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Report: More Hispanic Californians using medical aid in dying
More and more Hispanic people are taking advantage of California’s medical aid-in-dying law, according to a new report from the California Department of Health. In 2023, 43 terminally ill Hispanic patients used the End-of-Life Option Act to get a prescription to end their suffering and die peacefully. That’s compared to 24 patients the year before.
California says it lost $2 billion in state income taxes from earners leaving
(The Center Square) - California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state lost approximately $2.3 billion in state personal income taxes due to outmigration in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. With Newsom claiming the state's population grew in 2023, the net decrease in taxpayers and taxpayer dependents for fiscal year 2022-2023 suggests California could be losing productive individuals and their families as it gains non-tax-filers. “Recently released figures from the IRS show that California continues to lose taxpayers to other states at a heightened rate that began...
Harris' energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - In the 25 days since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, she has kept energy executives guessing. Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports.
CA Atty General Rob Bonta Urges Local Enforcement Agencies to Execute State Housing Law AB 548
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently issued an information bulletin to city attorneys and county counsel. Its purpose, to remind them of new and important state law requirements regarding inspections of apartments and other multi-family properties. Signed into law in 2023, Assembly Bill 548 (AB 548) requires local enforcement agencies...
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds director accused of extortion
(KRON) — A marketing director for the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds took thousands of dollars in kickbacks from a security company each month to recommend its services to her employer, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Obdulia Banuelos-Esparza, 41, of San Jose, faces felony charges of bribery and extortion, the DA's office […]
Supervisor Diane Burgis Pledges $250k to New Oakley Library
Oakley, CA — Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis has pledged $250,000 from her Livable Communities Trust Fund toward the construction of a new library and community center for the City of Oakley, she announced at this evening’s Oakley City Council meeting. She challenged other major donors to match her contribution and encouraged the Oakley community to support the project.
How Progressive Are Silicon Valley Congressional Candidates?
Santa Clara County's hottest congressional race may come down to which of two establishment Democrats can expand their base and capture more young progressive voters. While former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo hasn't exactly branded himself a progressive, his opponent in the race for Congressional District 16, state Assemblymember Evan Low, has made some issues -- such as LGBTQ+ rights -- core to his image.
Google preps beer garden, outdoor dining in downtown San Jose village
SAN JOSE — Google will launch a wide-ranging strategy to activate a key section of downtown San Jose, including beer and dining sites, in the footprint of the search giant’s proposed transit-oriented neighborhood. The tech titan has teamed up with Jamestown, Google’s development and real estate ally, to...
SJSU Men's Golf Alum Kevin Velo Qualifies for 2025 PGA Tour
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State men’s golf alum Kevin Velo has qualified for the PGA Tour for the first time in his career. Velo currently sits in ninth place on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, with five events remaining. He cannot fall outside the top 30, which will secure his 2025 PGA Tour membership at season's end.
SJSU views San Jose housing tower as boost for students and downtown
A San Jose State University student housing village in a landmark downtown tower is poised to create a vibrant living space as well as further deepening the university’s roots in the city’s urban core. Spartan Village on The Paseo — the name of the new student housing hub...
Harmonic Launches New SaaS Version of Its Distribution Management System
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Harmonic has announced DMS X, a new SaaS-based version of its Distribution Management System for the company's industry-leading XOS advanced media processor. Running on the public cloud, DMS X improves the way broadcasters and content providers can manage and securely distribute video content over satellite, managed IP and open internet delivery networks. With DMS X, content providers have the flexibility to remotely manage advanced playout workflows; download clips, graphics and playlists; monitor edge devices and distribute high-quality video content to affiliates via internet, satellite and hybrid primary distribution."The broadcast industry's shift to IP-based video delivery mechanisms underscores the importance...
San Jose high school football team hit by thieves ahead of opener
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of football gear from a high school in San Jose over the weekend. Coaches at Santa Teresa High School said the theft happened as the team prepares for its opening game in two weeks. "Pulled up, track shed was broken...
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