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‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Ethan Plath ‘Definitely’ Won’t Visit Ex-Wife Olivia on California Trip
Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Plath recently arrived in California after traveling from Minnesota on his motorcycle, but he won’t be paying a visit to his ex-wife Olivia Plath while he’s in the state. Ethan, 26, shared a series of photos of his road trip via Instagram on Saturday, August 31, captioning the post, “Over 10,000 […]
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Community sentiment about the proposed SDC development heats up
The proposal to transform the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) near Glen Ellen into a suburban subdivision with more than 960 homes, 400,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and a resort hotel, remains in limbo, but opposition from the Sonoma Valley community and regional organizations is growing. After a Sonoma County...
California police tows Teslas to download Sentry Mode crime recordings
Tesla's Sentry Mode that keeps a watchful eye over what is happening in the car's immediate vicinity can be both a blessing and a curse, it seems. Tesla uses the car's multiple cameras as "an intelligent vehicle security system that alerts you when it detects possible threats nearby," as many unsuccessful theft attempts can attest.
Blue Note reimagines Napa jazz fest as Black Radio Experience, with Jill Scott
NAPA — The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience kicked off on Friday at The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa on Friday. The three-day event, an intimate re-imagining of the three-year-old Robert-Glasper-created event, was headlined by vocalist Jill Scott and included performances by Andra Day, Common with Pete Rock, and Marcus Miller.
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