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Nearly 1,000 surgeries canceled after California DOH 'misunderstood' CRNA guidance
Nearly 1,000 surgeries have been allegedly canceled after Modesto, Calif.-based Doctors Medical Center was cited in June for immediate jeopardy by CMS, according to a July 26 letter from California Assemblymen Heath Flora and Juan Alanis obtained by Becker's. In June, Doctors Medical Center was cited for immediate jeopardy by...
Outlaw Music Festival in Mountain View
There was a time when country music didn’t come from the shiny lights and suits of Nash-Vegas. When a country artist was rough around the edges but had a true heart, they forged their own path without some A&R man telling them what they could and could not do. And if anyone knows the meaning of outlaw music, it’s undoubtedly legendary artists Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. Whether they’re singing about being rolled up and smoked when they die, revisiting Highway 61 or suckin’ on a chili dog, this trio of artists have made careers on making the music they want instead of chasing fad trends.
Company behind ammo vending machines plans to expand in more states, including California
The company behind vending machines that sell ammunition is making its way out west.Colorado will see its first ammo vending machine go up this week at a grocery store southwest of Denver.American Rounds, which is based in Dallas, said it has plans to install more ammo vending machines in other states out West, including California. Details on an exact location and a launch date are unknown.They company debuted its machines earlier this month at eight stores, including some in Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma.The machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser's age and are as...
Synapse Financial Credit Division Loses Lending License
Warren Buffett once remarked that it’s when the tide goes out that you find out who’s been swimming naked. The continuing regulatory examinations of various parts of the Synapse Financial Technologies web of operations gives some stark illumination between the differences — and perhaps some may say widening gulf — between traditional banks and FinTechs.
Developer looks to build four-story condos in Mountain View, down the road from controversial builder’s remedy project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A residential street in Mountain View is poised to undergo some big changes, with a developer proposing to build a four-story condo complex in an area that, until now, has largely consisted of single-family homes and two-story apartments. Located at 266 and 272 Tyrella...
Leadership Program Gives Black Students the Tools to Thrive
It’s never been more important for young people of color to fully engage in civic life and to know they can shape the way we move forward as a state and as a country, says California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland). “On the eve of one of the most consequential...
4th juvenile arrested in connection with deadly Sunnyvale shooting
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday. On April 30 just after midnight, officers responded to the 100 block of S. Bernardo Avenue on a report of gunshots. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety officers found a man inside a vehicle who was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and died. On Thursday, a fourth juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with this homicide, according to police. The juvenile was located in San Diego but is now in custody at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall. The first juvenile was arrested on May 1. Two more juveniles were arrested in June. Police have not released a motive.
Long, frustrating waits for home care persist despite California expanding program
Thousands of Californians have been trying to get Medicaid benefits for services to help medically vulnerable people remain at home, but the waitlist is thousands of people long, and the state is opening only 200 new slots a month.
California’s Largest New Reservoir Project in 50 Years Takes Step Forward
SITES, Calif. – A $4.5 billion reservoir project – the biggest one in half a century of California history – is moving closer to reality. The Yolo County Superior Court has ruled that the project, which faced opposition from multiple environmental groups, can move forward. Site is located approximately 70 miles north of Sacramento.
VP candidate JD Vance attends East Palo Alto fundraiser
EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) — Vice presidential candidate JD Vance is making his first visit to the Bay Area since being named former president Donald Trump’s running mate. He attended a fundraiser and dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel on Monday in East Palo Alto. Vance was greeted by more than a dozen Trump […]
Elon Musk under fire for sharing fake AI Kamala Harris video, raising election integrity concerns
A fake, artificial intelligence-generated video of Vice President Kamala Harris has been widely viewed online since being shared on X by tech billionaire Elon Musk.The clip used a cloning tool to copy the voice of VP Kamala Harris and pretend she's saying things she's actually never said.As of Tuesday morning, over 132 million accounts have viewed Musk's share of the video.The video has renewed concerns over the use of AI in politics and has gotten the attention of several Bay Area lawmakers.MORE: Elon Musk calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'dictator' as feud escalates after election"I think it was really unfortunate and,...
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