Woodlake
LATEST NEWS
Democrats turn on Newsom, forcing withdrawal of his ballot proposition
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his competing ballot measure to reform the state’s reduced prosecution of drug dealing and theft just days after Democratic legislators rejected his supported amendments to their anti-crime bills. Newsom’s measure would have required the majority of legislators’ support on July 3 to make it on the November ballot, and would be in competition with another prosecution reform measure that earned nearly one million signatures. ...
Newsom’s $24 billion loss: California has worst homeless rates in nation after record spending
California is now home to more than a third of the nation’s homeless population, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) $24 billion bid to solve the crisis. After a state audit revealed California failed to track more than $24 billion in taxpayer funds targeting homelessness, Newsom has faced criticism for his leadership on the issue. The […]
Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices Against Smart & Final Escalate
California politician calls for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions. On July 1, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., sent an oversight request to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), outlining concerns regarding Chedraui/Smart & Final's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and calling for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions.
2024 California propositions voter guide: minimum wage, crime, marriage, healthcare, rent and more
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide initiatives that could significantly shape policy.
Restaurants fees allowed to remain with transparency being key focus
After months of confusion, and concern for some, restaurant service fees are here to stay.California lawmakers green lit Senate Bill 1524, just hours before the state's "junk fee" ban went into effect. It clarified restaurant surcharges, as long as they're clearly presented, are not considered "junk fees."George Chen, the chef and owner of China Live in San Francisco, is grateful for the decision. "I'm all for getting rid of junk fees – hotels, concerts, whatever – but what we do is not a junk fee," he said. Chen has a 20% service charge listed on his menu that replaces tipping....
Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack not likely to be fixed this weekend
CALIFORNIA, USA — Days after Patelco Credit Union suffered a ransomware attack, some clarification about what members can use is coming to light. In a statement posted to its social media channels Sunday, the credit union said it required them to shut down some day-to-day banking systems including online banking and the mobile app including electronic transactions like transfers, direct deposit and payments and accessing the online portal.
California man convicted of murder, hate crime, in stabbing death of gay college student
Samuel Woodward was convicted of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement for the 2018 stabbing death of Blaze Bernstein. Bernstein was a gay Jewish college sophomore who was home visiting family in Southern California when he was killed. KNBC’s Hetty Chang reports.
High Court Rejects Case of California man Fined for Dredge Mining in South Fork of the Clearwater
A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court protects Idaho rivers from what conservation groups say are harmful mining practices. The justices rejected a petition to review a case in which a California suction dredge miner conducted his operations without a Clean Water Act permit in Idaho. The miner, Shannon Poe,...
After 25 years, Christ Kids continues to serve Visalia's youngest students
Twenty five years ago, opening the doors of ChristKids Preschool on the Christ Lutheran Church campus meant that preschool became an option for more Visalia children. High-quality early childhood education, nurturing a love for Jesus, others, and for learning continues to be the mission of this local childcare center, according to those who've...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom scraps dueling retail theft initiative
SACRAMENTO – The legislature met an 11th-hour deadline to put a new governor-backed retail theft initiative in writing for the state ballot over the weekend. But now that plan has been scrapped and lawmakers won't even vote on it. The Gov. Gavin Newsom ran out of time and on Wednesday he was not even in the state, splitting his attention with presidential politics.Political strategist Steve Maviglio watched as the Governor and Democratic legislative leaders ran out of time. "It was a mess, it was chaos, right," Maviglio said. "It came apart, people got pressure from different groups saying, 'Don't vote for this,...
California allocates $12 million for reparations initiatives
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed the state’s new $297.9 billion budget over the weekend, allocating $12 million for reparations bills. State Sen. Steven Bradford, a Democrat, said California “bears great responsibility” for the past. “We often say the budget is a reflection of our values and our priorities, so the fact that there’s any money […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.