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Tripepi Smith launches new media training curriculum at the California JPIA Elected Officials Summit
Speaking to the media—especially in a live, on-air situation—can be daunting for both new and seasoned municipal leaders and elected officials. Bright lights in their face, a microphone capturing every word, and a camera capturing every facial expression can make them seize up or panic. To help elected...
In Depth: New Laws, Supreme Court Homeless Issue
LOS ANGELES - In segment one, Troy Vaughn, the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, joins Hal to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which some fear could criminalize homelessness nationwide. Vaughn also discusses his history of living on the streets himself, and how...
Tahoe Forest Health System welcomes back Family Medicine Physician
TAHOE CITY, Calif – Tahoe Forest Health System is pleased to announce that Scott Samelson, MD, has re-joined their Primary Care and Urgent Care teams at the Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics in Tahoe City. Specializing in family medicine, Dr. Samelson provides comprehensive health care, including preventive care, chronic disease...
Homeless advocates say cities, counties should distribute tools to prevent fires in encampments
Last month, a fire originating in a Rancho Cordova encampment burned nearly 600 acres. Fires like this one are often initially started in encampments for survival purposes — like cooking food, providing light or to clear out trash. But as reports each year show, these fires often spread beyond...
Antwon Cloird-My 'Freedom From Active Addiction'
Antwon Cloird-“My Freedom From Active Addiction.”. On Sunday, July 14th in the city of Richmond California, former and current elected officials from Richmond and around the San Francisco Bay Area, clergy, members from the local Narcotics Anonymous branch and community leaders came out to acknowledge Community Leader and Activist, Antwon Cloird’s 21st clean-time anniversary from active addiction and his work with NA to help others in recovery from their dependency on active addiction.
Auburn's Echo Valley Ranch readies for another Tevis Cup ride
The 68th Tevis Cup is almost here. Next Saturday, July 20, riders leave Robie Park at 5:15 a.m. and must be across the finish line in Auburn by 5:15 a.m. Sunday, July 21. Echo Valley Ranch, Inc. has been providing feed and support for more than 30 years to Tevis Cup riders, who are arriving in Auburn for the annual 100 Miles One Day event along the Western States Trail. That equates to 1,500 bales of hay (75 tons) over the years.
Allstate looks to raise homeowners' insurance rates by 34.1% on average
SAN DIEGO — Allstate is looking to raise rates on homeowners insurance in California by an average of 34.1%. Right now, the Department of Insurance is reviewing their request. If approved, it would be the largest rate increase so far this year and impact more than 350,000 policyholders. "It...
California ports to get major technology upgrades
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is funding 10 technology projects at some of the nations busiest containerized import stations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports.
Lawrence Finishes 44th at American Century Championship
Lake Tahoe, NV—Former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence competed in the 35th annual American Century Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Golf Club in Lake Tahoe, Nevada over the weekend. Lawrence (...)
Feds fine bank $20M for illegal car insurance practices
Fifth Third Bank just agreed to pay a $20 million fine to settle charges it forced car buyers to purchase unnecessary insurance and created fake accounts in customers’ names. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the bank required customers with car loans to buy insurance, even if they already...
EA Sports College Football 25: Nine High Desert athletes featured. Here are their ratings
It’s been a long time coming — more than a decade to be exact — but at last college football fans can rejoice as they can now build a program into the next great dynasty or create the next star to win the Heisman Trophy. EA Sports...
Veteran rides into new mission to raise money, awareness for Arthritis Foundation
An Air Force veteran is on a new mission. This time, Pete Staylor's duty takes him down the coast for a bike ride lasting more than 500 miles.It's not just another day of exercise. With the California Coast Classic, he's trying to raise awareness and funds to help battle arthritis."I'm trying to make a difference. I'm trying to inspire people to get up off the couch, this is what I really want," said Staylor. "We raise over a million dollars every year for the arthritis foundation, which is pretty darn good considering we have 250 riders."Staylor wasn't always into biking....
Newsom spotlights San Francisco as he touts California economy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom namechecked San Francisco several times in a news release Monday touting California retaining its title as the world’s fifth largest economy. “Since April, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state has retained its title as the world’s fifth largest economy, broken tourism-spending records, increased its population, […]
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