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New workplace standards promise Bay Area fast food workers relief from scorching temperatures
When Gilberta Acevedo clocked into her evening shift at Taco Bell on July 4, the air was already oppressively hot. The heat wave scorching the Bay Area over the holiday brought searing temperatures into the San Jose kitchen where Acevedo grilled meat and prepared food orders. The 42-year-old felt bone-tired, plagued by pounding headaches and waves of nausea.
NOAA says ‘it’s possible’ for northern lights to be seen in Northern California this week
(FOX40.COM) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently issued a solar storm watch that left some Californians hopeful for another chance to see rare colorful lights appear in the skies.• Video Above: People all over California captured images of the northern lights in May 2024. “Solar activity increased over the weekend and the Sun […]
Woman, 18, arrested for stealing $80K of goods from Bay Area Ulta Beauty stores: police
(KRON) — An 18-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday in connection with thefts at multiple Bay Area Ulta Beauty stores, the Brentwood Police Department said. Taylor Martin, 18, of Brentwood is accused of stealing more than $80,000 worth of goods in total. A BPD officer recognized Martin in a vehicle near Raley’s grocery store at […]
Synapse Financial Credit Division Loses Lending License
Warren Buffett once remarked that it’s when the tide goes out that you find out who’s been swimming naked. The continuing regulatory examinations of various parts of the Synapse Financial Technologies web of operations gives some stark illumination between the differences — and perhaps some may say widening gulf — between traditional banks and FinTechs.
Leadership Program Gives Black Students the Tools to Thrive
It’s never been more important for young people of color to fully engage in civic life and to know they can shape the way we move forward as a state and as a country, says California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland). “On the eve of one of the most consequential...
Stockade Canyon Fire at 15,000 acres — nowhere near 383,000-acre Park Fire in California
Growing to more than 15,000 acres since it was discovered on July 23, the Stockade Canyon Fire is Nevada's largest active wildfire. Meanwhile, the Park Fire is now the fifth-largest fire in California history.
Keeping it Real: Yes! Rent in California is Too Damn High
Overview: California renters are struggling to keep pace with rising rental costs, with the average monthly rent in the state currently at $2,867. Proposition 33, which aims to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, is designed to address the issue by prohibiting state limitations on local rent control initiatives. The state’s housing crisis has resulted in more renters spending half their income on rent, and the number of homeless in the state continues to rise. The practice of pricing people out of their rentals and requiring them to pay exorbitant deposits to secure a more affordable option elsewhere is not sustainable.
Marin French Cheese Co.’s Flagship Cheese Recognized at the 2024 American Cheese Society Conference
The country’s oldest cheese company celebrates multiple accolades for handcrafted artisan cheeses. Petaluma, California — Marin French Cheese Co., the country’s oldest cheese company based in Marin County in Northern California, is proud to announce its latest achievements from the 2024 American Cheese Society Conference. The American Cheese Society (ACS) is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses, and hosts North America’s foremost annual conference showcasing the best of the cheese industry.
Little League: Petaluma Valley Juniors fall to Hawaii, still alive in West tournament
For the Petaluma Valley Little League Juniors All-Stars, Tuesday just wasn’t their day. Hawaii broke out for five runs in the fifth inning en route to a 10-1 win and a place in the Western U.S. regional championship series up in Bend, Oregon. It was the Petaluma team’s first loss in four games so far in the tournament. Despite the loss, PVLL’s season isn’t over yet, as they’ll drop down to the ...
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