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What proposed self-checkout changes would mean for California shoppers
A bill advancing through the California Legislature would require more cashiers to monitor self-checkout stations, but some business groups say the cost of the increased surveillance is too high. The Retail Theft Prevention and Safe Staffing Act, also known as SB 1446, is designed to decrease retail theft by increasing the number of workers in self-checkout areas, said Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles, the bill’s author. She also said the improved monitoring will make stores safer. The...
Scott Wilk | Progressives’ Public Safety Flip-Flop
Have you ever dealt with someone who just can’t admit when they’re wrong? And even when they’re clearly proven wrong, they gaslight and twist the narrative just to seem right?. This is essentially what we’ve seen from the governor and progressive Democrats in Sacramento all year on...
Stetson Bennett was initially confused about sitting out final preseason game
Sean McVay changed things up in the Rams’ preseason finale last weekend, starting Dresser Winn at quarterback after Stetson Bennett played every snap of the first two games. The reason? Bennett won the backup quarterback job for Weeks 1 and 2 while Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended, so he didn’t want to risk any potential injury occurring.
'My kids go to Costco now,' and other reasons Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS are hurting
CVS is cutting costs, Rite Aid's shelves are empty and Walgreens is closing stores as retail pharmacies across Los Angeles and the country face a challenging retail environment and pressure from insurance company intermediaries.
Elon Musk now says mail-in ballots are "insane," but that's how he voted in California
Earlier this year, Elon Musk slammed voting by mail, calling it “insane” and falsely suggesting it is linked to widespread election fraud. However, Musk's own voting record, obtained by NBC News, shows that the tech tycoon voted twice by mail prior to moving out of California in 2020.
Medical emergencies draw response of multiple copters
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a series of medical emergencies requiring airlifts on Saturday in various parts of the Santa Clarita Valley, according to officials. A minor who suffered a head injury was airlifted and transported to the Northridge Hospital Medical Center, said Bernard Peters, supervising fire...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Person detained after assault with baseball bat
A woman was reported to have assaulted people with a baseball bat at the 27800 block of Featherstar Avenue Saturday morning at 10:44 a.m., according to the Citizen app. According to Deputy Taylor from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the suspect was detained. No injuries were reported. It is unknown how many people the suspect attempted to attack.
VIA to host trio of candidate forums
The Valley Industry Association is set to host a series of candidate forums, offering the community an opportunity to engage with candidates vying for positions in the Nov. 5 election. These forums will take place at the College of the Canyons University Center, Room 258, from 5 p.m. to 7...
Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law
STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]
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