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California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
As a new school year begins, lawmakers are again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave.Supporters believe the benefit will help attract and retain high-quality teachers in the face of an increasing shortage. But critics worry that the bill—which has widespread support among the Democratic majority in the Legislature and is a priority for the Legislative Women's Caucus—could come at the actual expense of students. The union-backed bill, authored by the Democratic Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would give teachers 14 weeks of fully paid leave after having a baby, paid for by school districts through existing state funding.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar...
Brush Fire in North Palm Springs Could Disrupt Evening Commute
A brush fire is burning near Highway 62 and Painted Hills Road in North Palm Springs, covering about five acres so far. Viewer photos show smoke near transmission towers, with Riverside County fire trucks and CHP vehicles on scene. The CHP is preparing to shut down the northbound lanes. Fortunately, no structures are threatened, and there are no reports of injuries.
Calimesa celebrates National Night Out
On the evening of Friday, Aug. 2, the cities of Calimesa, Beaumont and Banning celebrated National Night Out: Touch A Truck at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont. The event, which has been going on for four years, with the last three being in Noble Creek Park, was an opportunity for families and neighbors to connect, get to know more about local law enforcement and other agencies, and explore some of the vehicles that were brought out to display.
Ground breaks for new library
The public and local dignitaries celebrated the future of Calimesa’s new library at a groundbreaking ceremony at the building’s construction site on Wednesday. Amber Jacobson, the Assistant Director for the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, welcomed attendees to the event. “We are thrilled to introduce what will...
Arrest made in connection with Matthew Perry overdose death: reports
Authorities have made an arrest in the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Law enforcement sources told NBC News that the arrest was made on Thursday in Southern California. TMZ reports that multiple arrests were made and among them was a doctor. However, KTLA 5 has not been able to confirm that information. The […]
California Coastal Commission Hears Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance Update Public Review Draft with SB272 Consistency; Review and Certification of Local LCP Policies by 2034
VIDEO. From the California Coastal Commission meeting on Friday, August 9th, 2024 held at the King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, as a hybrid meeting. Informational briefing on draft updates to the Commission’s Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance, which is available for public review and comment. The draft updates reflect: 1) evolving best available science; 2) integration of environmental justice principles and planning considerations; and 3) guidelines regarding updating Local Coastal Programs consistent with SB 272. This presentation will focus on updates related to science and SB 272 guidelines. A second informational briefing at a future Commission meeting will focus on the environmental justice updates. Discussion item only.
California Democrats fear US tech firm 'death spiral' with more China curbs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to freeze reported plans to impose fresh restrictions on U.S. technology exports to China, arguing unilateral curbs benefit foreign rivals at the expense of U.S. businesses.
Woman arrested in 37-year-old cold case for allegedly leaving dead newborn baby in California dumpster
A woman was arrested in connection with a nearly 37-year-old cold case in which a newborn baby was found dead in a California dumpster, according to police. Melissa Jean Allen Avila, now 55, was taken into custody Friday on a murder charge and was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility on $1.1 million bail, according to the Riverside Police Department. Avila is accused of leaving her deceased baby girl in a dumpster behind a business on the 5400 block of La Sierra Ave.
Weekend-long closure of Southbound 71 starts Friday night
The southbound side of the Corona (71) Expressway will be shut down Friday night and remain closed throughout the weekend while crews replace pavement and perform other work on their way to completing an interchange improvement project.
Southern California man arrested after animals found emaciated, malnourished
A large group of animals were seized from a Riverside County property after authorities found them malnourished and dehydrated amid extreme desert heat. On July 23, Riverside County Animal Services visited a Cabazon property on the 50000 block of Esperanza Avenue after receiving a tip reporting horses in poor condition. “All of them were underweight, […]
Local Non-profit PS Test Struggles to Stay Afloat Amid Funding Crisis
PS Test, one of the only free STI testing and treatment clinics in Riverside County, is facing a financial crisis after losing critical grant funding. The nonprofit, which has been a vital resource for the Coachella Valley since 2021, now relies on the personal funds of its CEO, Dr. Phyllis Ritchie, to continue operating.
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