drop from 105 degrees on Wednesday. The average for this time of year is 95 degrees.
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