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California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News
The negotiated agreement calls for Google to pay only $15 million a year compared to the $500 million from Big Tech initially discussed with lawmakers The post California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News appeared first on TheWrap.
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Holmes-Eureka Massacre, When Eureka Police and Vigilantes Shot Striking Lumber Workers Dead
On the morning of June 21, 1935, at the Holmes-Eureka lumber mill in Eureka, a six-week-old strike by Humboldt County lumber workers came to a violent end. A riot broke out when a crowd of more than 200 pickets clashed with police and vigilantes attempting to clear the front gate. Tear gas, then firearms were used against stone-throwing strikers, killing three and wounding at least seven. More than 100 people were arrested for rioting, resisting an officer, and battery.
Could Californians get electric bill refunds?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In early August, there were rumblings Gov. Gavin Newsom was working with legislators on a proposal to reduce electricity bills. Details were scant, but the need was clear: Californians pay more than twice the national average, with bills nearly doubling within the last decade. After weeks...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Eureka DUI Checkpoint Results in Multiple Citations and One Arrest
On August 28, 2024, the Eureka Police Department, supported by the California Highway Patrol and the Humboldt. County District Attorney’s Investigator Unit, conducted a DUI Checkpoint on 4th Street near Commercial Street in Eureka. The checkpoint ran from approximately 7:45 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. During the operational period of the checkpoint a total of 700 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Of those vehicles, 645 were screened by officers. 55 vehicles were not screened due to traffic congestion. 49 vehicles were pulled aside for further screening by officers.
Toxic Algae Alert Issued for Mendocino County’s Navarro and Russian Rivers
Health officials in Mendocino County are warning the public about potentially toxic algal mats recently discovered in two local rivers, advising caution for anyone who boats, fishes, or swims in the affected areas. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and Mendocino County issued advisories for the Navarro River...
Del Norte County Airport Receives Grant to Resurface Runways
The Border Coast Regional Airport Authority will soon be receiving a $7.26 million grant from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. The funds will be directed to restore the runway at the Del Norte Regional Airport (CEC). The Grant was announced by 2nd District Representative Jared Huffman who stated,“ investing in airport maintenance is essential for the safety of travelers and to the economy (of Del Norte county). I’m glad to have delivered this funding to boost safety, commerce and tourism in air travel.” BCRAA Director Ryan Cooley praised the Announcement. “This project represents a commitment to ensuring that our Airport remains a reliable, modern facility that supports the diverse needs now and in the future.” The project rehabilitates almost one mile ( 5,002 ft))of existing paved Runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life.
See the Latest Vision for Ukiah’s $150M Courthouse with Its Debated Design
Nine more renderings of the planned $150 million Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah have been publicly posted by the state Judicial Council of California, which is overseeing the controversial project. A rendering of the front exterior released in mid-August was greeted with derision by county residents. The latest renderings may...
Five-TD day for Pidgeon, as Cats roll over the Timberwolves
By Ray Hamill — A relentless Ferndale ground attack wore down the visiting Timberwolves in both teams’ season opener in football at Ferndale on Saturday afternoon. With several players back from last year’s state 7-AA championship winning team, the Wildcats hit the ground running in more ways than one on their way to a comfortable 39-12 victory.
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