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Fast food workers ask state for further wage increases
photo credit: Cole Reynolds/Bay City NewsSan Jose members of the California Fast Food Workers Union.The California Fast Food Workers Union is urging the state to again raise the minimum wage for fast-food employees.According to a letter sent to the statewide Fast Food Council last month, the union is asking for a $20.70 wage starting in 2025 and a $21.40 wage in 2026. The proposed yearly 3.5% increase is a response to rising inflation, the letter said.The council was formed to establish wages and regulations for the fast-food industry through legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2023. That legislation also...
VIDEO: Brentwood Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspected of $80K Organized Retail Theft in Bay Area
On Sunday, the Brentwood Police Department reported the arrest of Taylor Martin, an 18-year-old resident identified as a prolific organized retail thief. Martin was apprehended while sitting in a vehicle near Raley's at 2400 Sand Creek Road, with a Brentwood officer recognizing her from prior theft incidents. The arrest occurred, notably without incident, in the Brentwood area.
California governor orders streamlining housing development using federal funds
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order demanding the state streamline housing development and determine how to use federal climate change funding towards housing as a climate mitigation element. Housing experts note that Newsom’s suggestions could reduce the cost of building housing by as much as 30%. “Success could reduce the price of building by 10-30 percent,” said Louis Mirante, Vice President of Public Policy...
Park Fire jeopardizing California's spring-run Chinook, one of state's most iconic species
California's fifth largest wildfire is encroaching on some of the last strongholds for imperiled salmon, with potentially devastating consequences for a species already on the brink. The explosive Park Fire has spread into the Mill and Deer Creek watersheds in Tehama County, which are two of the three remaining creeks where wild, independent populations of spring-run Chinook, a threatened species, still spawn in the Central Valley. If the Park Fire climbs to higher altitudes, federal and state officials said it could strike the final deathblow to the region's spring-run salmon, which are already at risk of extinction."It's really concerning. It's...
Elon Musk under fire for sharing fake AI Kamala Harris video, raising election integrity concerns
A fake, artificial intelligence-generated video of Vice President Kamala Harris has been widely viewed online since being shared on X by tech billionaire Elon Musk.The clip used a cloning tool to copy the voice of VP Kamala Harris and pretend she's saying things she's actually never said.As of Tuesday morning, over 132 million accounts have viewed Musk's share of the video.The video has renewed concerns over the use of AI in politics and has gotten the attention of several Bay Area lawmakers.MORE: Elon Musk calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'dictator' as feud escalates after election"I think it was really unfortunate and,...
Christmas in July giveaway brings joy to deserving Sonoma County couple
In a heartwarming initiative, Sonoma County Carpentry and Rohnert Park Home Depot are bringing joy to a deserving family through a free bathroom renovation. The project, which began in May, announced winners on July 9. A community member nominated the Brannens, highlighting their generosity by saying, “I would like to...
Scoop: Harris bringing California ally to presidential campaign
Brian Nelson, the Treasury Department's under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, is preparing to leave the Biden administration and join Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Nelson would be the first major hire for the Harris campaign since President Biden dropped out of the...
Nearly 1,000 surgeries canceled after California DOH 'misunderstood' CRNA guidance
Nearly 1,000 surgeries have been allegedly canceled after Modesto, Calif.-based Doctors Medical Center was cited in June for immediate jeopardy by CMS, according to a July 26 letter from California Assemblymen Heath Flora and Juan Alanis obtained by Becker's. In June, Doctors Medical Center was cited for immediate jeopardy by...
Little League: Petaluma Valley Juniors trounce Arizona to head to championship doubleheader
For the Petaluma Valley Juniors, a magical season will last another day. The Petaluma Valley Little League All-Star squad trounced Arizona 12-3 in the Western U.S. postseason tournament to escape the losers’ bracket and grab a spot in the championship series Thursday against Hawaii. After a rare loss a day earlier, the team of 12- to 14-year-olds was back to its best in Bend, Oregon, ...
SSU nets two NASH awards
Sonoma State University has been awarded two $5,000 grants by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) as a part of its latest Catalyst Fund Awards. Sonoma State is among 32 recipients receiving funding totaling $220,000, supporting institutions within California’s public higher education systems. This funding round focused on initiatives aimed at removing cost as a barrier to college through innovative practices that enhance affordability and support equitable access to higher education.
North Bay cities hit by numerous car wheel thefts
PETALUMA, Calif. (KRON) — Two North Bay communities have experienced a rash of car wheel thefts over the past week, according to advisories released Wednesday from the Petaluma Police Department and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety. Victims of the thefts reported to police that their tires and rims had been removed from their […]
California’s Largest New Reservoir Project in 50 Years Takes Step Forward
SITES, Calif. – A $4.5 billion reservoir project – the biggest one in half a century of California history – is moving closer to reality. The Yolo County Superior Court has ruled that the project, which faced opposition from multiple environmental groups, can move forward. Site is located approximately 70 miles north of Sacramento.
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