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Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
California politicians react as Biden steps down, endorses Harris for president
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday brought reaction from a vocal chorus of California politicians as he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party's nomination. Many of those who spoke out have worked alongside Harris, a California native from the Bay Area who has a home in Los Angeles. Harris began her political career as a prosecutor in Alameda County before she was elected San Francisco district attorney, state attorney general and later U.S. senator in 2016. After she briefly ran for president in 2020, Biden selected her as his...
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
DA investigating guaranteed income program in Palm Springs over alleged misappropriation
The city of Palm Springs cannot account for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars meant to fund a guaranteed income program initially proposed in 2022. A criminal investigation into the potential misuse of funds comes as executive compensation at one of the nonprofits tasked by the city of managing the program skyrocketed. The...
Nonprofit CEO under scrutiny for alleged misuse of $700,000 in taxpayer funds; officials vow further safeguards
Two years after the head of a relatively unknown nonprofit walked into Palm Springs City Hall and walked out with a promise of $700,000 in taxpayer funds, the project he was supposed to deliver has been handed off to another organization and he could face criminal charges. In the meantime,...
Desert Hot Springs Implements Supportive Measures to Boost Food Truck Industry Growth
Food trucks are rapidly becoming a favorite choice for food enthusiasts, and Desert Hot Springs is taking significant steps to support entrepreneurs in launching their own food truck businesses. The city has streamlined the process for obtaining permits and is educating residents through workshops in collaboration with the Riverside County Health Department. These workshops cover essential topics such as licensing and permits, financial management, marketing strategies, and food safety practices. The Riverside County Environmental Health Department and the Small Business Administration have also participated, offering valuable resources to aspiring food truck owners.
Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Jul 19-21, 2024
It’s another hot weekend in Greater Palm Springs and I’ve made my annual pilgrimage to Wine Country for the annual Gay Wine Weekend. Thanks to the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country and Avelo Airlines for helping send winners from Palm Springs to this great event. One of my...
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
Thousands of workers at Disney's theme parks and resorts in Southern California announced late Friday night that they have authorized a strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices during recent contract negotiations.Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney-owned hotels announced the walkout, saying its members overwhelmingly voted in favor after hundreds of alleged labor violations by Disney "interfered with the unions getting the fair contract cast members deserve." They said of the members who participated in the vote, 99% voted in favor of authorizing the strike; however, an exact number was not...
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