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USS Rafael Peralta will conduct port visit on Saipan
ASAN, Guam—Sailors of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) will conduct a port visit on Saipan this week. During their visit, sailors will join in the Liberation Day Parade on July 4. The USS Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Cowboys training camp primer: Dates, location, how to watch, position battles & more
The start of training camp is meant to be celebrated. For the Dallas Cowboys, though, camp the last few years has been overshadowed by contract snafus. Last summer, standout guard Zack Martin missed the start of camp in search of a pay raise. Seeking to become one of the NFL's wealthiest wide receivers, CeeDee Lamb reportedly will follow Martin's lead this year if he doesn't have a new deal.
City of Santa Paula Celebrates the Success of the Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy
The City of Santa Paula is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy, a 10-week program designed to provide residents and business owners with direct insight into city management, operations and partnerships with local community based organizations. The Academy featured ten interactive sessions, demonstrating the potential of our community members to stay connected, engaged, and eager to better understand their community.
Oxnard's Riverpark tax measures return to council with a twist
Oxnard is trying a new strategy in the city's latest clash with resident Aaron Starr. In the wake of three ballot initiatives led by Starr that could alter or eliminate special taxes collected in Oxnard's Riverpark neighborhood, the city's lawyers are proposing a rule change. ...
Budget would require districts to post plans to educate kids in emergencies
Starting next March, California school districts will be required to post a plan on their websites outlining how they will provide instruction to students within 10 school days of an emergency that keeps children from attending classes.
California Senate passes tax on big tech to fund ethnic media, news, fellowships
(The Center Square) - The California Senate passed a $4.8 billion tax on the state’s declining technology sector that would be used to fund “ethnic media” and state-administered “journalism fellowships” after backfilling the state’s general fund. The bill’ author also likened tech companies that are responsible for the lion’s share of state tax revenue to companies dumping pollutants into the environment. SB 1327, introduced by State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, imposes a 7.25% tax on revenue from selling user data or providing user access to...
988 mental health crisis line celebrates 2nd anniversary
The country’s new 988 mental health response system turns two years old this month and a new report praised California’s implementation while calling for more investment. The report from the nonprofit mental health advocacy organization Inseparable showed California needs a total of about 400 mobile response teams, which dispatch a mental health professional and often a peer counselor, instead of police.
Maine’s First Research Satellite Primed for California Launch
(TNS) — Barring weather or technical hiccups, Maine's first research satellite will be launched into space aboard a private rocket early Tuesday to collect climate data for Maine students studying urban heat islands, phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms. MESAT-1 is one of eight nano-satellites hitching a space-bound ride aboard...
Shocker! The West’s Largest Fireworks Show Is Not in California
As we approach the season of Independence Day celebrations, it's important to remember that while most will have the day off to enjoy food, fun, parades, and fireworks, attempting an amateur fireworks show can be extremely dangerous. It's best to leave it to the professionals. No one wants to end...
A Famous Chain Now Makes An Unexpected Closure in California
A famous chain now makes an unexpected closure in California after serving its community for 75 years, sources report. Caspers Hot Dogs is a small franchised hot dog stand in the California Bay Area that has been around since 1949. Its Hayward location, now multiple decades old, will be closing...
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