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Ports to See $27M Investment in Data Interoperability, Sustainability
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) recently announced the creation of a $27 million Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program. The first-of-its-kind program — a coordinated effort between Build Momentum (Momentum) and Insight Softmax Consulting (ISC) — will fund 10 data interoperability projects at containerized ports in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego and Hueneme.
Classroom Teacher's View: LAUSD Kids Need AB 1955's Protections
LGBTQ - AB 1955, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, will prohibit educational entities from “enacting or enforcing any policy…that requires an employee…to disclose any information related to a pupil’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to any other person without the pupil’s consent unless otherwise required by law.” The new law also prohibits “retaliation…against an employee on the basis that the employee supported a pupil” in such situations.
Optum laying off 364 employees in California, many at urgent care facilities
Optum, a health care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, is laying off 364 workers in California, many of them at urgent care facilities.The company is laying off 525 people nationwide.According to a letter from Optum sent to the Employment Development Department, layoffs and departmental closures are being carried out in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.Locations include Glendora, Montebello, Covina, Pasadena, Long Beach, Redlands, Highland, Los Angeles, Beaumont, Irvine, Hayward, El Segundo and Cerritos.Optum didn't give a reason for the layoffs and didn't say if severance pay is being offered. The layoffs will take place in series of eight "waves," starting in September and ending in January.
Gina Carano’s Elon Musk-Backed Lawsuit Against Disney (And Cancel Culture) Scores Major Win
Gina Carano’s wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, which is being funded by Elon Musk, scored a major win against the entertainment giant this week. According to reports out of California, the court presiding over the case denied Disney’s request to toss the lawsuit filed by Gina Carano, meaning it will go to trial […] The post Gina Carano’s Elon Musk-Backed Lawsuit Against Disney (And Cancel Culture) Scores Major Win appeared first on BroBible.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing asking the judge to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi accused lawyers...
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the City has already completed and started multiple Capital Improvement Projects located throughout Santa Clarita, each one adding to the reasons why we all love to live, work and play in this wonderful community. A capital project adds to the City’s infrastructure. Projects include building new facilities and playgrounds, as well as constructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and public access ramps.
Kampbell announces campaign for COC board
Michelle Kampbell has officially announced her candidacy for the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, seeking to represent District 1, which includes Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, Castaic and Newhall. The seat, currently vacant due to the resignation of former board member Chuck Lyon, is scheduled to be...
RHOBH Alum Gives Her Take on Mauricio Umansky Kissing Another Woman
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Teddi Mellencamp shared her thoughts about recent pictures taken of Mauricio Umansky. As fans are aware, Mellencamp’s friend and former RHOBH castmate, Kyle Richards, announced her separation from Umansky, whom she wed in 1996, in 2023. During the July 23 episode of...
Dianne Van Hook Announces Retirement
After 36 years at the helm, College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook announced her retirement July 22 in a letter addressed to colleagues, just one week after being placed on administrative leave by COC’s Board of Trustees. Under Van Hook’s tenure, the student body grew from...
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master’s University’s cross country and track & field teams. Rush will take over for Zach Schroeder who stepped aside last week to focus more on his young family. Schroeder recommended Rush for the job. “It is an honor...
‘Textura’ art exhibit opens Aug. 6 at The Main
Multimedia artist Naomi Young is set to unveil her latest solo art exhibit, “Textura,” at The Main in Old Town Newhall on Aug. 6. The exhibit will be open to the public through the end of September, showcasing 25 unique pieces spanning a wide range of mediums including soft chalk, colored pencils, watercolor, woven tapestries, mixed techniques, oil, acrylics and mosaics.
Wednesday Fun and Fellowship Continues at LCIF
Lutheran Church in the Foothills is keeping the summer fun going with its ongoing Wednesday Summer Fun and Fellowship programming. The church is inviting the community to join them for a special evening at Glendale’s Verdugo Park on Wednesday, July 31. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m., bring their own picnic dinner and enjoy the pre-concert atmosphere. The main event, a concert featuring The Dreamboats, a popular ’50s and ’60s pop/rock group, begins at 7 p.m. Verdugo Park is located at 1621 Cañada Blvd.
What It Means To Be A National Champion From A Former Collegiate Athlete
A dream that only a select few are ever able to achieve in their lifetime has now become a reality for Hart High Alum Shelby Grubbs. Shelby Grubbs will forever be immortalized in the NCAA record books after she led the Cal State LA Golden Eagles women’s volleyball team on a Cinderella run this past ...
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