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California mulls millions in reparations costs after Newsom declares budget emergency
(The Center Square) - California is considering spending $12 million on pending reparations-related legislation after the governor declared a budget emergency, an act that allows the use of state rainy day funds to plug the deficit. At the low end, reparations bills with finite costs add up to approximately $4.3 million per year. However, with some potential programs such as spending savings from prison capacity reductions on gun violence reduction programs or making food a public health benefit for millions of Californians having unknown cost...
‘Really triggering’: SF bartenders have mixed feelings about new drug testing law
As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
Excessive heat warning issued for 8 Arizona counties
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for eight Arizona counties this weekend. Daytime highs are expected to be up to 117 degrees in the Phoenix area. The warning runs through the holiday weekend for Maricopa, Pinal, Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, La Paz and Yuma counties. It covers...
Padres players interfere to bring unruly fan back into stadium as MLB announcer yells ‘what is that clown doing?’
SAN Diego Padres players demanded a fan be allowed back to his seat despite him diving in dangerous fashion to attempt to catch a foul ball. The unlikely moment of drama occurred in the top of the eighth inning, when Padres slugger Jurickson Profar fouled on a pitch from Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning. The […]
Briggs Jr., owner of county’s largest plant nursery, dies at 94
VISTA — Donald Briggs Jr., owner of one of the largest plant nurseries in San Diego County, died from complications of old age after contracting a cold in March. He was 94. In May 1929, Briggs Jr. was born at a home on West Glaucus Street above Beacon’s Beach in Leucadia to his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Briggs, who are considered the founders of the San Diego County flower industry and the largest gladiolus producers on the West Coast for decades.
Launching soon, Village Encinitas aims to help seniors stay in homes
ENCINITAS — Next month, a planned senior community near Olivenhain will test Village Encinitas, a new volunteer-based program that helps older residents live independently in their homes. High Country Villas, a 55-and-older community with 540 homes near Olivenhain, is expected to begin the pilot project next month. The project,...
San Diego blood donors can receive a summer gift bag this weekend
Those who donate blood at any San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) center or mobile unit Thursday through Sunday will receive a special gift suited to summer fun, according to the organization. The SDBB will be giving away a "Summer of Saving Lives" swag pack, containing a water bottle, flying disc,...
Palomar Health Medical Group Provides Notice of Data Event
Palomar Health Medical Group (“PHMG”), on behalf of itself and its affiliates, Graybill Medical Group, Inc. and Pacific Accountable Care, LLC, is providing notice of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain individuals. PHMG’s investigation is ongoing, and, at this time, it is not able to determine the specific individuals and information that may have been impacted. It will provide more information as its investigation continues, but in interim is sharing the information known with all its patients.
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