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Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
(KRON) — As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their […]
California IDs to be available in Apple, Google wallets
(KRON) — Californians will now have their state ID cards available on both Apple and Google wallets, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies – Apple and Google – to provide convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly on people’s phones,” Newsom said. The DMV says these […]
Report: California factory farms perilously close to your produce
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. California is known throughout the country for its fruit and vegetable bounty. The golden state produces more than 40 percent of the vegetables we eat and 75 percent of its fruits and nuts. But the state has also struggled with deadly outbreaks of the E. coli pathogen on many of its produce farms — romaine lettuce and walnuts are two recent examples. When outbreaks happen, investigators work round the clock to trace the outbreak, sometimes leading back to contaminated water used to irrigate crops.
Hunting deer? Testing now required in 4 hunt zones, including Madera
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Deer season starts Saturday, and hunters across four hunt zones, including Madera, are now required to test their catches for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced Friday. The zones where testing is required include D7, X9a, X9b and X9c. A map of the zones can […]
Hartnell College Foundation to honor artists, community members
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation has selected 11 individuals to be recognized for their contributions to the arts at Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley community. This year’s honorees are: José G. Ortiz, Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts; Gail Higginbotham, Community Arts Hero; Jeanne and Rollie Dick, Mimi...
Tiny Del Rey Oaks quietly pushes ahead toward some ambitious goals.
On July 23 at Del Rey Oaks City Hall, Mayor Scott Donaldson delivered the city’s first-ever “state of the city” address to a standing-room-only crowd, highlighting the progress the city is making on various fronts. And while Del Rey Oaks is a sleepy little city, there are...
One Salinas couple has married an antique car with libation elation.
Shortly after the Ford Model T was introduced to the world in 1908, Henry Ford was asked if the company could add more personality, to which Ford reportedly responded, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.”. Certainly, a...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Here are the medals California athletes won at the 2024 Paris Olympics
CALIFORNIA, USA — California Olympians brought home 22 medals, including seven gold, from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA brought home 126 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. This year marks the first time in Olympic history, the gold count at the end of the Olympics was tied between the U.S. and China.
California theme parks make the list of most visited theme parks globally
Three California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The yearly study looks at estimated theme park attendance for the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks […]
Personal injury attorney Emrani spent $13.75 million on ads in California last year
A report from the American Tort Reform Association found that Los Angeles-based personal injury attorney Jacob Emrani spent $13,751,794 on legal services advertisements in California in 2023. He is now facing a lawsuit alleging that he uses "predatory fees" to fund his advertising budget. According to the report, Emrani’s ad...
Bay Area rock icon Greg Kihn passes away at 75
(KRON) — Bay Area rock icon Greg Kihn has passed away at 75, according to a blog post on his official website. Kihn, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but made his name as a key figure in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease earlier this week. Known […]
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