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Invasive Species: California’s three-billion dollar problem
(FOX40.COM) — Invasive species cause billions of dollars worth of damage in the United States annually, and California is no exception. In 2021, it was reported that the United States spent between $120 billion and 137 billion per year on the environmental damage caused by invasive species, which are defined as organisms (plants, animals, microbes) […]
Players Seek to Enforce Original Arbitration Rules in Sega Petition
Numerous players of computer games produced by Sega of America are seeking a court order directing the entertainment giant to adhere to the terms of a 2021 agreement when arbitrating their claims that the targeting of their age and gender groups with ads during play violates California law.
Tripepi Smith launches new media training curriculum at the California JPIA Elected Officials Summit
Speaking to the media—especially in a live, on-air situation—can be daunting for both new and seasoned municipal leaders and elected officials. Bright lights in their face, a microphone capturing every word, and a camera capturing every facial expression can make them seize up or panic. To help elected...
In Depth: New Laws, Supreme Court Homeless Issue
LOS ANGELES - In segment one, Troy Vaughn, the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, joins Hal to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which some fear could criminalize homelessness nationwide. Vaughn also discusses his history of living on the streets himself, and how...
High surf prompts hazard notice for San Diego County beaches: NWS
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County’s coastal areas will be under a beach hazard notice beginning on Tuesday as higher-than-normal waves are expected to create dangerous water conditions. The National Weather Service issued the advisory early Monday morning due to a long period south-southwest (SSW) swell expected to set in Tuesday morning and […]
San Diego County expanding free COVID-19 testing
San Diego County is expanding its free COVID-19 testing program in response to a small summer surge of cases. Clinics in Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Diego will have those services starting Monday. Plus, the California Coastal Commission approved a safe parking site near the airport. The permit includes conditions to mitigate environmental impacts, like capturing pollutants in vehicle runoff and providing wastewater disposal for RV’s. And an app helps San Diego bicyclists report vehicles blocking bike lanes.
Allstate looks to raise homeowners' insurance rates by 34.1% on average
SAN DIEGO — Allstate is looking to raise rates on homeowners insurance in California by an average of 34.1%. Right now, the Department of Insurance is reviewing their request. If approved, it would be the largest rate increase so far this year and impact more than 350,000 policyholders. "It...
California ports to get major technology upgrades
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is funding 10 technology projects at some of the nations busiest containerized import stations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports.
Feds fine bank $20M for illegal car insurance practices
Fifth Third Bank just agreed to pay a $20 million fine to settle charges it forced car buyers to purchase unnecessary insurance and created fake accounts in customers’ names. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the bank required customers with car loans to buy insurance, even if they already...
EA Sports College Football 25: Nine High Desert athletes featured. Here are their ratings
It’s been a long time coming — more than a decade to be exact — but at last college football fans can rejoice as they can now build a program into the next great dynasty or create the next star to win the Heisman Trophy. EA Sports...
Veteran rides into new mission to raise money, awareness for Arthritis Foundation
An Air Force veteran is on a new mission. This time, Pete Staylor's duty takes him down the coast for a bike ride lasting more than 500 miles.It's not just another day of exercise. With the California Coast Classic, he's trying to raise awareness and funds to help battle arthritis."I'm trying to make a difference. I'm trying to inspire people to get up off the couch, this is what I really want," said Staylor. "We raise over a million dollars every year for the arthritis foundation, which is pretty darn good considering we have 250 riders."Staylor wasn't always into biking....
Newsom spotlights San Francisco as he touts California economy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom namechecked San Francisco several times in a news release Monday touting California retaining its title as the world’s fifth largest economy. “Since April, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state has retained its title as the world’s fifth largest economy, broken tourism-spending records, increased its population, […]
Leona Egeland Rice: Pioneering Feminist Assemblymember
Leona Egeland Rice was a pioneer first in the lobby corps, and then in the California Assembly where she served three terms ending in 1980. In this oral history interview, conducted at her home in Napa by journalist Dan Morain, she recalls how she won even though the California Democratic Party would not endorse women. Legislators—Bill Lockyer, Willie Brown, George Moscone and March Fong Eu—did support her in that first campaign in 1974.
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