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22 charged in retail thefts targeting cannabis stores across California
More than 20 people have been charged in connection with a robbery scheme targeting cannabis dispensaries throughout the state, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday.According to Bonta's office, criminal complaints were filed against 22 suspects who face multiple charges, including commercial burglary, grand theft, organized retail theft and conspiracy."The California Department of Justice is committed to rooting out organized retail crime in all its forms," Bonta said in a statement. "This announcement sends a clear message to would-be thieves: Organized retail crime will not be tolerated in California because it costs businesses, retailers, and consumers."Bonta said the state's Department...
Calif. Allstate customers be warned: major home insurance rate hike is coming
If you have your home insurance through Allstate, brace yourself - a significant rate increase is coming your way. It’s the largest hike of any major insurer in California in the past three years.
Bill to ban controversial restraint technique from schools advance to governor’s desk
(KRON) — A bill to ban the use of a controversial restraint technique in California schools has advanced to the desk of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing and adoption. Senate Bill 483, introduced by State Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), would ban the use of the prone restraint in schools. The technique is used […]
California may ban legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why
Lawmakers want to ban legacy admissions at California private colleges, even though few colleges admit students that way. Bill backers say the bill will signal to students that college is for them in the aftermath of the national ban on affirmative action.
Scattaglia Growers & Shippers' Kira Navison Discusses California Table Grape Season
KINGSBURG, CA - California table grapes are a premium driver at retail during the late summer months, and companies like Scattaglia Growers & Shippers are making sure buy-side partners have the goods to deliver on demand. Marketing Director Kira Navison walked me through the provider’s table grape program and its differentiating factors.
How to Create an Advance Healthcare Directive in California
Creating an advance healthcare directive in California can be an important part of planning for your future medical care. This legal document enables you to specify your medical treatment preferences and designate a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions for you should you become incapacitated. For many people, having an advance healthcare directive in California […] The post How to Create an Advance Healthcare Directive in California appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Recology diverts 1.4 million tons of materials from landfills, delivers on key sustainability goals in latest sustainability update
Recology is excited to announce the release of its 2024 Sustainability Update. This year’s update highlights our commitments to partnering with local communities to advance resource recovery, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting a diverse workforce. The update, based on 2023 data, shows Recology:. Reduced scope 1 and 2...
USDA declares California free of invasive fruit flies after outbreak
Just under a year after California began contending with a spread of invasive fruit flies not seen before in such large quantities, state and federal environmental officials announced that the pests had been eradicated statewide. Invasive species of wild fruit flies from other parts of the world were detected in unusually high quantities in 2023 across California, a state where agriculture is a vital industry. Because these types of flies can damage or destroy hundreds of varieties of crops, officials took comprehensive action to stop them from multiplying rapidly and causing massive damage. The United States Department of Agriculture said it coordinated with...
Ruling clears the way for sale of Michael Jackson’s music catalog
A new court ruling has now paved the way for selling the music catalog of one of the biggest names in the industry. A California appeals court has issued a final ruling on Michael Jackson’s estate, which clears the way for the $600 million sale of the singer’s catalog to Sony Music Group. Jackson’s mother, […]
Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds
U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls returning after they’ve already been removed. Trained shooters will target barred owls over 30 years across a maximum of about 23,000 square miles (60,000 square kilometers) in California, Oregon and Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service goal is to kill up to 452,000 barred owls and halt the decline of competing northern spotted owls and California spotted owl s. Killing...
Shake Shack to shutter 9 underperforming locations in California, other states
Shake Shack announced on Tuesday that nine underperforming locations in California, Ohio and Texas will close in September. Here is a list of the neighborhoods where restaurants are scheduled to close, according to reports: The company didn’t confirm to KTLA which markets would be impacted. “These closings are expected to optimize the company’s footprint in […]
Newsom taking back seat for Democrats with Harris at helm
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has retreated as a top Democratic surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris after being one of President Joe Biden’s most ardent champions on the campaign trail. “He was a uniquely good surrogate for Biden. Kamala doesn’t need the energy delivery as much right now,” Paul Mitchell, a Democratic consultant and California-based […]
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