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$1.8 Billion at Stake: California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports
California’s Future Online Accessibility Hinges on Transparency and Accountability California Governor Rejects Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports California Governor Gavin Newsom said no to a bill that wanted the state to report on its progress in getting more people access to the internet. The bill, AB 2708 was meant to make sure the […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers; Tuesday’s Drawing $279 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $279 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, lottery officials announced. The one sold at...
Excessive heat warnings in effect for desert and mountain communities in Southern California
Portions of Los Angeles County, including Palmdale and Lancaster, as well as smaller towns in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Antelope Valley, can expect to see temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees.
Stockton man accused of shooting caged dog with BB gun arrested
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.Maurice Cosby Smith, of Stockton, was arrested Tuesday at his home on suspicion of shooting his dog with a BB gun while the animal was in a cage. The dog was seized and taken to a veterinarian, who recovered 11 BBs during surgery, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.Smith was charged with three felony counts of malicious and intentional cruelty to an animal, three felony counts of torturing/inflicting needless cruelty to an animal, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and...
Newsom vetoes bill requiring accountability for $5.3 billion in broadband funds
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a widely supported bill that would have required the state to annually report on its progress in using billions of dollars in state and federal funding to expand broadband internet access, saying the bill is redundant. The bill author said the governor’s solution only requires the state to report its progress for one year, which leaves no benchmark for future comparison and accountability. ...
California proposal to allow discrimination to help 'marginalized' quietly fails
(The Center Square) - A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a July deadline to make it on the November ballot. The proposed change was part of a 14-bill slavery reparations package from the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, ACA 7, was authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, and would have spawned a ballot measure to create an exemption to the state constitution’s ban on racial...
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Former Pacific Water Polo Standout Savannah Fitzgerald Returns as Assistant Coach
Former Pacific standout Savannah Fitzgerald returns to the university as an Assistant Coach for the men's and women's water polo programs, aiming to replicate her championship success as a student-athlete. Fitzgerald registered 155 shots, 72 goals, and 89 points during her four years as a student-athlete. She was the leading...
Calaveras County Authorities Dismantle Large-Scale Illegal Marijuana Grow in Valley Springs, Modesto Man Cited
In the quiet stretch of Valley Springs, a coordinated bust by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife unfolded—an effort that culminated in the dismantling of a sizeable illegal marijuana cultivation operation. On the morning of July 11th, deputies served a search warrant at a residence on Lakeview Road, turning up 1,008 illicitly-cultivated marijuana plants with an estimated worth ranging from $252,000 to $403,200, according to a report by FOX40.
Turlock Man Convicted of Forcible Rape, Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Turlock man, identified as Ivan Garcia Jr., has been convicted on charges of forcible rape after juridical proceedings in Stanislaus County, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office. Garcia's conviction stems from a 2020 incident where he broke into an apartment on W. Monte Vista and sexually assaulted the then-sleeping victim.
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