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Danger in the Dust: Coachella Valley Residents Struggle to Breathe
Outside her home in Riverside County, near the north shore of the Salton Sea, Sara Renteria is struggling to breathe. She has to speak in short sentences, and pauses often to take a breath. When she was diagnosed with asthma as an adult about five years ago, Renteria said her...
Chula Vista votes to support historic state bill package on reparations
The Chula Vista City Council voted on Tuesday to back a package of reparations bills currently making its way through the state legislature in an effort to atone for and mitigate the continued impacts of discrimination against Black Californians.
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
California Democrats fear US tech firm 'death spiral' with more China curbs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to freeze reported plans to impose fresh restrictions on U.S. technology exports to China, arguing unilateral curbs benefit foreign rivals at the expense of U.S. businesses.
California Insurance Crisis Fuels Unprecedented Rent Hikes for Tenants
Navigating the Soaring Rents in California: The Role of Rising Renters Insurance and Landlord Costs. In recent months, California has witnessed an unprecedented surge in rental prices, leaving both tenants and landlords holding the financial ball. The confluence of rising renters insurance and landlords’ increasing expenses is exacerbating the situation, creating a complex web of economic strain across the state’s rental market landscape.
Jersey Boys brings Four Seasons story to Music Circus Sacramento
Music Circus Sacramento is set to welcome the critically acclaimed musical “Jersey Boys” next week, offering audiences a chance to relive the remarkable journey of one of America’s most iconic pop music groups. The production opens on August 20 and will run through August 25 promising to be great late summer entertainment scene at the UC Davis Health Pavillion.
Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Leadership Roles
AUGUST 15, 2024 – More than 30 senior enlisted leaders from Space Systems Command gathered for the inaugural SSC SEL Summit, held at Los Angeles Air Force Base, July 16-18. This first-ever summit, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauvé, SSC’s SEL, brought together SELs from across the command’s geographically separated units from Patrick Space Force Base, Peterson SFB, Vandenberg SFB, and Kirtland Air Force Base, in addition to those local to Los Angeles AFB.
Ben Affleck Smirks in Photos 2 Days After Reuniting with Jennifer Lopez for 5 Hours: Report
Ben Affleck was photographed looking happy and smirking as he went to his office in Los Angeles, California, on August 13, just two days after reuniting with wife Jennifer Lopez at his rental property for the first time in months, according to photos published by The New York Post. Affleck...
UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang Announces Retirement
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of the 2024 academic year on Wednesday. After three decades of service, Chancellor Yang stated he plans to return to his roots in teaching, research, and service as a professor.
San Bernardino police officer uses baton to beat gas station clerk to the ground
Body camera and cell phone footage show two angles of an officer from the San Bernardino Police Department beating a gas station clerk with a baton 16 times.The repeated strikes broke bones in both of Billy Hill's, according to his attorney."We have to expect better," attorney Dale Galipo said. "This is not a guy who had a weapon or was trying to hurt someone, threatened or attacked someone. The guy worked there."The violent encounter happened on June 6 outside of a Kwik Stop Food Market at 133 E. 40th Street in San Bernardino. Police said they were in the area...
Bank of America will close permanently at Park West Place in October
Bank of America will close its Stockton location at Park West Place this October. The company told The Stockton Record via email on Wednesday that they decided not renew their lease at Trinity Parkway when it expires. The Financial Center & Drive-Thru ATM, located at 10834 Trinity Parkway, will permanently close on Oct....
Digital California driver's licenses, ID cards coming to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet
Californians will soon have a new option to display a version of their driver's licenses or ID cards on their mobile phones via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, officials announced Thursday. According to a statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, the state's mobile driver's License pilot program, which currently allows licenses and IDs to be displayed through the DMV Wallet app, will be expanded to include the two major tech companies' apps. ...
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