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Target offers to launch probe after shopper begs for self-checkout change – lines even stretched back to produce section
TARGET has said it will look into claims of clogging queues caused by a lack of available checkout kiosks at one of its stores. A shopper at the big box retailer fumed that lines were stretching back to the back of the shop - and demanded immediate action. "Target, please...
Kamala Harris went toe-to-toe with Jamie Dimon over a settlement for California homeowners. The big banks offered $4 billion—they settled at $20 billion
Corporate America is beginning to get reacquianted with Vice President Kamala Harris now that she is the front runner to be the Democratic nominee in November's presidential election. An impromptu phone call between Kamala Harris, then Calif. Attorney General, and JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon almost immediately escalated into...
Black Families In California Fight For Land, Call For Reparations
The practice of eminent domain has been the source of recent pushes for Black people to receive reparations, or repayment for the wrongs done to them by their state or federal governments. Black families in Coloma, California, a small town of around 300 people, are fighting to receive restitution for...
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care Make a Historical Mark as the First African American Owned Chain of Urgent Care Facilities in the United States
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care of California make a historical mark as the first African American owned chain of urgent cares in the United States. This milestone builds upon a previous achievement from September 4, 2020, when the medical pioneer was named the first African American to open a chain of urgent cares in Los Angeles; which led many to believe that Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care could be the nation's first black-owned Chain. The California PR firm Executive 1 Media Group executed a nationwide urgent care project in February of 2024 with a team of researchers from Ohio, Nevada and California.
UC Merced students looking forward to university competing in NCAA Division II
The acceptance of UC Merced into competition at the NCAA Division II level is bringing new hopes to students, athletes and Bobcats fans alike. The announcement was made earlier this month, after the acceptance was approved by the National Collegiate Athletics Association. The university will begin competing at the NCAA...
A Merced school is celebrating its new student center
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The completion of a new state-of-the-art student center at a Merced City School District school will be celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, the school district announced. The school district says the new student center spans around 3,500 square feet and that Franklin Elementary’s new Administrative Services building is a […]
Students Find Inspiration, Success at UC Merced
Coming out of high school in San Jose, Josh Ren found himself with limited options for college. He wasn't sold on UC Merced at first, but eventually jumped at the opportunity to attend a University of California campus. And now?. "I would definitely recommend it, especially to first-generation students," said...
Merced back-to-school fair offering free backpacks, immunizations, and more
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Dignity Health Kids Care Clinic in Merced is helping kids get ready for the upcoming school year with their back-to-school fair on Saturday, July 27. The back-to-school fair will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer children a variety of free backpacks as well as free physicals […]
Staffing issues leave San Joaquin County's Ripon without ambulance for 3 days
RIPON — Response time for emergency calls could be the difference between life and death.In the San Joaquin County city of Ripon, the fire department was without an ambulance for emergency calls for three days. Ripon Fire Chief Eric DeHart said it was simply a staffing shortage. Ripon only has three paramedics year-round, and none of them were able to make it to staff the department's sole ambulance."The district only has three paramedics on staff, two of which were out of town," DeHart said.The third paramedic was supposed to be on but had a family emergency, which forced the department to...
Crawdaddy's for sale, but only to the right buyer
Crawdaddy’s is for sale, but only if a new owner intends to keep things the way they are. Owner Keith Korsgaden said he guarantees that Crawdaddy’s is not going anywhere. His offer to sell is to ensure that the popular downtown Visalia restaurant and entertainment venue will continue as it is for years to come. ...
California environmentalists sue Port of Los Angeles, alleging clean water violations
A California environmental group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles, accusing the defendant of unleashing toxic pollutants into the San Pedro Bay. The activists — from the organization Environment California — claimed that the port has violated the federal Clean Water Act with more than 2,000 illegal discharges in the past…
Evacuation warnings and orders lifted as wildfire burns in Madera County
Fire crews braved the triple digit temperatures while fighting a wildfire in Madera County on Tuesday.The fast moving flames forced evacuations near O'Neals, which have all since been downgraded to advisories.The Circle Fire burned at least 46 acres after sparking along Road 200 and Circle J Ranch around 1 pm.CAL FIRE's website shows the fire destroyed at least one building.At last update, containment on the fire remains at 30%.The air attack began quickly with planes dropping retardant and helicopters dousing the flames with water.Firefighters are also on the ground, working to protect homes and create containment lines.The Madera County Sheriff's Office says the rapid threat that came from this fire is yet another reminder to be prepared.No injuries have been reported at this time.Residents are urged to visit MaderaAware for more information.This is a developing story. Stay with Action News for updates.
Fresno State social work program lands $5.25M grant to meet behavioral health needs
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work The post Fresno State social work program lands $5.25M grant to meet behavioral health needs appeared first on The Business Journal.
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