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Stockton ranked worst city for renters in new study as more housing is unveiled
STOCKTON — In a new study by RentCafe, Stockton was ranked the worst city for renters in Northern California based on living costs, housing opportunities, and quality of life.So what are officials doing about this?One project that aims to help: 40 newly renovated studio apartments in Stockton on Wilson Way. They are open to those who really need it, like Heather Long."It's not stability like everybody else, but its stability for the homeless. That's what we have," she said.Long was homeless, in and out of prison but is now trying to make change for herself."I've been homeless off and on...
Optum laying off 364 employees in California, many at urgent care facilities
Optum, a health care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, is laying off 364 workers in California, many of them at urgent care facilities.The company is laying off 525 people nationwide.According to a letter from Optum sent to the Employment Development Department, layoffs and departmental closures are being carried out in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.Locations include Glendora, Montebello, Covina, Pasadena, Long Beach, Redlands, Highland, Los Angeles, Beaumont, Irvine, Hayward, El Segundo and Cerritos.Optum didn't give a reason for the layoffs and didn't say if severance pay is being offered. The layoffs will take place in series of eight "waves," starting in September and ending in January.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing asking the judge to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi accused lawyers...
Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
Whoopi Goldberg is being honored. The veteran-actress-turned-television-host has received the Key to West Hollywood! The honor was a result of her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and for her work as an entrepreneur, owning the first branded and tested woman-owned cannabis brand in California, Gold Derby reports. Goldberg’s foray into cannabis dates back to 2016.… Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg Honored For Launching First Branded, Tested Woman-Owned Cannabis Brand In California
‘Thread that needle’: Kamala Harris’ criminal justice policies in California angered progressives and police
As the new Democratic standard bearer, Vice President Kamala Harris has described her contest with former President Donald Trump in blunt terms — tough prosecutor versus civil and criminal defendant. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds, predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke...
Honoring Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney
The CSG West family is mourning the loss of former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who passed away July 16th. He was a towering figure in Oregon politics and the state’s longest serving lawmaker and Senate president. Former Senate President Courtney served his community and the state of Oregon...
Police arrest man accused of abandoning children in woods after six-month hunt
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. -- A man accused of neglect, domestic violence assault, robbery, theft, harassment and endangerment was arrested this week after a six-month-long manhunt. According to a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the man -- 24-year-old Justin Ryan Trompeter -- was arrested on July 12 after being spotted in Medford. Police then chased him across Jackson and Josephine counties.
More seasonal temperatures continue through this weekend
Friday Night: A round of smoke will continue to work through the Rogue Valley this evening with poor air quality. It'll be a comfortable night temperature-wise, lows in the mid 50s for Northern California and in the Rogue Valley. Coastal low temperatures in the lower 50s. Even cooler for the Basin and into the Cascades lows in the mid to upper 40s. Skies will be clear inland with winds diminishing tonight. The coast will likely see marine layer clouds and fog working back in tonight, especially for Brookings.
Malheur Lumber Company to halt operations after 41 years
JOHN DAY – Malheur Lumber Company, the last remaining commercial sawmill in John Day, has announced it will close down its operations. In their closing letter, the company cited the “lack of a willful/drug free workforce, lack of housing to allow to recruit from outside the area, market conditions of lumber over the last couple of years, cost of manufacturing (due to inflation) and low/inconsistent production (due to lack of employees) and continuing layering of governmental regulations upon small business in Oregon” as being primary factors for the closure.
Police respond to late-night brawl outside WinCo store in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. -- A spokesperson with Eugene Police said at least eight people were involved in a brawl that broke out in front of a Winco store in Eugene. Police responded to calls about the around 11:53 p.m. on July 24 in front of the WinCo located off Barger Drive.
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