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'My kids go to Costco now,' and other reasons Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS are hurting
CVS is cutting costs, Rite Aid's shelves are empty and Walgreens is closing stores as retail pharmacies across Los Angeles and the country face a challenging retail environment and pressure from insurance company intermediaries.
‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Ethan Plath ‘Definitely’ Won’t Visit Ex-Wife Olivia on California Trip
Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Plath recently arrived in California after traveling from Minnesota on his motorcycle, but he won’t be paying a visit to his ex-wife Olivia Plath while he’s in the state. Ethan, 26, shared a series of photos of his road trip via Instagram on Saturday, August 31, captioning the post, “Over 10,000 […]
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
The Bay Area’s Largest Vegan Food Festival Is Also Its Most Diverse
This weekend, one of the Bay Area’s biggest and most forward-thinking food festivals gets underway in downtown Berkeley, offering a multicultural smorgasbord of jollof, lumpia, curry rice bowls, Cajun fried chicken and Dole Whip–style soft serve. Add in an array of mostly local art, apparel and wellness brands, and there will be about 100 vendors in all, the vast majority of which are owner-operated small businesses run by people of color.
Santa Rosa City Council Exploring Amending Their Attendance Policy
The Santa Rosa City Council is considering relaxing its attendance policy for members to avoid losing their seats due to absences. Currently, members can be removed from office if they miss all regular meetings for 30 consecutive days without permission. The council recently had to take steps to excuse the absences of three members who would have been removed otherwise. Council member Chris Rogers has proposed amending the policy to allow for more flexibility, especially in cases of emergencies or other unplanned absences. The city attorney is working on an update that is expected to be presented to the council in late October.
Unaffordable energy prices: What are California lawmakers doing about it?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers are considering a package of five bills focused on reducing utility bills for customers — and clean energy. “Too many California families are at a breaking point,” said Democratic Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), who is the author of two bills focused on energy affordability.
Blue Note reimagines Napa jazz fest as Black Radio Experience, with Jill Scott
NAPA — The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience kicked off on Friday at The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa on Friday. The three-day event, an intimate re-imagining of the three-year-old Robert-Glasper-created event, was headlined by vocalist Jill Scott and included performances by Andra Day, Common with Pete Rock, and Marcus Miller.
1 Arrested, 21 Cited During Sobriety Checkpoint Operation
One person was arrested for suspected driving under the influence during a DUI checkpoint in Novato. Five other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license and 16 were cited for driving without a license in the Friday night operation. The checkpoint on the 1600 block of...
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
Football Game Recap: Wood Takes a Loss
Wood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 41-21 to the American Canyon Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 29-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2019.
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