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Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Newport Beach City Manager Update
Last week the City Council approved a $1.4 million, five-year contract for 69 Flock cameras that will be installed throughout Newport Beach — the first of several planned public safety technology enhancements to improve crime prevention and investigations. The Flock cameras (also known as ALPR, or automatic license plate...
Santo Studio Celebrates Newport Beach's Car Culture with Rally Races and Apparel Drops
California car culture and Newport Beach go hand-in-hand. On any given day, you can see exotic cars — both domestic and foreign — racing on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) or cruising the downtown streets. The core place of automotive culture in Newport Beach’s overall vibe has now inspired Cali creative Bear D’egidio to launch Santo Studio, a brand-slash-automotive-community that consists of both race-inspired apparel drops and community-focused, Gumball 3000-inspired rallies that champion the power of in-person connection and IRL experiences.
VIDEO: Los Angeles Sparks Star Cameron Brink Was High As A Kite In Hilarious Post-ACL Surgery Video That She Might End Up Regretting
Cameron Brink, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season and the Paris Olympics, shared a hilarious video this week that showed her in a hospital bed. The Los Angeles Sparks rookie phenom, who suffered a torn ACL last month, went under the knife to repair her injury, and once it was done, the vibes became extremely high because she certainly was on cloud nine with the drugs they gave her.
Former Heisman Winner Delivers Harsh Message To Paul Finebaum
Former USC Trojans quarterback Matt Leinart is considered one of the greatest in college football history. He was a top-six finisher for the Heisman Trophy each year from 2003 to 2005 and won the trophy in 2004. In 2017, the star quarterback was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame due ...
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by learning to ride a bike, or by taking the kids on a family hike in Agua Chinon. On Sunday, consider going on a hike in Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, or attend a live jazz concert. This is just a handful of the many...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
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