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California Democrats fear US tech firm 'death spiral' with more China curbs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to freeze reported plans to impose fresh restrictions on U.S. technology exports to China, arguing unilateral curbs benefit foreign rivals at the expense of U.S. businesses.
California Insurance Crisis Fuels Unprecedented Rent Hikes for Tenants
Navigating the Soaring Rents in California: The Role of Rising Renters Insurance and Landlord Costs. In recent months, California has witnessed an unprecedented surge in rental prices, leaving both tenants and landlords holding the financial ball. The confluence of rising renters insurance and landlords’ increasing expenses is exacerbating the situation, creating a complex web of economic strain across the state’s rental market landscape.
San Diego police probe illegal towing claims against S&S Towing
The San Diego Police Department is encouraging residents who believe they may have been victims of illegal towing practices by S&S Towing over the last three years to come forward with their experience to aid investigators looking into the company.
Worker Who Died in Accident at San Diego Bay NASSCO Shipyard Was JC Adame, 58
Authorities Wednesday publicly identified the 58-year-old shipyard worker killed in an industrial accident at his workplace alongside San Diego Bay. Coworkers responding to a loud crash and cries for help shortly before 1 p.m. Monday found JC Adame of San Diego trapped underneath a piece of steel foundation material on a concrete floor at the NASSCO plant on East Harbor Drive, according to the county Medical Examiner’s Office.
Professional Surfer Opening Hawaiian-Themed Bar & Restaurant In San Diego County
A well-known professional surfer is opening a new Hawaiian-themed bar & restaurant in San Diego County. Benji Weatherley, who along with his close friend Kelly Slater was part of the 'Momentum Generation' of professional surfers, has taken over the building that last housed Schooner Station Pizzeria & Sports Pub in San Diego's North County city of Encinitas. The pro surfer and podcaster will soon convert the restaurant space, which was previously set to be a branch of Swagyu, to become a Hawaii-inspired bar and eatery named Breakers Café Bar & Grill.
Vista approves enforcement of homeless encampment ban
Vista is the latest city in San Diego County to enforce a ban on homeless encampments. The Vista City Council voted in favor of a resolution that returns to enforcing a ban that was established more than 50 years ago. Four members, including the mayor, voted in favor, with one councilmember abstaining.
Rare sighting: ‘Doomsday fish’ found near Southern California shore
SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) – In a rare and perhaps ominous sighting, an oarfish was found floating near California’s La Jolla Shores over the weekend. According to a spokesperson from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, a team of science kayakers and snorkelers were out in La Jolla Cove Saturday afternoon and found the dead oarfish.
Digital California driver's licenses, ID cards coming to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet
Californians will soon have a new option to display a version of their driver's licenses or ID cards on their mobile phones via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, officials announced Thursday. According to a statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, the state's mobile driver's License pilot program, which currently allows licenses and IDs to be displayed through the DMV Wallet app, will be expanded to include the two major tech companies' apps. ...
Why the critical housing bond died
The $20 billion regional housing bond that was supposed to be on the November ballot would have been a game changer. The money would have paid for 70,000 units of non-market affordable housing, enough to make a dramatic difference in homelessness, housing costs, air quality, and so, so much more.
These 4 California suburbs listed among safest in U.S., and they're all in the Bay Area
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78th annual California Mid-State Fair had 2 percent increase in attendance
PASO ROBLES — The 78th annual California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) returned for 12 full days of fun July 17-28 with a theme of “Wide Open Spaces!” In addition to the usual attractions of 4-H and FFA exhibitors, carnival rides, exhibits, food, and shopping, there was a multitude of live music, highlighted by two sold-out concerts featuring Latin superstar Carin León and country music sensation Jelly Roll.
CA farmers agree to conserve 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026
The Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other district in the West, finalized an agreement on Monday to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. As part of the landmark conservation agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the district will receive federal […]
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