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Defenders of Del Puerto Canyon Stand Firm
Christopher Quock has a Master’s Degree in Entomology from San Francisco State University. His job history there includes work in research and as a teaching assistant. He’s a volunteer defender of Del Puerto Canyon, where a remarkable variety of wildlife and geologic history come together in a natural classroom and science lab. ed.
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November.The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.Here's a look at what voters will decide in November:Proposition 2This asks voters for permission to borrow $10 billion for public school construction and repairs. Most of the money, $8.5 billion, would go to elementary and secondary schools. The rest, or $1.5 billion, would go to community colleges. No money would be available for the California...
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Newsom signs law requiring California high-schoolers to take financial literacy class
High school students in California soon will have another graduation requirement to get a diploma: financial literacy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2927, which requires a semester-long personal finance education course to graduate. The proposed new law requires schools to offer the course by the 2027-28 school year and make it a graduation requirement by 2030-31.
CA Film Maker Introduces ‘Faces Of Death’ To World 46 Yrs Ago
In 1978 a film was released to select theaters in the United States that shocked viewers to such extremes it ultimately became banned in several countries. Those who grew up in the seventies and eighties might have owned a copy of the film on VHS and watched it with great anxiety among friends.
Sarale Secures Non-Wing Victory, Salmon Shines in Super 600: California Speedweek Highlights
Caden Sarale, Mattix Salmon, Brycen Roush, and Heston Stepps emerged as winners on the third night of the California Speedweek at Delta Speedway in Stockton. Caden Sarale snagged his ninth career Speedweek win in the Non-Wing category. Brycen Roush claimed victory in the Restricted contest, pocketing $500 and the wooden...
Real Estate Agents Reveal the Top 5 California Cities to Avoid Buying Property in the Next 5 Years | GOBankingRates
California is a popular destination for people who want to enjoy the sunny climate, warm beaches, diverse landscape, and laid-back vibe of the Golden State. With over 39 million residents, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities, food, state parks, and employment. However, not all cities in California are worth investing in. According to Yawar Charlie, a senior real estate agent based in Los Angeles and a director of Aaron Kirman Group’s estates division, as well as a cast member of CNBC’s Listing Impossible, “When it comes to real estate, not all that glitters is gold — especially in California.”
Illinois Corn Growers join petition to SCOTUS over California emissions mandate
(The Center Square) – A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups, – including the Illinois Corn Growers Association – are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions mandate to the nation’s highest court. The group filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate. Illinois lawmakers have considered adopting California’s strict EV policies. ...
Dangerous heat continues to bake areas of the West from Washington to Arizona
A prolonged and expansive heat wave will continue across the West into early week, resulting in record-breaking highs from the Cascades to the Desert Southwest. • Over the upcoming days, all-time record high temperatures will be challenged across portions of the West. Daytime highs from Washington to Arizona can range upwards of 100 F, with some Desert Southwest locations soaring above 115 F daily.
Two Popular Baby Bottle Companies Are Being Sued Over Microplastic Concerns
A group of concerned parents have banned together to file a class action lawsuit against two popular baby bottle manufacturers. In the suit, the parents allege that both Philips Avent and Dr. Brown's intentionally mislead consumers about the safety of certain baby bottles and sippy cups, which the parents claim can expose infants and toddlers to harmful microplastics. Find out if your baby's bottles are included in Dr. Browns baby bottle lawsuit, and what you need to know about the claims being made. A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Dr. Brown's baby bottles.On June 25, 2024 a proposed...
Fireworks cause several Fourth of July fires in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Throughout Thursday night, illegal fireworks lit up the skies all around Stockton, but residents say the real brightness came when the embers from those fireworks touched things like trees and grass, making the dark night look like daytime. "The window was all lit up like the...
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
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