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Two cases of bird flu in humans confirmed in Central California. Here are the symptoms
The California Department of Public Health reported on Oct. 3 that the human case previously under investigation for bird flu, and one additional case, have been confirmed H5 bird flu by CDC. These are the first human cases of bird flu identified in the state and are both are Central Valley individuals who...
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoes bill that would provide unemployment insurance to individuals residing in the country without legal permission
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed Senate Bill 227 on September 28, 2024, which proposed an excluded workers unemployment insurance program. These excluded workers, particularly those without legal immigration status, are unable to access traditional unemployment benefits. The proposed Excluded Workers Program would have created a framework for financial assistance for these individuals, directing the Employment Development Department to develop a detailed plan for execution.
California announces power bill credit
You could see some relief on your power bill this month.The California Public Utilities Commission has announced the amounts of its bi-annual California Climate Credit.PG&E customers will receive $55.17, SoCal Edison customers will receive $86, San Diego Gas and Electric customers will receive $78.22, Bear Valley customers will receive $32.24, Liberty customers will receive $131.01 and Pacific Power customers will receive $174.25.The state's cap and trade program funds the credits and will automatically be applied to customer bills.The Climate Credits are issued every fall and spring. The spring credit is larger because it includes an annual natural gas payment and a bi-annual electric payment, while the fall credit, which was just announced, only includes the electric payment.
Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Governor Newsom's office announced that Prop. 47 will be lowering penalties for some nonviolent crimes, which allows for more state funding for mental health and substance-use support services. The state said that $167 million in grants designed to direct savings from less incarceration to people looking to rehabilitate their lives, The post Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast appeared first on KION546.
Where Californians are moving when they go out of state
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Jared Whalen/AxiosWhen Californians decide to leave the state, most of them are heading to Texas, new census data shows.State of play: While moving overall is at an all-time low, there's been an uptick in state-to-state migration.By the numbers: A five-year pooled average over 2018-2022 shows that almost 90,000 Californians made the journey to Texas.Arizona comes in second at more than 64,700, while Nevada is third at about 54,100.Meanwhile, the top five counties where people from California end up are:Clark County, NevadaMaricopa County, ArizonaKing County, WashingtonNew York County, New YorkAda County, IdahoThe big picture: That Texas is...
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