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Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
California took vacation time from a prison doctor. Now it has to pay him $1.8 million
A California prison doctor accumulated more than 1,000 hours of personal time off and used some of it to work a second job. He claimed he faced retaliation when officials began scrutinizing his time and then clawed back much of his leave bank.
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.
Newsom's admin says "action will be taken" to schools that resist new LGBTQ+ policy
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the first-in-the-nation law Monday called the "SAFETY" Act, which bans districts from requiring school staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission, with some exceptions. Anderson Union High...
"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...
El Centro tractor supply company store to host craft event for kids
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Tractor Supply store is inviting all the young artists out there to come explore their creative side during the Photo Frame Craft event. On Aug. 2, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., the store will host a craft event where young customers can make farm-themed picture frames and decorate their frames with stickers and other colorful extras, while supplies last. The interactive craft provides a fun way to celebrate Life Out Here as they add chickens, cows, pigs, tractors and more to their personalized frames.
EC Fire Department conducts a 3-year strategic plan survey
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Fire Department is developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan and wants the public's opinion through an online survey. This strategic plan, with your valuable input, will be crucial in shaping the department's future. It will serve as a roadmap, outlining the steps needed to achieve the community and department's goals and bring about continuous growth and improvement, fostering a brighter future for all.
Three people injured in motorcycle-vehicle crash
According to the El Centro Police Department (ECPD), the crash happened Tuesday night in the area of Cooley Road and Evan Hewes Highway. The post Three people injured in motorcycle-vehicle crash appeared first on KYMA.
City of El Centro to Hold Indoor to Cornhole Tourney/Fundraiser
EL CENTRO — The Friends of El Community Services Foundation, in collaboration with the city of El Centro, has announced the indoor cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion at 770 Park Ave. This exciting evente tournament aims to raise...
Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy, 7 stores closing in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After more than 130 years in the furniture and electronics business, Conn’s HomePlus has filed for bankruptcy and will close some stores in Arizona. The Texas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Conn’s Inc. has more than $2.4 billion in total assets...
Arizona lawmaker loses police endorsement after calling her speeding ticket ‘political persecution’
After an Arizona lawmaker called her speeding ticket “political persecution,” she lost the endorsement of one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the state. Republican state Sen. Justine Wadsack received a speeding ticket in March for going 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. Now, the largest police union in the state is withdrawing […]
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