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Fight over whimsical artwork unfolding in Southern California neighborhood
Residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood are speaking out after the department of water and power began taking down whimsical pieces of scrap metal art attached to power poles, claiming they are a safety hazard for workers. Artist Lori Powers began putting up the colorful designs in her Mar Vista neighborhood in 2017, and […]
California Just Got its ‘Own Damn Satellite’ to Track Methane Pollution
Planet Labs successfully launched California’s very own satellite Monday to help track dangerous pollutants in the state’s fight against the climate crisis. This new state-of-the-art tool answers California’s own pledge last year for the state and governments around the world to commit to cutting global methane emissions, one of the worst pollutants. California has set its own goal to reduce 40% of its methane emissions by 2030 compared to 2013 levels.
Car insurance rates could jump 50% in California this year: study
A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and the soaring prices of new cars is projected to send premiums rocketing in 2024, according to a study by online insurance marketplace Insurify.
Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates
Like single-family homeowners in California, landlords are facing higher insurance premiums, too. And they’re passing along some of those costs to their tenants. Many insurance companies have stopped writing policies in the state because of increased wildfire risks, but that’s not the only reason. They say in the case of any catastrophe, the potential costs of replacing any residential or commercial property, from labor to material costs, is just plain more expensive now. So even owners of properties in areas that are not at high risk for wildfires have had their policies canceled because their buildings may need repairs or improvements. Landlords are having to find other insurers, or having to turn to the ever-growing and more expensive FAIR Plan, the insurance industry-run plan that is mandated under California law to be the insurer of last resort.
Californians affected by wildfires may be eligible for property tax relief
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – California residents who have been affected by wildfire may be eligible for property tax relief, according to the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). A 2023 report published by the Joint Economic Committee revealed that wildfires cause $147.5 billion in property damage per year. The state tax board wants to remind […]
Michigan’s Landlines Have Been Saved From Extinction…For Now
In February, I wrote an article about how AT&T submitted a waiver to no longer have to service landlines in California, effectively paving the way to end service for all landlines nationwide. However, the waiver has faced resistance from the nearly 100 million people in the US (my family included)...
Calavo's Peter Shore Discusses California Avocado Program Opportunities and Retail Programs for Continued Season
SANTA PAULA, CA - Big displays of avocados have a gravity of their own, pulling consumers into the produce department with their versatility, health benefits, and delicious flavor and textures. While the California avocado season might be tapering off for some, Calavo still has six to eight weeks remaining of high-flavor California fruit—and with good volume through September. For retailers and foodservice operators looking to make the most of this high-demand period, Calavo joined me to discuss how to keep excitement high in the produce department and in the basket as we look to the remainder of summer.
October-like chill coming to California, other parts of western US
A dramatic cooldown coming later this week may be a shock to millions of people in the western United States following relentless hot weather this summer. A big break from the summer heat is coming to a large part of the western United States later this week that will feel like autumn, with some people reaching for long sleeves and jackets, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
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