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Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely the for first time in a century
Workers have breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time
CA legislature passes bill to let undocumented students work at public colleges
(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill allowing undocumented students to work at public college campuses, just one day after the California Senate approved making undocumented immigrants eligible for up to $150,000 in state home "loan" programs. In January, California’s state public healthcare system expanded coverage to all undocumented immigrants, whose MediCal coverage is expected to cost $5 billion this year. “California is home to 83,000 undocumented students,” said State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo on the Senate floor hearing on August 20....
California legislature passes bill banning voter ID laws
(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill banning local governments from adopting voter identification laws for local elections. California does not require identification to vote, but earlier this year, the City of Huntington Beach approved a voter ID requirement for municipal elections starting in 2026. This bill would override Huntington Beach’s policy. “An overwhelming body of evidence proves that voter ID laws only subvert voter turnout and create barriers to law abiding voters,” wrote bill author State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine. “To...
Notre Dame linebacker makes Freshman of the Year Award watch list
Notre Dame won a massive recruiting battle in the 2024 cycle when California linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa signed with the Irish. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 240-pound star was ranked as the country’s No. 41 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. KVA had offers from every major college football power, but the Irish won the heated recruiting battle.
Gov. Newsom's staff changes story on funding for 'personal' Mexico whale-watching trip, report says
Our media partner, the San Francisco Standard, is digging into a "fishy" story involving Gov. Gavin Newsom.Last year, Newsom took part in a whale-watching tour in Mexico that his staff had initially called a "personal trip."MORE: Bay Area assemblymember spent thousands of campaign dollars at pro sporting events, report saysBut as the Standard reports in a new article, the governor's staff has since changed their story, and we're learning a nonprofit paid for the excursion.Gabe Greschler, the Standard's politics reporter who wrote the article, joined ABC7 News to give more details.Watch the full interview in the player above.Izzy Gardon, Governor...
Women’s Golf Opens Season at Carmel Cup
Aug 29, 2024 | Women’s Golf PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The Texas A&M women’s golf team begins its 2024-25 campaign at the historic Pebble Beach Golf Links at the Carmel Cup Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and are led by fourth-year head coach Gerrod Chadwell and 2024 NCAA Individual Champion Adela Cernousek . Chadwell has transformed the Aggie women’s golf program since his appointment prior to the 2021-22 season. He has led the team to three straight match-play appearances at NCAAs and guided the Maroon & White to the 2023 SEC Championship. During his time at the helm, Texas A&M has posted…
Trump Begs For Jesus: Says He Would Win Even California If Jesus Was Counting Votes In Nov.
We didn't need more evidence that Trump's big, baseless and ongoing lie about fraud costing him elections was never more than a ploy to either save face after losing or a backup plan to upend democracy but here we are. The post Trump Begs For Jesus: Says He Would Win Even California If Jesus Was Counting Votes In Nov. appeared first on NewsOne.
SJB growth committee renews work on deal with supervisors
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A little over a week after a proposal to terminate San Juan Bautista’s Urban Growth Boundary Committee was defeated at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, the committee members met Aug. 28 to discuss the way forward. The group is finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and the San Benito County Board of Supervisors.
Weekender: Lookout Trivia Night’s last hurrah, Santa Cruz Shakes’ next act, local Burning Man vibes
This week marks the anniversary of the most famous speech in American history, MLK’s monumental 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Sure, you’ve heard it before. Snippets of it, especially its majestic closing stanza, seem to pop up in different contexts all the time. But, like a grand or beloved piece of music, “I Have a Dream” deepens with repeated listens. Given what is sure to be a pivotal do-or-die election season, this Labor Day weekend is an opportune time to sit down and absorb the speech anew, marvel at both its poetry and its performance, and reflect on its meaning this election year. “Let freedom ring” never gets old.
California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker weighs in on budget challenges facing Sacramento’s creative sector
Despite Sacramento’s vibrant creative and cultural ecosystem, the creative sector faces challenges to its growth. Recent legislative budget cuts coupled with the enduring impacts of the pandemic and statewide industry job losses show how volatile the arts economy can be. To gain deeper insights into these challenges and potential...
“Go the Extra Mile with DST” walk aims to change the perception of homelessness in Santa Cruz
The upcoming “Go the Extra Mile with DST” Walk is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a movement to create lasting change in Santa Cruz. On September 22nd, locals will gather at Santa Cruz City Hall to walk for a cause that goes beyond the day’s steps. This event supports Downtown Streets Team (DST), a nonprofit that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives through employment, housing, and community-driven support. Unhoused individuals walk an average of 15 miles per day to meet their basic needs. This Walk is in honor of that struggle and the resilience of DST Team Members.
Aptos rental being considered for twice-convicted rapist
APTOS, Calif. — New court documents obtained by Action News 8 are revealing an Aptos home is now being considered as a rental for twice-convicted rapist and sexually violent predator Michael Cheek. “I don't understand how we got so lucky, and I'm not happy about it at all,” said...
Calif. Supreme Court rejects youth parole for man convicted of San Diego rapes
Jeremiah Ira Williams was convicted of raping 2 women in August 2016. Prosecutors said the first victim was attacked at her University City apartment, while the second was raped at a Grantville motel.
UC study addresses the nexus of the housing crisis, climate change, and habitat loss
Across the highway from the town of San Juan Bautista, urban sociologist Miriam Greenberg steps through the rails of a metal livestock gate and onto a dirt road. With three of her colleagues, Greenberg follows Jared F. Childress, burn boss with the Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association, and his spunky blue heeler, Remington Tanglefoot, onto the Nyland property—a 540-acre cattle ranch protected from development in perpetuity, thanks to its recent acquisition by a group of land trusts led by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust.
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