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PG&E Customers to Receive California Climate Credit on October Bills of $55
In October, millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will see a welcome reduction in their electric bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit. Residential customers with an active electric account will receive a credit of $55.17, the same amount they received in April. Small business customers are also eligible, bringing their total credits for the year to $110.34.
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Reduce Restitution Fines for Minors
Starting next year, minors convicted of crimes in California will face lower restitution fines, thanks to a bill signed last week by Governor Gavin Newsom. The new law addresses the issue of unpaid restitution fines, which often result in financial burdens for both minors and their families.
California adds college financial aid options
From CalMatters community college reporter Adam Echelman: If colleges worked the way they should, Joe Villa would have thousands of dollars of federal financial aid by now. But he’s never received a penny. I’ve been talking to Villa for over a year now, trying to figure out why. He’s one of roughly four million Californians […]
California avocado farmers fear pest invasion after USDA changes
VALLEY CENTER, Calif. — For years, inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, had been inspecting avocados coming in from Mexico for diseases and pests that could hurt U.S. crops. However, the USDA reported threats and documented violence against APHIS inspectors...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Aid Wildfire Response and Recovery Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to bolster ongoing efforts to combat and recover from multiple wildfires currently burning across California. The order addresses critical needs related to the Thompson Fire in Butte County, the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties, the Borel Fire in Kern County, the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, the Bridge Fire spanning Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties.
Southern California Heatwave to Continue Through Monday, Cooling Expected by Mid-Week
Southern California is in the midst of an extended heatwave, with temperatures soaring in valleys and mountains through Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that temperatures in some areas could reach up to 105°F today, with heat advisories and excessive heat warnings in effect for the hottest locations.
Bathroom ‘malfunction’ causes $10K in damages to Peninsula home: fire crews
(KRON) — Mountain View Fire Department crews are crediting a malfunctioning bathroom fan with sparking a fire that caused thousands in damages to a mobile home on Saturday. Firefighters received a 911 call about a mobile home fire on the 1000 block of Space Park Way just past 4:30 a.m. MVFD said both residents were […]
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