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California insurances rates set to skyrocket
Car insurance rates are continuing to increase across the Golden State.Janet Ruiz with the Insurance Information Institute says during the pandemic, officials did not approve hikes because there were less cars on the road -- but things have changed."The Department of Insurance has been looking at, and increasing rates appropriately, due to the higher costs of repairing, replacing labor," said Ruiz.Ruiz says in addition, thefts, particularly with Kia and Hyundai's have also taken a toll on auto insurance agencies."Those cars didn't have immobilizers put in them the ones that were easy to steal, but car theft has been on the...
CNRA Posts Responses to Questions About Agreements on Bay-Delta
SACRAMENTO — The California Natural Resources Agency has posted a “Common Responses” document that addresses questions and comments about the Agreements to Support Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (Agreements) that were raised by State Water Resources Control Board members, staff, and members of the public during the State Water Board’s three-day April workshop about the Agreements.
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden’s bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California. Citing a ruling in Florida that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump,...
California delegates hope Harris surge helps House battles
CHICAGO – Jubilant California Democrats have taken Chicago by storm to nominate one of their own for president with increased hope that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will boost the party’s chances in tight races in the state that could determine House control next year. Many of...
Chick-fil-A set to open new South Bay location
Chick-fil-A is coming to southern Santa Clara County. The popular fast-food chain will open up a new location in Gilroy on Thursday, Aug. 22. The restaurant will be located at 7060 Chestnut St. It will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The new Gilroy location...
Jury selection begins for Adrian Gonzalez's release trial
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The jury selection process began Monday for the Santa Cruz man convicted of the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in 2015 when he was a juvenile. Adrian Gonzalez was 15 years old when he raped and murdered Maddy Middleton, per the Santa Cruz County district attorney's office.
Cowell College’s personal finance class is shaping financial education across the UC
At UC Santa Cruz's Cowell College, a remarkable course is setting new standards in financial education. COWL 52 - Personal Finance and Investing, a 5-unit asynchronous online class, stands out not only as the largest online course at UC Santa Cruz but also as a model for financial literacy education across the University of California system. Taught by Patricia Kelly, a Cowell alumna with a distinguished career in investment management, this course has captivated students with its engaging approach to personal finance and investing.
Washington truckers warn California emissions policy threatens supply chain
(The Center Square) – The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. Under California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program, the trucking industry must progressively transition to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Starting next year, zero emission vehicles must make up 7% of all Class 2b-3 truck and Class 7-8 tractor sales, while...
Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Catalog Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 277 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held Sept. 24 at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PT. "We have a strong catalog for this year's sale, which annually offers the cream of the California-bred yearling crop," said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky. "There is a great diversity of sire power, with both leading West Coast sires and national sires represented. While this sale primarily showcases the best of the California breeding program, there are quality offerings from other state-bred programs as well."
Idaho Water Wars Mirror Those of California
The water war we’re seeing in Idaho is the tip of the iceberg. The battles are being waged all across the Western states, and it’s going to reach critical mass soon. I came across a video linked to the RealClearEnergy website. The young host explains the crisis brewing in Southern California and Nevada. He lays the blame at the feet of cattle and farmers. Because the dairy industry (he references cows) is water intensive, and his steamed water rights were grandfathered into constitutions.
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