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Newsom: Speculation about RFK Jr. backing Trump ‘disappointing’ but ‘unsurprising’
CHICAGO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called speculation that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and running mate Nicole Shanahan might drop out and back former President Trump “extraordinarily disappointing, but increasingly unsurprising.” Shanahan fueled the speculation in an interview aired Tuesday with podcast host Tom Bilyeu, when she floated the possibility that the duo could…
All California high schools must offer a personal finance class starting the 2027-28 school year
In the coming years, high school students throughout California will be learning more about how to take charge of their finances.An assembly bill sponsored by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has been signed into law requiring every high school to offer a stand-alone, one-semester course in personal finance, starting the 2027-28 school year.The California Nevada Credit Union League is a long-time supporter of the initiative.Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs, Robert Wilson, says this is a welcome change."We think it's very important that high schools learn this early, and we are very excited to hit the ground running in a...
Lehua Brands’ Cannabis Beverages Top the Podium at CA State Fair Following Successful Debut in Canadian Market
KING CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Lehua Brands, a California-based manufacturer of prizewinning cannabis products, caps a series of North American successes so far in 2024 with its recent California State Fair Gold + Silver Medals, coupled with a rapid, wide-reaching debut in Canada’s cannabis market. The gold medal for its REEFRESH Strawberry Lemonade and silver medal for Olala Root Beer are the latest awards for the house of brands that brought Voila! infused sparkling water SKUs to Canada in May and is now available in over 250 dispensaries across Ontario. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820598296/en/ Lehua Brands’ REEFRESH Strawberry Lemonade and Olala Root Beer took home Gold + Silver Medals at the California State Fair Golden Bear Awards. Both cannabis-infused beverage delights are low-sugar alcohol alternatives that don’t sacrifice great taste or over-sweetening. (Graphic: Business Wire)
CA delivers final delegates to ceremonially make VP Harris the Democratic presidential nominee
Ahead of former President Barack Obama's big speech, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the final delegates to make Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nominee ceremonially.Harris Mojadedi is a first-time delegate from the East Bay and he's excited for Tuesday's big roll call."This is a key moment for our nation to nominate the first woman of color, an African American woman, and a South Asian American woman - as the son of a South Asian woman. I might get a little teary-eyed," said Mojadedi.MORE: Watch Kamala Harris' journey from Berkeley to be 1st Black, Asian woman elected to vice...
County looking to support state bill counteracting book bans at libraries
As California lawmakers are looking to pass a bill aimed at preventing challenged books from being removed from public library shelves, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is pitching San Diego County throw its support behind the measure.
Kay Smythe on CA Squatters, Chicago Crazies, and LA's Jelly Mystery
In a lively and informative interview on "The Joe Pags Show," commentator Kay Smythe joined Joe Pags to discuss a range of bizarre and concerning issues happening across the country, with a special focus on recent events in California, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Smythe began by diving into the escalating...
Exclusive: Sen. Padilla applauds Harris' "holistic, thoughtful" immigration approach
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) touted Vice President Kamala Harris as "pivotal in engaging" with Central and South American countries to address causes of hemispheric migration at an Axios House event Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Why it matters: Harris was tapped by President Biden to lead the...
Cities and Counties Should Call Newsom’s Bluff on Homeless Camps
Reactions to Governor Gavin Newsom’s July 25th orders to clear homeless camps covered a range from defiance in Los Angeles to promises of fines and jail time for homeless campers in Fresno. What did not happen was a sudden appearance of housing, shelters, or services for the over 180,000 California residents with no place to go.
Super Blue Moon: Bay Area night sky lit up by lunar spectacle
If you didn't see the moon Monday night, it might be worth a walk outside Tuesday night.We are in the midst of a super blue moon, a larger-than-normal full moon. The actual peak was during the daytime hours Monday but experts say this will last until Wednesday morning."It's much bigger than I thought it would be," said Rob Allegar who was watching in Sausalito."It doesn't look like the moon," said Shannon Lantzy.VIDEO: Northern Lights seen over CA Sunday night, and may soon be visible againSunday night, the aurora borealis were visible across the Northern Hemisphere including areas of California.A super...
San Diego County Home Prices Soften in July
Home prices in San Diego County softened in July compared to the previous month’s sales activity, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday. July’s sales pace statewide rose 3.6% from the revised 270,200 homes sold in June and were up 4.1% from a year ago, when a revised 268,840 homes were sold on an annualized basis. The sales pace has remained below the 300,000- threshold for 22 consecutive months, and year-to-date home sales edged up 0.2% from the first seven months of 2023.
California bill could change K-12 reporting on student drugs, violence
(The Center Square) - California Democrats are advancing a bill that would alter when schools are required to report student drug dealing and violence against staff to the police. The new bill would require police notification only for drug possession that involves bringing a firearm on campus, or violence against a staff member that results in immediate medical attention. Advocates say existing reporting requirements create a “school-to-prison pipeline” and create “alarming disparities” especially affecting “Black students, Latino students, students of color, and students with disabilities,...
Central California fishing report, Aug. 21-27: Delta striper and bass bites are good, kokanee are hitting at Don Pedro and New Melones. Shaver is kicking out kokanee and trout.
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