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Left-wing billionaires behind astroturfed ‘grassroots’ operation attacking House GOP
Lower Costs California, Nebraska for Us, and Michigan Families for Fair Care all have a bone to pick with Republicans; they run attack ads on GOP lawmakers running for reelection in competitive races and promote President Joe Biden‘s agenda. At first glance, the trio appear distinct from one another and to be grassroots projects organized […]
New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
‘I would’ve never came to Folsom’: Former police speak publicly, allege racism in department
FOLSOM, Calif. — Three former Folsom police employees alleging racism within the Folsom Police Department spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time about their discrimination lawsuits. Around 1 p.m., former police officers James Dorris and Homer Limon and former evidence technician Laura Knudsen sat at a panel next to...
2 arrested after deadly shooting in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighborhood
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two people were arrested in the last week in connection with a deadly April shooting in Sacramento’s Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood. According to the Sacramento Police Department, 24-year-old Taquez Foster-Worsham was arrested July 10 and 28-year-old Jamar Anderson was arrested July 16 in Indio. Both were arrested...
Thieves target Vallejo youth football league, van and equipment stolen
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — A youth football league was targeted by thieves in the North Bay. A van used to transport kids and equipment was stolen from The Coach Sarna NFL Flag Football League in Vallejo. It was tracked down and arrests have been made, but not before the suspects caused thousands of dollars in […]
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man Fails to Comply with Probation Requirements, Blames Lack of Resources
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens ruled against an unhoused accused man for a contested probation violation here in Stanislaus County Superior Court last week, despite the accused’s claimed efforts to contact his probation officer, who agreed they may have missed the call. Deputy Public Defender Komnith Moth...
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$4 Billion in Opioid Funds Allocated, California Cities Grapple with Complex Deployment Amid Ongoing Epidemic!
Navigating Allocation Challenges in Los Angeles and Beyond. Diverse Strategies: From Naloxone Distribution to Regulatory Hurdles. (According to KFF Health News,) in response to the devastating opioid crisis in California local governments are now grappling with how to effectively utilize the substantial funds received from pharmaceutical companies through a landmark settlement. This financial influx exceeding $4 billion for California resulted from legal actions against opioid manufacturers and distributors accused of exacerbating an epidemic that has profoundly impacted communities across the state. Despite the magnitude of these funds, many cities and counties such as Los Angeles are only beginning to navigate the complexities of allocation. This cautious approach mirrors a national trend where jurisdictions carefully deliberate on deploying resources to combat addiction and support recovery efforts.
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or "hubs," that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase. The state will eventually receive up to $1.2 billion for the project that is a key part of the Biden administration's agenda to slow climate change.The administration in October selected seven regional hubs for the $7 billion program that will kickstart development and...
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