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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...
Manteca police will use fleet of drones to crack down on illegal fireworks
MANTECA — The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.Last year, the department used two drones, but now there will be more than three times that many being the eyes in the sky for any illegal fireworks popping off."It teaches people, when you used to go outside and look left and look right, now you have to look up, and decide, maybe illegal fireworks aren't good anymore and dispose of them," said Manteca Police Sergeant Steve Beermann.The drones fly up to...
Stockton needs more transparency about paid political consultants: grand jury
The Stockton City Council should require campaign consultants to disclose which politicians they support, and how much they're being paid to do so, the San Joaquin County grand jury recommended in June. The push in the grand jury's report for transparency surrounding consultants arose from its investigation into 209 Times,...
Folsom Golf Pro earns his Master Professional Status
Folsom resident and PGA of America Golf Professional Jim Stewart, the Head Professional at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills has earned PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation a PGA of America member can obtain. According to the association, it comprises more than 30,000 PGA of America...
Matthew Perry's Net Worth Revealed: 'Friends' Star Had $1.5M When He Died — Plus $120M Trust Fund With Ex Rachel Dunn as Beneficiary
Beloved Friends star Matthew Perry’s net worth stood at nearly $500k more than previously believed when he passed away from a devastating drug overdose last year, RadarOnline.com has learned.In a surprising development to come more than eight months after Perry passed away at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023 at just 54 years old, it was revealed that he had a personal net worth of $1,596,914.47.While earlier court documents listed the value of Perry’s personal property at a little over $1 million, an inventory and appraisal document submitted last month found that the Friends star’s personal property was...
Woman killed in robbery attempt at Fashion Island in Newport Beach
One person was found dead after authorities responded to reports of shots fired at the Fashion Island shopping mall in Newport Beach. Authorities later determined the victim had been struck and killed by a getaway car in an attempted robbery. Update: Woman killed in robbery attempt in Newport Beach. When...
Wildfire burning near Travis Air Force Base in Solano County
(KRON) — A wildfire is burning Tuesday afternoon near the Travis Air Force Base, according to Solano County officials. The fire is in the area of Denverton Road and Creed Road near Suisun City. The fire, dubbed the Denverton Fire, was initially reported around 1:30 p.m. to be approximately 25 acres. About an hour later, […]
A look at the incredible comeback story of Sacramento River Cats outfielder Hunter Bishop
SACRAMENTO — The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop."Being a Bay Area kid, I was super grateful and excited; no better opportunity than to be drafted by your hometown team," the San Carlos native said.However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.Suzy Bishop, Hunter's mom and a former Olympian herself, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2014."She taught me everything I know about being a good person and a good ball player," Bishop said while holding back tears.Five years later, the mother of two passed away from...
Home builder helping Sutter Health bring expanded medical services to Folsom
For 40 straight days, Price Walker and his wife traveled more than an hour a day so she could receive oncology services in Roseville. The vice president with Elliott Homes is now playing a big role in bringing comprehensive oncology services just a short drive from his home in Folsom.
Car crashes into pole on Highway 132 near Empire
HUGHSON, Calif. — A car crashed into a power pole Tuesday morning on Highway 132 and Wellsford Road, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 11:19 a.m. to the crash site east of Empire and north of Hughson. It was unclear what caused the crash, but the...
Mariposa man accused of arson after 6 escape from house fire
MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man from Mariposa was arrested on suspicion of homicide following a fire at a home in La Grange with six people still inside, according to Cal Fire. State fire investigators say 25-year-old Henry Castro Manzano was arrested on Monday in Mariposa County after he was identified as the person who […]
Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.
Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure
The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success. The post Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California offers free fishing days this summer. Find out when and where
Anyone interested in fishing in California lakes or streams can take up the hobby for free, at least for two days this summer, when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department waives fishing license requirements. On those free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday,...
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