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State broadband project breaks ground in Willits
California state officials were scheduled to visit Willits Friday to mark the beginning of a “middle-mile Broadband infrastructure project in the city,” the California Department of Technology reported. In a press release, the project was described as “part of a statewide plan that will build open-access Broadband connecting...
Felber likes ‘scrappy’ Warrior volleyball team
NEWMAN, Calif – Entering her 10th season as the Orestimba High volleyball head coach, Carlee Felber found one word to describe the 2024 squad currently. “My team’s biggest strengths are their heart and that they are scrappy on defense,” Felber said. “They never give up on the ball and will do whatever it takes to never let the ball hit the floor.”
Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with Organized Retail Theft at Modesto Sporting Goods Store
This past weekend, Detectives with the Modesto Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit arrested five individuals in connection with two separate organized retail theft incidents at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The first incident occurred late Saturday morning when two individuals, later identified as 27-year-old Nyeisha Jackson and 50-year-old Robert Glover,...
Northern California forecast: More hot days ahead, Labor Day weekend outlook
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Another triple-digit day is expected Thursday in Northern California, but the Labor Day weekend could have days well below 100 degrees. Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said the forecast high Thursday in downtown Sacramento is 100 degrees, similar to Wednesday. KCRA 3 is issuing an Impact Day for...
InterView – Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D.
California State University, Stanislaus is a gem in the California State University system. I earned my bachelor’s degree in computer information systems back in 1984, where we actually helped build the first computer lab as we transitioned from stacks of cards to databases. So much has changed. My father-in-law Mike got his degree in the early ’70s and it changed his life. My parents also earned master’s degrees, so Stanislaus State has been an important part of my life. I was able to earn a great degree while I raced bicycles and worked, and that systems education has served me well. I think Stanislaus State has been a wonderful solution and provided opportunities for so many of us here in our region.
Pasadena Assemblymember’s Bill Aims to Hold Colleges Liable for Hazing Incidents
A bill that would allow civil action against California higher education institutions for hazing incidents involving affiliated organizations has passed both houses of the state legislature. The legislation, Assembly Bill 2193, now awaits the governor’s signature. Introduced by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Pasadena, the bill seeks to establish...
Bill aimed at expanding access to IVF treatment passes California Assembly
A bill aimed at expanding access to IVF treatment sailed through the California Assembly Wednesday. After several similar proposals failed to pass the legislature, SB 729 passed the Assembly with resounding support. It would require insurance companies to provide coverage for in vitro fertilization treatments, also known as IVF. It will now head to the State Senate."This bill requires both large and small healthcare plans to provide diagnosis and treatment of infertility and fertility services," Assemblymember Buffy Wicks from Oakland said. "I know IVF is really important and we're hoping our health insurance plans cover it."The treatments can be excruciatingly expensive,...
How AB 1840 could support undocumented first-time homebuyers in the Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula’s new bill was passed and has been sent to the governor’s desk -but how could this bill support undocumented homebuyers in the Central Valley? Assembly Bill 1840, introduced by Assemblymember Arambula for the first time in January, will not create a new home ownership assistance program but […]
California State Parks invites you to explore the magic of Hearst Castle® After Dark with new evening tour series
‘Art Under the Moonlight’ tours will allow guests to explore William Randolph Hearst’s famed art collection like never before. By California Department of Parks and Recreation, Divisions of Boating and Waterways, Historic Preservation and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation. SAN SIMEON, Calif.— California State Parks is excited to announce...
California lawmakers considers adding banana slug, Dungeness crab to official symbol list
California’s list of official state symbols could grow even further as two bills aimed at designating a state slug and crab continue advancing in the legislature. Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) introduced AB 1850 to designate the banana slug as the official state slug. Banana slugs can be found throughout the state, primarily in redwood […]
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