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Two historic California reparations bills stall out — sparing Newsom a tough political call
A last-minute protest failed to win the Senate-approved bills a chance to be voted on in the Assembly. The chair of the Black Caucus promised they would be re-introduced next year, and called reparations "a multi-year effort."
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates launch of nation's first hydrogen hub
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRCR) — California Gov. Newsom announced California as the first state in the nation to launch one of the country's seven hydrogen hubs. Newsom celebrated Friday alongside U.S Under Secretary of Energy David Crane, Sen. Alex Padilla and other local, state and federal leaders in Oakland. The...
What proposed self-checkout changes would mean for California shoppers
A bill advancing through the California Legislature would require more cashiers to monitor self-checkout stations, but some business groups say the cost of the increased surveillance is too high. The Retail Theft Prevention and Safe Staffing Act, also known as SB 1446, is designed to decrease retail theft by increasing the number of workers in self-checkout areas, said Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles, the bill’s author. She also said the improved monitoring will make stores safer. The...
Scott Wilk | Progressives’ Public Safety Flip-Flop
Have you ever dealt with someone who just can’t admit when they’re wrong? And even when they’re clearly proven wrong, they gaslight and twist the narrative just to seem right?. This is essentially what we’ve seen from the governor and progressive Democrats in Sacramento all year on...
2 California Lottery players are about to miss out on becoming millionaires
Time is running out for two lucky California Lottery winners to claim their prizes, each worth more than $2 million. A Mega Millions ticket worth $2,151,945 will expire on Sunday, Sept. 1, unless the winner comes forward. The ticket, purchased at the Stater Bros. store at 69255 Ramon Road in Cathedral City, matched five of […]
$20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
Shake Shack has announced its plans to close six of its California locations nearly five months after the state’s new $20 minimum wage law took effect. Shake Shack Closures in California As detailed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Shake Shack is set to close nine locations, attributing the decision […] Read the original article here: $20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
Community College Students Urged Not to Miss the Sept. 3rd FAFSA Deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars in debt-free financial aid goes unclaimed every year — but this year, fewer students than ever are applying for funds, meaning that many will miss out on aid they may not even realize they are eligible to receive. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office...
Golden West 'took care of business' against Dinuba with nine touchdowns, four interceptions
Tulare County high school football fans, look out for Golden West this season. The Trailblazers rolled past Dinuba 63-8 on Friday night at Visalia Community Stadium. Golden West (1-1) took...
‘Very pleased’: Visalia Rawhide will not be relocating
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Visalia Rawhide, one of the Arizona Diamondbacks minor league teams, has reached an agreement with Visalia to upgrade their current ballpark and will continue playing in the city. This agreement comes almost eight months after the team could have faced relocation following the Tulare County Superior Court handing down a […]
IDENTIFIED: Victim, suspect in fatal hit-and-run near Visalia
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run near Visalia and the suspect connected with the case has been identified by the California Highway Patrol on Friday. CHP says on Aug. 11, at about 9:11 a.m., a cyclist identified as Brent Allen was riding his bicycle northbound on the paved shoulder of […]
Woman dead after driving into a tree in Kings County, CHP says
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 72-year-old woman has died after the car she was driving crashed into a pine tree in Kings County, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP responded to a traffic collision north of Hanford on Friday afternoon. A 72-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Lacey Boulevard, east of Highway 41, in a […]
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