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Mad River Hospital's birth center to close and CCC's Chili Champs
This week's episode of the NCJ Preview features tag-team action! As arts & features editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill and California Local Journalism fellow Kelby McIntosh discuss The Journal cover story 'Loss' written by news editor Thadeus Greenson. As well as catching you up on the Humboldt County Fair chili cookoff and other competition hijinks. Watch all this and more on the NCJ Preview.
Baking a difference: Chefs serve up support in Weaverville
WEAVERVILLE, Calif. — The Northstate is getting tastier this weekend as Trinity County hosts three master chefs for a charity event. Inspired to make a difference in her new community, the brand-new owner of the old Forty-Niner Hotel and former Masterchef contestant Megan Hays Reid called on some of her other master chef alum to raise money and awareness while also sharing food.
Santa Clara Kaiser Among Top Hospitals for Treating Heart Attacks, Strokes
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are rated among the best in the nation for treating heart attacks, strokes, and other medical conditions, according to a study released by U.S. News & World Report in mid-July. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized as “high-performing” in U.S. News & World...
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump. They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are “on the same page” as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates launch of Nation's first hydrogen hub
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Friday Aug. 30 California Gov. Newsom announced California as the first state in the nation to launch one of the country's seven hydrogen hubs. Gov. Newsom celebrated on Friday alongside U.S Under Secretary of Energy David Crane and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and other local, state and federal leaders in Oakland.
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
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