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Optum laying off 364 employees in California, many at urgent care facilities
Optum, a health care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, is laying off 364 workers in California, many of them at urgent care facilities.The company is laying off 525 people nationwide.According to a letter from Optum sent to the Employment Development Department, layoffs and departmental closures are being carried out in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.Locations include Glendora, Montebello, Covina, Pasadena, Long Beach, Redlands, Highland, Los Angeles, Beaumont, Irvine, Hayward, El Segundo and Cerritos.Optum didn't give a reason for the layoffs and didn't say if severance pay is being offered. The layoffs will take place in series of eight "waves," starting in September and ending in January.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing asking the judge to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi accused lawyers...
Business Spotlight: Opera San Luis Obispo
What began as a small project is now becoming first opera company to produce a Disney musical at grand scale. In 1985, Opera San Luis Obispo (OSLO) began as a fun project started by soprano Dr. Jill Anderson and her friends to provide an outlet for performing opera music. Leading the company until 2008, Anderson, now the co-artistic director of Canzona Women’s Chorus, and her friends started with informal recitals at Linneas’ Cafe in SLO, developing more than 35 operas in 23 years.
Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
Whoopi Goldberg is being honored. The veteran-actress-turned-television-host has received the Key to West Hollywood! The honor was a result of her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and for her work as an entrepreneur, owning the first branded and tested woman-owned cannabis brand in California, Gold Derby reports. Goldberg’s foray into cannabis dates back to 2016.… Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
‘Thread that needle’: Kamala Harris’ criminal justice policies in California angered progressives and police
As the new Democratic standard bearer, Vice President Kamala Harris has described her contest with former President Donald Trump in blunt terms — tough prosecutor versus civil and criminal defendant. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds, predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke...
Morro Bay Harbor unveils new community-funded rescue UTV
New rescue UTV is equipped with the latest technology to assist the Morro Bay Harbor Department in emergency response situations. – The Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department announced the arrival and operational status of a community-funded rescue utility terrain vehicle (UTV). The new UTV was acquired through donations aimed at enhancing beach, bay, and ocean safety.
Linda Johansen’s 75th birthday was a family affair
Local traveler and philanthropist got to enjoy a trip to Ireland and quality time with her new grandson. NOTE: This is the uncut version of the story of Linda Johansen’s trip to Ireland with her family. A condensed version of the story can be found in the July 16 print version of The Santa Ynez Valley Star.
New Superintendent For Templeton School District Beginning Work in August 7.24.2024
The Templeton school district selected its new superintendent, Dr. Edd Bond, in May of this year. Officially, he will begin his position in August. Bond has worked in public education for 28 years, and served in the U.S. Army for six years. He has obtained a degree in Business Administration from CSU Long Beach and educational administration from CSU Dominguez Hills, and has obtained a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from University of Southern California.
Young mechanics shine at JB Dewar Tractor Restoration Program at CMSF
NORTH COUNTY — Last Thursday, July 18, the JB Dewar Tractor Restoration Education Program winners were announced at the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) in the Paso Robles Pavillion. A big barbecue dinner was served the evening before the winners were announced at 6 p.m. during the Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day event, and hundreds of people were in the audience.
Local agriculture leaders honored at Cattlemen & Farmers Award Day
Aaron Lazanoff, Vicki Janssen, and Brian Talley receive top awards at annual California Mid-State Fair event. NORTH COUNTY — The annual Cattlemen & Farmers Award Day is an important day in the community dedicated to recognizing our local cattlemen, cattlewomen, and agriculturalist winners. At this annual event, there was a delicious barbecue steak dinner with the option of complementing your meal with a glass of wine or beer while the Cattleman, Cattlewoman, and Agriculturalist of the Year were announced. The event was hosted at the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) in the Paso Pavillion on Thursday, July 18.
Newsom: Clear California homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressing for direct action, nearly a month after the U.S. Supreme Court gave cities the green light to clear homeless encampments and arrest or fine unhoused people for sleeping in public spaces. As CalMatters homelessness reporter Marisa Kendall explains, the governor on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to […]
Northern California forecast: Gusty winds Friday bring elevated wildfire risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wildfire risk is higher than average Friday for Northern California as gusty winds could help fuel fires. A red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through 11 p.m. because of southern winds. That could be problematic for firefighters as they work to extinguish the Park Fire, California's largest wildfire of the year so far.
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