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Gavin Newsom campaigns for Biden in NH as poll shows Granite State in play
HOOKSET, NH - California Governor Gavin Newsom campaigned for President Biden in Hooksett, New Hampshire on Monday, amid increasing concerns by some Democrats about Mr. Biden's ability to win the 2024 election and serve an additional four years. "I decided instead of rolling over and giving up I would step up and that's why I've been in Michigan and Pennsylvania. That's why I'm here," Newsom told reporters inside the Common Man rest stop. While a handful of Democrats have called for the president to step aside after his stumbling debate performance against former President Donald Trump, Newsom has reiterated his...
California's unexpected energy challenge: too much solar
As California works toward its ambitious clean energy vision, an almost counterintuitive challenge has emerged: The state is, at times, generating more solar energy than it can handle. It’s to the point where loads of clean energy are going to waste. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.
PG&E reduces rates: will it affect Central Valley customers?
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Expecting a high electricity bill next month? It may be surprisingly low. PG&E announced a temporary rate reduction to help out Californians this summer. Starting July 1, rates will decrease by 9%. The change will be reflected in August when July’s bill comes out. “We are certainly hearing from customers, I’ve […]
SoCal's severe heat wave
The brutal heatwave has become historic for parts of Southern California, with new record high temperatures set in several cities, including in the Antelope and Coachella valleys. Why it matters: Be mindful of hydration and heat this week, especially if you’ll be spending time outside. One person died and another...
Longtime California congressman John Garamendi announces he has blood cancer
California Congressman John Garamendi announced on Monday he has blood cancer.The longtime Democratic politician said he has been diagnosed with early stage Multiple Myeloma, a form of treatable blood cancer."Freezing abnormal bumps is standard, but a call from my doctor changed everything: "When will you be back in California? You need to come in for a series of tests," Congressman Garamendi said in a statement online."Like 1.9 million Americans each year, I recently received the dreaded call from my doctor informing me that I had cancer. I am thankful to have caught this early, and we are confident that I...
California to impose permanent water restrictions on cities and towns
California will impose permanent water restrictions for the first time in history after the state’s Water Resources Control Board approved a long-debated policy. The policy, dubbed Making Conservation a California Way of Life, is intended to permanently decrease statewide water use so that water reductions during droughts aren’t as severe. The new policy was prompted […]
New Online Driver Safety Portal Offers Improved Interaction With DMV
In the latest development in its customer-focused digital transformation, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times on Driver Safety issues, such as suspensions and hearings. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact ...
San Bernardino County calls for emergency declaration over California’s homeowners insurance crisis
San Bernardino County supervisors have asked state officials to declare a state of emergency due to the rapid decrease in insurance companies offering services to California residents, and to strengthen and stabilize the insurance marketplace.
Unemployment claims in California increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in California rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 47,213 in the week ending June 28, up from 45,068 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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