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San Bernardino County better off not seceding from California, study shows
A new study analyzing the funding and rationale behind San Bernardino County's possible secession from the state of California reveals that they're probably better off staying put."Secession would trigger a wide variety of economic impacts countywide alongside fiscal impacts on the county government, local municipal governments, and school districts," the memo attached to the study said. Voters in 2022 approved the research report with Measure EE, which included the possibility of the county leaving the Golden State depending on the results. Monday's report, released by Blue Sky Consulting Group, shows that San Bernardino actually gets more per capita funding and generates far...
Lehua Brands’ Cannabis Beverages Top the Podium at CA State Fair Following Successful Debut in Canadian Market
KING CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Lehua Brands, a California-based manufacturer of prizewinning cannabis products, caps a series of North American successes so far in 2024 with its recent California State Fair Gold + Silver Medals, coupled with a rapid, wide-reaching debut in Canada’s cannabis market. The gold medal for its REEFRESH Strawberry Lemonade and silver medal for Olala Root Beer are the latest awards for the house of brands that brought Voila! infused sparkling water SKUs to Canada in May and is now available in over 250 dispensaries across Ontario. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820598296/en/ Lehua Brands’ REEFRESH Strawberry Lemonade and Olala Root Beer took home Gold + Silver Medals at the California State Fair Golden Bear Awards. Both cannabis-infused beverage delights are low-sugar alcohol alternatives that don’t sacrifice great taste or over-sweetening. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Super Blue Moon: Bay Area night sky lit up by lunar spectacle
If you didn't see the moon Monday night, it might be worth a walk outside Tuesday night.We are in the midst of a super blue moon, a larger-than-normal full moon. The actual peak was during the daytime hours Monday but experts say this will last until Wednesday morning."It's much bigger than I thought it would be," said Rob Allegar who was watching in Sausalito."It doesn't look like the moon," said Shannon Lantzy.VIDEO: Northern Lights seen over CA Sunday night, and may soon be visible againSunday night, the aurora borealis were visible across the Northern Hemisphere including areas of California.A super...
Central California fishing report, Aug. 21-27: Delta striper and bass bites are good, kokanee are hitting at Don Pedro and New Melones. Shaver is kicking out kokanee and trout.
Get out and explore. Our reports cover the coast to the High Sierra, and Lake Isabella to New Melones.
California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Education is attempting to do its part to address a housing shortage that has led to a teacher shortage.Governor Gavin Newsom wants California to create 2.5 million new homes by 2030 amid a housing crisis that is affecting our economy.The Department of Education recently announced that it is offering up 75,000 acres that it owns to help create 2.3 million housing units in areas where teachers struggle to afford housing"We're excited about what it means to be able to retain staff that work in our schools, what it means to support students in closing...
Harvey Weinstein heading to jail in California after his retrial in New York
Harvey Weinstein will be sent to a California prison following his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York, prosecutors announced on Monday. The disgraced Hollywood mogul will remain at New York City’s Rikers Island until his Manhattan case is resolved. His east coast conviction was overturned earlier this summer, and the retrial will go ahead in November.
California advances 0 down, no payment home 'loans' for undocumented immigrants
(The Center Square) - The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to make use of the state’s zero down, no payment home “loan” program, an expansion the legislature says would create “significant cost pressures.” “The social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone. As such, the California Dream for All Program should be available to all,” wrote bill author Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno. “When undocumented individuals are excluded from such programs, they miss out on a crucial...
Homeowners forced to evacuate after fire rips through neighborhoods: 'Arson investigators are still assessing the scene'
The fire grew to about 100 acres at one point, destroying at least five homes and damaging three others. A wildfire spread quickly after it developed around 60 miles east of Los Angeles, leaving officials investigating its origins. The fire is just one of thousands that have overwhelmed firefighters this year in California.
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