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CA Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
**The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040. The regulation applies to the state’s largest urban retail water suppliers, which serve 95% of California. The goal is to produce about...
Extreme Heat Is a Death Sentence in California Prisons
In 2015, Adrienne Boulware was sentenced to 15 years to life in California state prison in connection to the 2011 death of a man in Sacramento. But over the weekend, as temperatures hit 110 in the Central Valley town of Chowchilla, where Boulware was imprisoned at the Central California Women’s Facility, prisoner advocates and her family say she died due to the heat nine years into her sentence.
California has problems. AI can help solve them.
Since the University of California’s earliest days, its researchers have propelled the state’s leading industries and helped solve some of its biggest challenges. Our faculty bring curiosity, ingenuity and years of accumulated expertise to their research. But even the nimblest human brain can only crunch so many numbers in a day.
Gambling interests gave $1M to California lawmakers. Did it influence their votes?
California’s rival gambling interests gave the 22 members of an obscure legislative committee more than $1 million in campaign donations. Did the cash infusion to this “juice committee” influence members’ votes?
Former Mayor Known for Guaranteed Income Programs Launches Bid for California Lieutenant Governor
Tubbs, ousted as Stockton mayor in 2020, is running for California lieutenant governor in 2026. As Stockton mayor, Tubbs launched a guaranteed income program that paid poor people $500 a month. Tubbs faces formidable opponents in the race, including Democrats Fiona Ma and Steven Bradford.
California cities and counties ignoring mandate to monitor homeless shelters
In 2021, responding to reports that the state’s homeless shelters were dirty and dangerous, the state Legislature crafted a plan: It would require local governments to inspect their shelters after complaints and file annual reports on shelter conditions. Three years on, California’s cities and counties have basically ignored the mandate. A new investigation from CalMatters […]
Summer at Sequoyah: Aspiring Chefs Cook Up Fun in the Kitchen
Aspiring chefs gathered in the bustling kitchen at Sequoyah, to whip up delicious hashbrowns during the Summer at Sequoyah program. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and excitement as students experimented with different techniques and ingredients to create the perfect crispy treat. Joining in on the culinary fun was Kim, who took on the important role of the official taster, sampling each batch with enthusiasm and offering helpful feedback. This engaging experience not only allowed the participants to develop their cooking skills but also fostered a sense of community among budding chefs. For more information about the exciting activities available this summer at Sequoyah, be sure to visit https://sequoyahschool.org/summer/.
Burroughs volleyball begin season with GMS camp
The Burroughs volleyball program held its annual Gold Medal Squared Camp beginning on Tuesday and going until Thursday. The annual camp is a chance for Burroughs varsity and junior varsity players to get the rare chance of having a college coach come in and give them instructions and help them improve as a team and as individuals. Head Coach Stephanie Phillips spoke on what she hopes her players take from this year’s edition of the Gold Medal Squared Camp.
Sierra Club Endorses Bubba Fish for City Council
Culver City Council candidate Bryan “Bubba” Fish has announced that he has been endorsed by the Sierra Club, “the most historic grassroots environmental organization in the United States. For more than 130 years, the Sierra Club has organized millions of activists around the country to protect our planet for future generations. I am so proud to be part of that legacy.”
After California approves pro-transgender measure, Elon Musk says he will move companies' headquarters
Elon Musk says he is moving two tech company headquarters to Texas after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law prohibiting public schools from notifying parents when their children identify as transgendered.
Thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis seized from Antelope Valley
California law enforcement agencies have seized thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis near two state parks, including Saddleback Butte State Park in Antelope Valley, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. The law enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of over 5,200 illegal cannabis plants as well as 14 illegal firearms in...
Renowned L.A. Nursery Opens Fourth Location in Santa Monica
It Is a Transformation of an Abandoned Car Wash Into a Vibrant Garden Space. L.A.-based nursery Rolling Greens has opened its fourth location in Santa Monica, marking its first store on the West Side. The new store, located at 2537 Lincoln Blvd., is a transformation of an abandoned car wash...
Landlord Denies Rental to Tenant With Multiple Schlerosis, It Backfires
TikToker Staci (@itsstacisiegel) recently shared a harrowing story about a landlord denying her rental because she has multiple sclerosis, racking up a hefty 213K views on the platform. In her video, Staci recounted the ordeal:“I rented a house in Santa Monica... well, I applied, my application was accepted, I signed a lease, I paid the deposit... and you will not believe what the f--- happened... Five days before I was supposed to move in, the landlady, [...] called me and said, ‘Hey Staci, I have really bad news. I was just talking to my attorney, and I know that you...
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