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$12M Clif Bar class action settlement
Consumers could benefit from a $12 million Clif Bar settlement if they purchased bars with exaggerated nutrition claims. The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Clif Bar products between April 19, 2014, and March 31, 2023, for California and New York residents or between March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2023, for consumers outside California and New York.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
As a new school year begins, lawmakers are again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave.Supporters believe the benefit will help attract and retain high-quality teachers in the face of an increasing shortage. But critics worry that the bill—which has widespread support among the Democratic majority in the Legislature and is a priority for the Legislative Women's Caucus—could come at the actual expense of students. The union-backed bill, authored by the Democratic Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would give teachers 14 weeks of fully paid leave after having a baby, paid for by school districts through existing state funding.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar...
Wild retail crackdown to force more surveillance at self-checkout after shopper rage explodes & cashier ‘pepper sprayed’
SHOPPERS may soon see a massive increase in security around self-checkout machines as store employees have been forced to handle violent and upset customers. In California, lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would ensure staffing and regulations around self-checkout operations. Supported by state Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and the California Labor Federation, the Retail […]
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Upcoming offerings at Laguna’s “Festival Without Borders” range from exhibits to workshops, music to puppies
This summer appreciation and admiration of both artists and visitors are flourishing under the canvas tarps of Art-A-Fair. “It’s changed a lot,” said participating artist Barbara Palmer-Davis. “The artists juried in keep getting better and better. This year is the best.”. Indeed, a walk through the...
Laguna Beach Issues RFP for City Hall Data Center Upgrades
The city of Laguna Beach has put out a solicitation package for extensive upgrades to its main data center. The posting, published Thursday, notes that the work consists of a facility upgrade to the existing Laguna Beach City Hall data center, and the RFP calls for a range of services from electrical and specialized design services to data processing and other information services.
Personal injury attorney Emrani spent $13.75 million on ads in California last year
A report from the American Tort Reform Association found that Los Angeles-based personal injury attorney Jacob Emrani spent $13,751,794 on legal services advertisements in California in 2023. He is now facing a lawsuit alleging that he uses "predatory fees" to fund his advertising budget. According to the report, Emrani’s ad...
Trade Pitch Sees Maple Leafs Acquiring $10.95 Million All-Star Forward
Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano has been rumored in trade talks and one trade pitch has him being sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vatrano is entering the final year of his three-year $10.95 million deal and was rumored to be in trade discussions at the deadline. However, no deal was made but the website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Maple Leafs acquire the All-Star forward.
Jury awards $17 million to woman who broke her ankle in Long Beach pothole
Jurors said she’s owned millions for her pain and suffering and for her future medical expenses related to a chronic pain condition. The post Jury awards $17 million to woman who broke her ankle in Long Beach pothole appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Jinger Duggar Pays Shocking $1,900,000 On New Home
Counting On alums Jeremy and Jinger Duggar Vuolo are getting a lot of attention following the recent documents containing their property purchase. The married couple recently announced that they had moved into a new home in Los Angeles. Many were puzzled about how the two quickly left their previous property despite all their renovations. But what’s more surprising is the amount that Jinger and Jeremy had to pay for their new home. Keep reading to see the discussion.
Korean-American teen dies after 5 days in a coma, victim of random assault in Koreatown
- Advertisement - In the wake of rising violent crime in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, a tragic incident recently occurred in broad daylight when a 19-year-old Korean-American youth was suddenly and fatally attacked by a Black man in what is being described as a random assault. The young man succumbed to his injuries after five days in a coma.
State funding for supportive housing headed to SoCal counties
Riverside and Orange counties will each receive over $20 million from the state for more permanent supportive housing units in governments’ ongoing attempts to reduce homelessness, California officials announced Wednesday. Riverside County, in a partnership with Abode Communities, will get more than $21.7 million for the Desert Extended Stay...
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending Game Day at the Hunt Branch Library, or hike through the Red Rock Wilderness. On Sunday, consider visiting Heritage House in Mission Viejo, or enjoy nature journaling under a full moon. This is just a handful of the many free events and...
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