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Teens Say They Learn More in School About Frogs’ Bodies Than Their Own
This story first appeared in The 19th. Sriya Srinivasan stopped menstruating for nearly three years and had no idea why. She went online for answers, and the search results frightened her so much that she stayed silent about the problem instead of asking relatives or teachers for help. “I was...
California asks Congress for $100 million to clean up Tustin Hangar fire
The California State Assembly unanimously approved a joint resolution calling for $100 million in federal funds to help clean up the disastrous Tustin Hangar fire. "The continued, overwhelming support for SJR 13 shows that when it comes to the needs of our communities, party lines don't matter," said State Senator Josh Newman, who authored the resolution. The funds from the resolution, SJR 13, will help Tustin recover from the financial stress of the cleanup and mitigation efforts after scientists detected asbestos in the debris that spread to homes, schools and parks surrounding the World War 2 hangar. It also called on President Joe...
Independent report: As Newsom brags, all California job growth is in government
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom touted the state’s job growth in his State of the State Address last week, but a new report from a state agency found the state’s private sector employment has been declining since 2022, with public sector hiring accounting for the entire state net increase in jobs. California’s state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office found the private sector lost 154,000 jobs and the public and public-supported sector has gained 361,000 jobs since the peak of the state’s labor market...
California budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. The reparations funding in the...
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Firefighters quickly put out Isla Vista dumpster fire
ISLA VISTA, Calif.- Santa Barbara County firefighters worked quickly to put out a dumpster fire in an Isla Vista apartment complex parking lot early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said the fire was very hot when they arrived shortly after midnight, said Captain Castellanos with Santa Barbara County Fire. However, crews were able to extinguish the fire The post Firefighters quickly put out Isla Vista dumpster fire appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
RV catches fire in Santa Ynez
A commercial bus caught fire in Solvang at 1758 Alamo Pintado Rd. and first responders are on scene, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The post RV catches fire in Santa Ynez appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
How to watch Firefly Aerospace's ‘Noise of Summer' rocket launch from the California coast
Update (8:31 p.m.): Tuesday’s planned launch has been postponed. Original story appears below. Southern Californians and other sky-watchers in the U.S. West might get a glimpse of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket Tuesday night when it launches from the Santa Barbara County coast. The window for the launch, part of...
Santa Barbara Council Adopts Climate Action Plan Outlining Emissions Goals
Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Kristen Sneddon said she was recently asked about her legacy. Sneddon has served for seven years on the City Council. She could run for mayor one day, or stop when her term is up in 2026. She said at Tuesday’s council meeting that whenever her political journey ends, she wants her legacy to be environmental leadership.
SB Museum of Art names James Glisson as newest chief curator and curator of contemporary art
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art named James Glisson as its newest chief curator and curator of contemporary art. The post SB Museum of Art names James Glisson as newest chief curator and curator of contemporary art appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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