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Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Ethan Plath ‘Definitely’ Won’t Visit Ex-Wife Olivia on California Trip
Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Plath recently arrived in California after traveling from Minnesota on his motorcycle, but he won’t be paying a visit to his ex-wife Olivia Plath while he’s in the state. Ethan, 26, shared a series of photos of his road trip via Instagram on Saturday, August 31, captioning the post, “Over 10,000 […]
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
USC vs. LSU odds, picks and predictions
The USC Trojans and LSU Tigers open their seasons Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. It’s a big night...
Young Trojans Show Well At World Athletics U20 Championships
The USC track and field team had a commendable showing at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, with standout performances from several young athletes. Nonah Waldron secured a fourth-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles final, timing in at 13.30 seconds. Incoming Trojan freshman Shaiquan Dunn also impressed, placing seventh in the men's discus throw with a best mark of 196-2 feet. Other notable performances included Tiana Eyakpobeyan finishing seventh in the women's 100m and Reese Garland placing ninth in the women's discus throw.
Corin Berry Throws for 280 Yards & Four TD’s in Charter Oak’s 34-21 Victory Over Chino Hills; Chargers QB has 7 TD’s in Two Games
Photos by Josh Thompson (Chino Valley Champion) Through week one of the 2024 season, the Charter Oak football program has already matched its regular season win total in 2023. In week zero, the Chargers trounced Canyon Country, 44-6, behind 293 yards passing and three TD’s from their junior quarterback, Corin Berry.
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