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DOJ: Dispensaries in Merced, Fresno counties burglarized in statewide crime scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over 20 members of a statewide retail crime organization were arrested after stealing approximately $1 million worth of marijuana from dispensaries across the state, including in Fresno and Merced counties, according to the California Department of Justice. According to the California DOJ, “Operation Sticky Fingers” identified 22 suspects as responsible for stealing […]
Allstate's plan to raise home insurance premiums by 34% approved by California officials
California announced that it will allow Allstate to raise home insurance premiums by 34% starting in November. This move follows State Farm's announcement that it will raise rates by 20%. Michael Soller, the Deputy Insurance Commissioner, explained that California's insurance premiums are still lower than those of many other states despite the hike. "California's insurance rates, on average, are lower than many states, including large states like Florida or Texas," he said. "We're seeing the impact of disasters. Not just wildfires but winter storms — seeing the impact of climate change all across the nation. So, we're not alone."Devastating fires are a...
Robert Rivas supports retail-theft laws
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In downtown Salinas on Monday — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) championed historic new retail theft laws, which will protect business owners, improve safety for shoppers and workers, and hold criminals accountable.
California AI safety bill passes Legislature after drawing criticism from Pelosi, support from Musk
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.Senate Bill 1047 by State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) passed its final vote in the state Senate on Thursday by a 29-9 vote. The Assembly approved the measure on Wednesday."Innovation and safety can go hand in hand — and California is leading the way," Wiener said in a statement. "The Legislature has taken the truly historic step of working proactively to ensure an exciting new technology protects the public interest as it advances."The measure, known as the...
California lawmakers pass bill that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Undocumented immigrants in California could be eligible for state assistance in buying a home under a bill the state Legislature sent to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday. The proposal, which prompted contentious debate in the Legislature, would specify that people who meet all other requirements...
Parents remember ‘vivacious’ Utah woman who drowned on canyoneering trip
LEHI — The parents of a Utah woman who drowned on a canyoneering trip in California said they are relying on their faith as they mourn their daughter’s loss. Jeannine Skinner, 34, died last week along with two friends, David Bell and Peter On, as they were hiking near the Seven Teacups area of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Skinner got caught in a whirlpool. Bell and On both jumped in to save her.
Legislation to Ban Plastic Bags From Grocery Checkouts Passes in State Assembly, Senate
Legislation to ban plastic bags from grocery store checkouts, authored in part by an Encinitas lawmaker, has passed both the Assembly and state Senate. SB 1053 and AB 2236, authored by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), are identical bills that are intended to close a loophole in California’s ban of single-use plastic bags at grocery store checkouts, which was first passed in 2014 and then approved by the state’s voters in 2016.
Allstate approved for 34.1% rate hike in California, affecting over 350,000 policyholders
Allstate has received approval from the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 34.1% for more than 350,000 policyholders statewide, with some customers facing premium increases of up to 650% and others seeing their rates drop by as much as 57%.
TC volleyball starts reason 4-0, ranked 17th in state
– Just call them road warriors. The Taft College Women’s Volleyball Team is on a roll. In their first four games, the Cougars are 4-0 on the season. They currently rank #17 in the state of California out of the top 25 holding a ranking spot. Taft had an impressive start sweeping Folsom Lake, Los Medanos, and Cuesta, while allowing West Valley one set. In week one, they also had one of their own (Natalie Castillo) selected as Player of the Week in the California Community College Women’s Volleyball Coaches Association.
Vets’ Health Issues, PACT Act the Focus of First Local Vets U
IMPERIAL — Elaine Angelica Vidaurry is still just coming to understand the PACT Act, what benefits she’s entitled to as a disabled veteran and whether any of the conditions that keep her up at night are part of the 23 expanded illnesses and conditions included in June. The...
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