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California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Education is attempting to do its part to address a housing shortage that has led to a teacher shortage.Governor Gavin Newsom wants California to create 2.5 million new homes by 2030 amid a housing crisis that is affecting our economy.The Department of Education recently announced that it is offering up 75,000 acres that it owns to help create 2.3 million housing units in areas where teachers struggle to afford housing"We're excited about what it means to be able to retain staff that work in our schools, what it means to support students in closing...
California Democrats divided over changes to Proposition 47
The battle lines are being drawn in a bitter feud between centrist Democrats and progressives in California over changes to Proposition 47, a decade-old law blamed for the rise in drugs and theft in the state. California voters will decide in November on Proposition 36, a measure that will determine how the state should punish people […]
Harvey Weinstein heading to jail in California after his retrial in New York
Harvey Weinstein will be sent to a California prison following his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York, prosecutors announced on Monday. The disgraced Hollywood mogul will remain at New York City’s Rikers Island until his Manhattan case is resolved. His east coast conviction was overturned earlier this summer, and the retrial will go ahead in November.
California advances 0 down, no payment home 'loans' for undocumented immigrants
(The Center Square) - The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to make use of the state’s zero down, no payment home “loan” program, an expansion the legislature says would create “significant cost pressures.” “The social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone. As such, the California Dream for All Program should be available to all,” wrote bill author Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno. “When undocumented individuals are excluded from such programs, they miss out on a crucial...
Homeowners forced to evacuate after fire rips through neighborhoods: 'Arson investigators are still assessing the scene'
The fire grew to about 100 acres at one point, destroying at least five homes and damaging three others. A wildfire spread quickly after it developed around 60 miles east of Los Angeles, leaving officials investigating its origins. The fire is just one of thousands that have overwhelmed firefighters this year in California.
Ninth Circuit tosses California law limiting gun purchases to one every 30 days
(The Center Square) – A new ruling from the the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals now will prevent California’s law limiting gun purchases to one every 30 days from taking effect. While a federal district court had issued an injunction against the law, California sought a stay against the injunction via the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit issued a stay, reversing its stay after hearing oral arguments on the case. ...
The Humboldt Independent to Print Final Edition After 27 Years of Serving Southern Humboldt
After 27 years of covering politics, environmental news, the marijuana industry, the arts and more, the Humboldt Independent, a family-owned newspaper based in Garberville, will be printing its final edition today. The closure of this beloved small, free paper mirrors a national trend, as the U.S. has lost more than...
Race announcer describes Ferndale as one of the best stops on the West Coast
The 2024 Ferndale horse races will feature a familiar voice in the stands, as Craig Braddick returns for his fourth season as the race announcer. This year’s horse races has an expanded schedule, with three weekends of action getting under way on Friday. And Braddick will be on hand...
Providence Announces Collaboration with Rockport’s Granada Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Closure of Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Press release from Providence St. Joseph Hospital:. Providence St. Joseph Hospital is announcing the closure of the acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) on the campus of General Hospital in Eureka. Providence will be collaborating with Rockport’s Granada Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Eureka to deliver rehabilitation services in Humboldt County starting on November 18.
Horse Racing Returns to Humboldt Fairgrounds for third weekend
The Humboldt County Fairgrounds has the only half mile racetrack recognized for horse racing in California, and there are more horses this year than ever before. “It doesn’t look like it. But there’s a lot of vans moving up and down the freeways transporting those thoroughbreds. They’ll get out, they’ll train and prepare to race, for the next three weekends,”says Tom Doutrich, racing secretary at the Humboldt County Fair.
Evansville Woman Facing Charges Following Death Of California Corrections Officer
A 35-year-old woman from Evansville and two others are being charged in the death of a correctional officer in California. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Stephanie Ferreira is accused of conspiring to introduce narcotics into USP Atwater… a high-security federal prison. Authorities say Ferreira and a man...
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