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State lawmakers consider offering home loans regardless of citizenship
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A first-in-the-nation bill that narrowly passed both houses of the California Legislature is awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. This proposal — which has been debated contentiously since February — on home loans for undocumented migrants is attracting mixed reactions nationwide, including right here in Kern. Proponents and opponents are weighing in on […]
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
SACRAMENTO — Opera Singer Teddy Siegel said that she got caught having to go to the bathroom in New York City's Times Square, but places turned her away saying their restrooms were not public."I was out shopping with my sister, and I realized a little too late that I really had to go to the bathroom, and I had absolutely no idea what to do or where to go," Siegel said.She created a social media account showing restrooms in New York City where you don't have to buy something to use them.Here in California, we found a law that went...
Teen Conflicted About Skipping Family Wedding for Concert
A teen is feeling conflicted over skipping a family wedding for a concert. The teen explained in her post to Reddit that she has family coming in from out of state to go to a concert and her other family member is getting married at the same time. However, the conflict came because of the date of everything.
Citrus Heights sees bargain bonanza with wave of new thrift stores
CITRUS HEIGHTS — Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.Citrus Heights is seeing a bargain bonanza. Over the last nine months, three new thrift stores have opened up in the Sacramento suburb.Customer Sylvia Mejia is a regular always looking for a good deal."I don't think about anything but the hunt," she said.The Family Outpost is the newest second-hand store to open its doors. Owner Dustin Powell said that teens are really driving the trend."Anybody could go to a store and buy Nike...
Boxing legend Mike Tyson comes to Stockton to support Tom Patti in the race for mayor
STOCKTON, Calif. — Former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is visiting Stockton to support his former boxing teammate Tom Patti in the race for mayor of Stockton. "I think he's just a politician as he was a boxer and is willing to fight until the end," Tyson said. Tyson and...
The Grill Next Door hosts hot time for charity
About 100 people turned out Wednesday for the inaugural Hot August Bites celebrating The Grill Next Door’s first anniversary at the Meadowdale Center in Gardnerville. The event featured a 10 “heat” spicy eating competition where 11 participants ate chicken wings, peanuts, popcorn and peppers of increasing intensity prepared by co-owner Dan Fredrickson.
Thousands expected to bring business to Apple Hill for opening weekend. See a map of farms
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Apple season is in full gear and businesses in El Dorado County are ready to say goodbye to summer as they welcome Labor Day weekend crowds atApple Hill. "It's a launch. We're all opening up and it's an exciting time. We're excited because the apples are...
Two historic California reparations bills stall out — sparing Newsom a tough political call
A last-minute protest failed to win the Senate-approved bills a chance to be voted on in the Assembly. The chair of the Black Caucus promised they would be re-introduced next year, and called reparations "a multi-year effort."
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates launch of nation's first hydrogen hub
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRCR) — California Gov. Newsom announced California as the first state in the nation to launch one of the country's seven hydrogen hubs. Newsom celebrated Friday alongside U.S Under Secretary of Energy David Crane, Sen. Alex Padilla and other local, state and federal leaders in Oakland. The...
Tech entrepreneur acquires Tahoe's oldest waterfront bar
A tech entrepreneur and investor from San Francisco has acquired Tahoe’s oldest waterfront bar, Chambers Landing, on the west shore. Chris Fanini, best known as a co-founder of Weebly, was an investor in a group that acquired Chambers Landing Bar and Grill in 2023 and took over the restaurant and bar from its previous management, Rick Brown. The property is still owned by an organization made up of Chambers Landing homeowners.
What proposed self-checkout changes would mean for California shoppers
A bill advancing through the California Legislature would require more cashiers to monitor self-checkout stations, but some business groups say the cost of the increased surveillance is too high. The Retail Theft Prevention and Safe Staffing Act, also known as SB 1446, is designed to decrease retail theft by increasing the number of workers in self-checkout areas, said Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles, the bill’s author. She also said the improved monitoring will make stores safer. The...
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