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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.
Matthew Paniagua is bound for UC Santa Cruz
Matthew Paniagua graduated seventh in his 2024 FMHS senior class with a GPA of 3.91. Throughout his four years at FMHS he participated in all upper-level courses, some of which were AP and/or dual enrolled with Bakersfield College. He also…(please see below to view full stories and photographs) To...
UCSC alumnus named 2024 Bay Area Entrepreneur of the Year
JoeBen Bevirt (Cowell ’94) was named a 2024 Bay Area Entrepreneur of the Year award winner alongside eight others. The annual award recognizes and celebrates the Bay Area's most inspiring entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are commercially successful and committed to building a better future. Bevirt founded...
Summer in New York comes alive in Cabrillo Stage’s rendition of award-winning musical ‘In the Heights’
It’s summer in New York, and the still, sultry air is filled with the sounds of neighbors chatting, lovers laughing and the omnipresent beat of hip-hop music that permeates the neighborhood of Washington Heights. Families navigate the pressures of generational expectations and small business owners find success in the relationships built over time while youngsters in love forge their own paths forward.
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.
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.
SLO Sheriff’s warn the public about fake hacking scam using pop-ups and phone calls Friday
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has fielded multiple reports of sophisticated scams targeting people, especially the elderly, in the local area. The post SLO Sheriff’s warn the public about fake hacking scam using pop-ups and phone calls Friday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
With $9M price tag, ‘glass’ house in Portola Valley is priciest sale of the week
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Home sales are provided by California Resource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from counties’ recorder’s offices. Information is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks. Here’s a look at home sales activity between June 4-21 that was made public the week of July 15.
San Mateo DA Closes Inquiry into Pacifica Police Shooting, Rules Officers' Lethal Force Justified
Following a comprehensive investigation into the fatal police shooting of 50-year-old Michelle Arrais in Pacifica, the San Mateo County District Attorney has concluded that the lethal force exerted by officers was legally justified, leading to the case's closure. In a recent press release by the DA's Office, it was stated that Pacifica Police Corporal Hayden Fry and Officer Kevin Contreras acted in self-defense and defense of others, aligning with California Penal Code section 835a and section 196. The details surrounding the decision not to press charges can be found in a letter from District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe to Pacifica Police Chief Maria Sarasua, which has been made available alongside the announcement, cited from the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
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