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CIF has new guidelines to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Stadium lights beamed for the first game of the season for many districts throughout San Diego. The start of the new school year also brought new procedures to protect student-athletes from extreme heat. School districts must follow the California Interscholastic Federation Guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses...
Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for SD County Beaches
Several San Diego County beaches were closed to swimmers and surfers Saturday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials. Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:. — Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south...
"Proving them wrong": After raising minimum wage, California has more fast-food jobs than ever
Last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s fast-food minimum wage increase into law, which meant that employees at fast-food restaurants in the state went from making $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour. While the decision was lauded by many labor activists as part of broader efforts to improve working conditions and address wage disparities, some economists and fast-food industry members expressed concern over how the law would impact restaurants’ operating costs, which could result in reduced hours for workers or even job cuts.
Cyclist dies in California state recreation area after crash
(FOX40.COM) — A cyclist died on Saturday in the Auburn State Recreation Area after crashing their bike, according to CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. The crash occurred along the Connector Trail, which is classified as a single-track trail for more experienced downhill bike riders. Personnel from CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department responded to […]
Vital signs: Unemployment rate continues climbing along the Central Coast
For the second straight month, the unemployment rate along the Central Coast has seen a pretty sharp jump, this time from June to July, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Released Aug. 16, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.56% in July,...
New 357 area code, new dialing procedure coming to the 559 region. Here's what to know.
A new area code will be added as an overlay to the Valley region starting March 26, 2025, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. The new 357 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 559 area code. ...
Jillian Michaels loves the ‘patriotism and Americana’ in Wyoming after leaving California
Jillian Michaels is loving the “patriotism and Americana” that she has found in Wyoming after leaving her home state of California. In June 2021, the 50-year-old fitness guru moved out of Los Angeles and relocated to Miami along with her wife, DeShanna Marie Minuto, and their kids, Lukensia, 14, and Phoenix, 12.
Colorado Boulevard | Business Tidbits: August 26
New Electric Vehicles, New Lifeline Wireless, New Cruise Vehicles. – California American Water Partners with Paired Power. California American Water announced its partnership with Paired Power, a leading U.S. solar microgrid manufacturer, to deliver resilient renewable energy to its company’s San Diego District electric vehicles without relying on the grid. The company recently installed Paired Power’s PairTree, a U.S.-made solar canopy that combines solar power with available grid power and battery storage to deliver day or night charging for electric vehicles. As a fully resilient source of electricity, PairTree can also provide emergency backup power during grid outages and help reduce dependence on the grid.
Jurupa Community Services District in California Among Select Leaders to Participate in PFAS Mitigation Roundtable at the State Capitol
Representatives from Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) took part in a critical roundtable discussion at the California State Capitol, focusing on the pervasive challenges posed by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Representing JCSD were General Manager Chris Berch and Manager of Government & Public Affairs Arman Tarzi. The roundtable of state leaders, invited by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Chair of the California Assembly Committee on Environment and Toxic Materials, aimed to address the impacts of PFAS contamination across California.
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