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California’s golden years, turning to dust
OPINION – A lot of assumptions about the “golden years” of retirement have been blown away by runaway rent increases. We used to believe that, if you worked hard, were thrifty, and saved up a nest egg, you would be comfortable in retirement. Most retired people live...
Is it expensive, or is it price gouging? State of emergencies in California protect your wallet
Drastic increases in prices for essential services or goods in Plumas, Tehama and Butte counties is illegal thanks to a statute that protects Californians from price gouging during a state of emergency. The consumer alert, issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta on July 27, followed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a state...
Desert Sun journalists win 15 prizes in latest California Journalism Awards
An in-depth examination of the controversy surrounding restorative justice programs in east valley schools and a harrowing look at the Joshua Tree tortoise rescue’s final days were among The Desert Sun's work from last year honored at the California Journalism Awards recently. The paper won a total of 15 awards, included one first-place...
McCarthy says Kamala Harris refused to meet with him while in Senate
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized Vice President Harris for refusing to meet with him when they were both in California’s congressional delegation, claiming that Harris had a reputation for a toxic office culture. “When she got elected to the U.S. Senate, I was the majority leader. I reached...
What are those surcharges on your bill when you eat out in Bay Area? We take a closer look at fees
A fee for this, a surcharge for that, it's become common on restaurant bills.Bay Area business owners say these fees are to make sure workers get a decent living wage and health care coverage.But now some customers have started to push back.And you've likely seen them, surcharges tacked onto the tab with different names:-Service fee-Labor surcharge-Fair Wage-Employer mandates-Health Care Security Ordinance-SF Safety and Benefit Charge"At the end of the day there are always people who try to get around something and find a way to make it work better for them. Folks just have to vote with their feet, get...
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes Northern California near Fairfield
(FOX40.COM) — A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Northern California on Sunday in Solano County, according to the United States Geological Survey. The agency reported the earthquake around 2 p.m., saying it was about 8.6 miles southeast of Suisun, 9.1 miles southeast of Fairfield, and 37.4 miles southwest of Sacramento. Nearly 200 people reported feeling the […]
Historic Bay Area theatre where Zendaya got her start to shut down if they don't raise $350,000
ORINDA, Calif. - A staple in Bay Area theater, Cal Shakes is on the verge of shutting down because of financial difficulties. Clive Worsley, the programs executive director, told KTVU they have to raise $350,000 by Aug. 13, or they will shut off their lights for good and be forced to make layoffs.
$50 Million Settlement Reached With Gas Trading Firms Accused of Price Manipulation in CA
This week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms, resolving allegations that Vitol, Inc. (Vitol) and SK Energy Americas, Inc., along with its parent company SK Trading International (SK), secretly worked together to tamper with and manipulate spot market prices for California gasoline.
Prep football: St. Vincent upsets Windsor to win D1Bound 7-on-7 Tournament
St. Vincent was already set to head into their 2024 season with some momentum in the program following their state title victory last fall, but their performance this weekend at the D1Bound 7-on-7 Tournament should certainly give them an added confidence boost. The Mustangs claimed the team title in the two-day tournament, dropping only one game and defeating Windsor 26-7 in the championship ...
Stay sober, earn cash: New bill gives welfare recipients extra $400 for avoiding drugs
A bill introduced Monday could see San Francisco welfare recipients being paid if they steer clear of illicit substances. Supervisor Matt Dorsey proposed the “Cash Not Drugs” pilot program Monday as a compliment to Proposition F, a ballot measure from March that requires drug screening and treatment for welfare recipients if they are to continue receiving monetary assistance.
Stanford swimmer Torri Huske wins gold in 100m butterfly race at Olympics
PARIS - Stanford athlete Torri Huske earned her first medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics after winning gold and silver medals in two races over the weekend in Paris. Huske earned gold in the 100m butterfly race, coming in at 55.59 seconds. Earlier, she won silver with fellow Stanford swimmer Simone Manuel in the 4x100 freestyle relay race.
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