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North Valley non-profit offering free parent classes to families
A North Valley non-profit wants to support parents in Central California, and they're offering classes at no cost.ACE Overcomers is seeking to help families understand how stress not only affects them but also their kids. CEO and founder, Dave Lockridge, founded ACE Overcomers 15 years ago.Their mission is to break the cycle of adverse childhood experiences, also known as ACEs. The group has not only helped people in Central California but also internationally."We're here to partner with the parents," said Lockridge. "Give you the skills needed to feel confident in your parenting."Next month, ACE Overcomers will be holding two parenting...
California voters will decide on amendment to eliminate successor election at state officer recall elections in 2026
The California State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot before adjourning on Aug. 31. The amendment makes changes to the recall process for state officers by eliminating the simultaneous successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law and repealing the prohibition against the recalled state officer from being a candidate to fill the office at a special election.
California takes 2nd place in Best States to Work
CALIFORNIA – A new report by Oxfam, published August 28, names California as the 2nd best state to work in 2024. According to Oxfam, the index shines a light on how states are responding to the growing movement for worker’s rights in the U.S.
Drought fueling spread of fungus that’s making people sick across California: Study
Climate changed-induced drought conditions have been driving the dispersal of a dangerous airborne fungus across California in recent years, a new study has found. Cases of the flu-like disease coccidioidomycosis — also known as “Valley fever” — have risen dramatically over the past two decades, tripling from 2014 to 2018 and again from 2018 to…
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