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Could Californians get electric bill refunds?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In early August, there were rumblings Gov. Gavin Newsom was working with legislators on a proposal to reduce electricity bills. Details were scant, but the need was clear: Californians pay more than twice the national average, with bills nearly doubling within the last decade. After weeks...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Bear Insider Video: WR Trevor Rogers & RB Jamaal Wiley
Two of the most pleasant surprises from the 2024 frosh class have been running back Jamaal Wiley and receiver Trevor Rogers. "It's a lot more fast-paced," Wiley, who totaled 3,334 yards and 41 touchdowns during his three prep at Stafford High School in Texas noted of the difference in talent he’s facing vs what he’s seen in his first month on the field at Cal.
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre
Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing Carol de Giere, the biographer of Stephen Schwartz, for BroadwayWorld. It was an exhilarating experience, and seeing WICKED at the majestic Orpheum Theater in BroadwaySF made it even more special. The anticipation was palpable as we took our seats next to Nicole Lopez, who was celebrating her birthday with her first experience of WICKED. (Spoiler alert: She loved it!) Managing Director Rainier Koeners noted in his program message that “This Broadway blockbuster had its world premiere just a few blocks away at the Curran Theatre in 2003,” allowing San Francisco to take pride in its role in the birth of WICKED—so to speak! It was a memorable evening that truly showcased the magic of being in the city.
Barni, SFO bomb-sniffing dog, wins TSA’s Cutest Canine contest
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — An explosives detection canine at San Francisco International Airport has been dubbed the winner of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 2024 Cutest Canine Contest. Barni, a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, was announced the winner on Monday after a week of voting on social media.
Sole candidate for Vallejo school board seat may be ineligible
VALLEJO – The sole candidate who registered to run for a Vallejo school board seat to represent North Vallejo in November may be ineligible for the position as he said he lives outside of the area. Dean Hodges is slated to serve as the next representative of Trustee Area...
My View: Measure Q Is a Sideshow
Davis, CA – I have already opined recently that housing rather than the city’s fiscal situation is the most important threat facing the city of Davis. That is because the lack of housing—as I argued in that August 20 piece—is going to dwarf the impact of any revenue measure.
High school football team in Concord aims high to dispel low expectations
CONCORD -- Friday night football is kicking off on fields across the Bay Area and, this season, one team from the East Bay is determined to shed the title of having the longest losing streak in the state.The Wolves from Ygnacio Valley High in Concord haven't won a game since Oct. 2019."It's definitely tough because it's always hanging over our head in every game and, at school, everybody talks about it but I just use it as a way to work harder," said senior Frederick Fine.Fine is the Wolves starting quarterback. He's been looking for his first win for four...
Sacramento’s 916 Day: Volunteers needed to help clean city parks
(FOX40.COM) — With 916 Day approaching, the city of Sacramento is hosting a variety of volunteer events across the city. The city said volunteers are needed for seven events at Sacramento parks to help celebrate the holiday. The volunteer events are being hosted by the city’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment (YPCE) and […]
Oakland superintendent commits to leading district through 2027
Toward the end of the night on Wednesday, the Oakland Unified School District board approved a new contract for Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell through June 2027. If she fulfills it, her 10-year tenure will make her the longest-serving superintendent since 1962, when previous Superintendent Selmer Berg served 11 years. Johnson-Trammell, an...
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