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Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub
What you need to know: California is the first state to officially launch one of the country’s seven hydrogen hubs – the next chapter of California’s climate leadership and a key part of the Governor’s build more, faster agenda deploying clean infrastructure and good jobs across the state.
California Is a Right-Wing Punching Bag. Its Politicians Are Ready to Punch Back
After years of being bashed in conservative media and politics, California politicians are on the offensive this election cycle — and relishing the opportunity to talk up the Golden State as one of their own runs for president. They may have to do so without the candidate’s help, however:...
California foster families at risk as 'critical' non-profit agencies face crisis
All too often, there are reports on children in the foster care system are abused, or worse. But there are success stories as well, many of them thanks to non-profit agencies that find good homes for kids.But those agencies are facing a crisis that could force them to shut down.There are nearly 45,000 children in the California foster care system, the vast majority have been separated from their parents due to neglect or abuse. Roughly 9,700 of those kids are placed in resource family homes supported by nonprofit foster family agencies (FFAs) like Five Acres in Altadena."FFAs are a critical...
Coffee Pot Fire: most growth in 24 hours, containment growing
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Coffee Pot Fire experienced its largest amount of growth in a 24-hour period since it first ignited on Aug. 3, but containment is finally going up. The Coffee Pot Fire has grown by 1,311 acres since Thursday and as of Friday morning is 6,994 acres, per the California Interagency Incident […]
Trump echo: California Republicans propose no tax on tips, Democrats vote no
(The Center Square) - In a mirror of national politics, California Republicans followed former President Donald Trump’s lead by proposing to end taxes on tips. While Vice President Kamala Harris, who formerly represented California in the U.S. Senate, embraced the measure, California Democrats said no, shooting down the proposed amendment in the California Senate. “Even Trump and Harris both say we should eliminate the ‘tip tax,’” said the California Senate Republican Caucus in a statement. ...
Cal Fire adds massive military cargo plane to its fleet
photo credit: CalFire CalFire's C-130H air tanker. Cal Fire showed off its first C-130H air tanker this week. The unveiling featured the first seven planes to be converted into firefighting aircraft. CapRadio's Tony Rodriguez says it's the largest plane in Cal Fire's fleet. The Coast Guard cargo planes have been repurposed and modified to bolster CAL FIRE’s aerial capabilities. The C-130H carries a massive load of fire retardant, making it a powerful tool for fighting California wildfires. Cal Fire Deputy Chief Chris Jurasek says this capacity gives CAL FIRE a critical advantage. "With the ability to carry a larger payload and to supplement our...
A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI heads to California governor
A new bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI is now headed to the California governor to consider signing into law. The use of artificial intelligence to create digital replicas is a major concern in the entertainment industry, and AI use was a point of contention during last year’s Hollywood strike. Other national proposals offering AI protections to all Americans are also in the works.
Elon Musk now says mail-in ballots are "insane," but that's how he voted in California
Earlier this year, Elon Musk slammed voting by mail, calling it “insane” and falsely suggesting it is linked to widespread election fraud. However, Musk's own voting record, obtained by NBC News, shows that the tech tycoon voted twice by mail prior to moving out of California in 2020.
State lawmakers consider offering home loans regardless of citizenship
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A first-in-the-nation bill that narrowly passed both houses of the California Legislature is awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. This proposal — which has been debated contentiously since February — on home loans for undocumented migrants is attracting mixed reactions nationwide, including right here in Kern. Proponents and opponents are weighing in on […]
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
SACRAMENTO — Opera Singer Teddy Siegel said that she got caught having to go to the bathroom in New York City's Times Square, but places turned her away saying their restrooms were not public."I was out shopping with my sister, and I realized a little too late that I really had to go to the bathroom, and I had absolutely no idea what to do or where to go," Siegel said.She created a social media account showing restrooms in New York City where you don't have to buy something to use them.Here in California, we found a law that went...
$20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
Shake Shack has announced its plans to close six of its California locations nearly five months after the state’s new $20 minimum wage law took effect. Shake Shack Closures in California As detailed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Shake Shack is set to close nine locations, attributing the decision […] Read the original article here: $20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
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