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Supporters of California's Prop 36 call Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose case a cautionary tale
SACRAMENTO – An unsealed federal indictment in the Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case has supporters of California's Prop 36 calling the case a cautionary tale. The U.S. Attorney's office is charging five people with selling and providing the actor with the drugs that killed him. They included Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors say was known to her buyers as the Ketamine Queen, in the court documents and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, referred to as "Dr. P," in the court documents.Pictures in the court documents show a North Hollywood stash house where drugs were allegedly housed, along with a photo of ketamine lozenges from...
Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote
Four key reparations bills passed out of committees on Thursday and are headed for full floor votes in the coming weeks. The bills are part of an effort to begin correcting the harms of slavery and decades of discrimination carried out by the State of California.SB 1403, SB 1050, and SB 1331, previously passed by the California Senate, made it out of the Assembly appropriations committee on Thursday.Senate Bill 1403 would create the California Freedmen Affairs Agency. This agency would oversee and administer any reparations measures passed by the legislature.SB 1050 would require the California Freedmen Affairs Agency to compensate...
SF Department of Public Health urges ease restrictions on addiction medicine
On Wednesday, Dr. Grant Colfax, called on state lawmakers to pass a bill that lowers restrictions on medicines meant to treat opioid addictions. Dr. Colfax insisted that these medications have been affected by what he calls “excessive restrictions” at the state and federal level. The director of Behavioral...
As heat records continue to fall, scientists still optimistic about climate strategy
SAN FRANCISCO -- 2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records. The dog days of summer, which are traditionally the hottest days of the year, just got a little hotter.According to federal climate scientists at NOAA, July 2024 is now the warmest July on record for the world as well as for the state.California shattered its previous record by almost 2 degrees F, heating up to an average 81.7 degrees. According to the San Francisco...
‘A customer got violent’: Self-checkout proposal aims to help retail workers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As technology advances, many stores have introduced self-service checkout stations— however, California lawmakers worry that self-checkout is actually putting workers in danger rather than just reducing costs. Los Angeles Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talked Wednesday about a new proposal that aims to solve this problem, providing workers safety and customer satisfaction. “The […]
California's effort to crack down on retail theft continues in July with 167 arrests
A California Highway Patrol-led task force targeting organized retail theft across the state made 167 arrests in July, officials said. The arrests stemmed from 128 separate investigations and represented more than twice the number of arrests reported by the California Organized Retail Crime Task Force over the prior month, according to a statement...
Mayor Gloria proposes rules that could limit speech on boards and commissions
The boards and commissions that advise city leaders in San Diego could see their independence restricted under a new set of rules proposed by Mayor Todd Gloria's office. In other news, gang violence in Escondido is on the rise, and police, community advocates and parents are trying to get ahead of any more tragedies. Plus, the new film "Sing Sing" employs a cast of formerly incarcerated men to tell a true story about the transformative power of art. Our KPBS cinema junkie gives us a review.
Housing Permits Issued to 27 Projects in San Diego with Over 2,800 Homes Planned
Over a period of 18 months, a total of 27 projects that include 2,834 homes have been permitted in the city of San Diego, it was announced Thursday. The projects are located throughout San Diego, with developments in eight of the nine City Council districts, according to a news release from the city. More than 86% of them are near transit.
Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Western Fire Protection Near San Diego
Sciens Building Solutions, based in San Francisco, announced the acquisition of Poway, Calif.-based Western Fire Protection (WFP), adding its growing portfolio of companies. This is the latest acquisition from Sciens helps to further expand the company’s presence in the Southern California market. The transaction will also provide WFP and its customers with even deeper resources and expertise, as well as the ability to leverage Sciens’ growing presence across North America.
Veteran Padres Infielder Deserves Larger Role for Stretch Run
Journeyman utility player Donovan Solano remains one of the San Diego Padres’ most reliable contributors this year. However, since Xander Bogaerts‘ return from the injured list last month, Solano has seen fewer starts and fewer at-bats. That needs to change as the team prepares for a heated battle to claim a postseason spot in the National League.
Spreckels Organ Society Announces Annual Labor Day Classic Rock Concert
Spreckels Organ Society – a nonprofit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park – will wrap up its 36th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival with a Labor Day Classic Rock concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. This year’s concert will feature...
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