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Leaders in California district see improvements in the purchasing process with Amazon Business
Thirty days. That was the average time it used to take for a teacher at San Marcos Unified School District (USD) to receive an order for school supplies, whether it was for simple #2 pencils or specialty science materials, says Director of Purchasing Nick Brizeno. Today, with Amazon Business, the average wait has plummeted to seven days, Brizeno says, positively impacting the learning experience while providing the entire California district with wide-ranging efficiencies.
CHP to target impaired drivers during Labor Day weekend crackdown
– The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is preparing for the upcoming Labor Day holiday by launching a statewide enforcement effort aimed at keeping roads safe. The enforcement period, known as a maximum enforcement period, will begin at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, and continue through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2.
Will Newsom call a second special session on gas prices?
With Saturday’s deadline looming to pass the last flurry of bills before adjourning, legislators can see the finish line. But they might have more work ahead: Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering calling a special session to push legislation on gas prices and oil regulations. The idea, which Newsom discussed with legislative leaders in private meetings […]
From inmate release to immigrant home-buying aid, California bills spur end-of-session fireworks
Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year. The authors say they’re representing their constituents and there’s never a perfect time for votes.
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. […]
Inland Empire Gains New Local News Reporter, Alyssah Hall, With Passion for Impactful Stories
Overview: Alyssah Hall, a Rancho Cucamonga resident, has joined Black Voice News as a local news reporter. Hall completed her bachelor’s degree in Journalism at California State University of Los Angeles and previously worked as a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Sentinel. She was chosen from hundreds of candidates for Berkeley’s California Local News Fellows and hopes to cover a variety of topics including mental health and wellness and solutions-oriented stories.
Southern California home security sales on the rise, says security business CEO
As reports of home invasions and burglaries n in Southern California neighborhoods persist in the news cycle, one owner of a security company told KNX News he’s seeing a big increase in his business.
SDCCU Hosts Blood Drive Across Southern California Amid Critical Summer Shortage
(Por favor, desplácese hacia abajo para ver el artículo en español.) San Diego, CA — San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is stepping up to address the critical blood shortage by hosting a multi-location blood drive on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at eight SDCCU branches across San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties.
Decision approaches for legacy admissions bill
During the 2023-24 admission cycle, USC had a 10% acceptance rate and enrolled 3,633 students, with 14% of them being legacy applicants. In the 2021-22 admissions cycle, 13% of all applicants were legacy students. (Sasha Ryu / Daily Trojan) USC has the highest percentage of admitted students with ties to...
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