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Newsom vetoes bill requiring accountability for $5.3 billion in broadband funds
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a widely supported bill that would have required the state to annually report on its progress in using billions of dollars in state and federal funding to expand broadband internet access, saying the bill is redundant. The bill author said the governor’s solution only requires the state to report its progress for one year, which leaves no benchmark for future comparison and accountability. ...
California proposal to allow discrimination to help 'marginalized' quietly fails
(The Center Square) - A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a July deadline to make it on the November ballot. The proposed change was part of a 14-bill slavery reparations package from the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, ACA 7, was authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, and would have spawned a ballot measure to create an exemption to the state constitution’s ban on racial...
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny over vacancies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny as hundreds of much-needed public housing units sit vacant. Some have been empty for years, despite a waiting list thousands of families long. Now, Sacramento’s City Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) want answers....
Missing teenager last seen in east Bakersfield: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is attempting to locate a 14-year-old who is missing and is asking the community to help. Alexa G. Lopez, 14, was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 19, around 6 p.m. Police say Lopez is at-risk, due to no prior history of […]
"Kind of sucks, I might not even go": change of plans for passengers at Fresno airport
FRESNO, Calif. — A major nationwide computer tech outage happened Thursday night into Friday that caused many flight cancellations and delays worldwide. It disrupted airlines, banks, and news outlets from making it on air. According to Flight Aware, there were 18 delays and 5 cancellations at the Fresno Yosemite...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Over $1 million in fines issued from illegal weed operation
(KRON) – The Fairfield Police Department's Special Operations Team, Code Enforcement Unit, Patrol and California Department of Cannabis Control collaborated in uncovering three illegal indoor marijuana grows, the Fairfield Police Department announced on social media on Friday. The California Department of Cannabis Control's Enforcement Division assisted the department in containing 2,624 plants. According to the […]
Multiple hole-in-ones at Tahoe Donner Golf Course
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On July 12, San Fransisco resident Toby Chan scored his second ever hole-in-one. Chan hit the 145 yard hole-in-one on Hole 12 with his 8 Iron. He lost sight of the ball and when he went to the green, he couldn’t see it anywhere. It wasn’t until he went to remove the flagstick that he realized he had scored the hole-in-one.
Garbage collection change coming next week
Beginning next week, some people in Folsom will experience a change in when their garbage is collected. Beginning the week of July 22nd, the City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division is beginning new collection routes and times. The plan is to be more efficient in the way the collection process is done.
The Worst City To Live In California Has Been Revealed
California boasts many attractions, such as beautiful beaches, diverse cultures, and a booming economy. However, not every city in the Golden State offers a high quality of life for its residents. Some cities struggle with high crime rates, low incomes, poor education, and other social problems. Based on various statistics and rankings, the worst city to live in California is Emeryville.
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