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Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills to fight retail crimes, car thefts and stolen good sales
Governor Gavin Newsom along with a large group of lawmakers, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and retailers came together on Friday in San Jose to celebrate what they hope will curb retail theft.Newsom signed 10 new bills into law that aim to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts and the sale of stolen goods in California.MORE: Home Depot employee in her 70s fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuitVideos of smash and grabs became a more common sight during the pandemic.But since 2022, California has been cracking down on retail thefts from issuing millions of dollars in crimefighting...
Bay Area loses thousands of jobs in July as tech layoffs jolt economy
Bay Area employers slashed thousands of jobs in July, an unsettling economic setback that suggests that the waves of layoffs in the struggling tech industry are more broadly affecting the region’s employment prospects. Much of last month’s job losses in the Bay Area resulted from big employment cuts in...
Upper Park reopening | Medical aid program for unhoused expanding | Pets lost in the Park Fire must be picked up at local shelters
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 16. Parts of Upper Park to reopen today — Ken Devol, NSPR. Medical respite program for unhoused people is expanding in Redding — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Pet owners have until today to pick up dogs...
Northern California forecast: What to expect with milder, windier conditions this weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Friday will be a seasonable day in Northern California ahead of a mild weekend. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Friday's forecast high temperature in downtown Sacramento will be 95 degrees, which was the same high on Thursday. The average for this time of year is 93 degrees.
After campus protests, California considers bills on genocide education, protest restrictions, DEI training
The bills, which were opposed by several pro-Palestinian groups, will move on for debate this month and would affect campus protests, require Holocaust and genocide teachings in schools and antisemitism lessons at colleges with diversity, equity and inclusion training.
Applications open for The Music Center’s Spotlight Competition
The Music Center, Los Angeles’ performing arts center, invites all Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts to apply for The Music Center’s 37th annual Spotlight, a longstanding, free, nationally acclaimed competition that provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development for students each year. Applicants will gain artistic development through auditions, feedback, mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators and performance opportunities. Through a supportive environment, students can develop important life skills, including selfesteem, preparation and perseverance. As the West Coast’s leading performing arts destination, The Music Center has provided students with over $2.9 million in scholarships to date. Applying for The Music Center’s Spotlight is free, and students of all skill levels are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 14.
Grand Opening of Heritage Square South Marks a Milestone in Affordable Housing for Seniors in Pasadena
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - BRIDGE Housing, the premier nonprofit affordable housing developer on the West Coast, celebrated the grand opening of Heritage Square South today, a landmark development offering 69 units of permanent supportive housing for seniors who have previously experienced homelessness. The event was attended by an array of elected leaders, housing officials, community members, and residents, marking a significant step forward in addressing Southern California's housing crisis.
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