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Insurance crisis that started in Florida, California is spreading. Your state could be next
Insurance premiums are rising in many states following multiple climate disasters. The crisis is altering both the residential and commercial real estate markets, as deals fall apart over the cost and availability of insurance. Because the impact varies from state to state, insurance issues are changing the competitive landscape. An...
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Car crash reported Highway 99 in Keyes
KEYES, Calif. — A car crash was reported Wednesday morning on East Keyes Road and southbound Highway 99, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the scene around 8:12 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, but at least two vehicles were involved and a possible...
Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters
Moving forward, almost all new rental contracts in California will require no more than one month’s rent as a security deposit. The post Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas rank among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several agricultural areas in the Golden State land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula […]
Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post having more than 7.7 million views. The sign, which reads “stolen goods must remain […]
Newsom’s $24 billion loss: California has worst homeless rates in nation after record spending
California is now home to more than a third of the nation’s homeless population, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) $24 billion bid to solve the crisis. After a state audit revealed California failed to track more than $24 billion in taxpayer funds targeting homelessness, Newsom has faced criticism for his leadership on the issue. The […]
Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices Against Smart & Final Escalate
California politician calls for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions. On July 1, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., sent an oversight request to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), outlining concerns regarding Chedraui/Smart & Final's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and calling for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions.
Citizens reminded that loud exhaust vehicles are in violation of vehicle code
– The Paso Robles Police Department reminds the public that modified / loud exhaust is against the California Vehicle Code and they will strictly enforce violations. 27150(a): Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
Biedermann sibling trio selected to try out for US National Water Polo Team
Athletes across San Joaquin County have been working for their shot at representing the USA on one of the biggest stages of water polo. One Ripon family got their shot. Three siblings and student-athletes from Ripon High School were invited to try out for the National Team Water Polo in Brody, Reyna and Emery Biedermann. Brody took it a step further landing a spot on the United States Senior National Championships roster and will compete from now until the 2027 World Junior Championship.
Independent report: As Newsom brags, all California job growth is in government
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom touted the state’s job growth in his State of the State Address last week, but a new report from a state agency found the state’s private sector employment has been declining since 2022, with public sector hiring accounting for the entire state net increase in jobs. California’s state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office found the private sector lost 154,000 jobs and the public and public-supported sector has gained 361,000 jobs since the peak of the state’s labor market...
Paris Olympics: Ceres native Cade Cowell set to headline US men's soccer podium charge
While the United States usually dominates in most competitions at the Olympics, men’s soccer is another challenge altogether. While the women have enjoyed four gold medals in the sport, the country has yet to develop into a powerhouse nation on the men’s side, having never medaled as a unified national team at the Olympics.
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