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Pelosi privately favors open nomination above Harris endorsement
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reportedly favors an open nomination process rather than selecting Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate at the Democratic National Convention next month if President Joe Biden steps aside. According to a report in Politico, four people familiar with private discussions involving Pelosi earlier this month say that she […]
$1.8 Billion at Stake: California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports
California’s Future Online Accessibility Hinges on Transparency and Accountability California Governor Rejects Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports California Governor Gavin Newsom said no to a bill that wanted the state to report on its progress in getting more people access to the internet. The bill, AB 2708 was meant to make sure the […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers; Tuesday’s Drawing $279 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $279 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, lottery officials announced. The one sold at...
California’s Ban On Agricultural Burning And Impact of Bird Flu
**On January 1, farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003. The law aimed to address the poor air quality in the Valley. Agricultural burning, which accounts for...
UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at UC Davis
UC Davis will break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area, following approval this week by the UC Board of Regents. The $100 million project aims to address the growing demand for on-campus housing and commitments the campus has made with the city of Davis.
Excessive heat warnings in effect for desert and mountain communities in Southern California
Portions of Los Angeles County, including Palmdale and Lancaster, as well as smaller towns in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Antelope Valley, can expect to see temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees.
West Sacramento receives $30k to replace old drinking water fountains at parks
(FOX40.COM) — The city of West Sacramento received $30,000 on Thursday to replace drinking fountains that are in need of upgrades at some of its parks. The funding comes from the nonprofit West Sac Play, which raised the money to replace five water fountains that are “past their prime” with hydration stations. The city was […]
Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny over vacancies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny as hundreds of much-needed public housing units sit vacant. Some have been empty for years, despite a waiting list thousands of families long. Now, Sacramento’s City Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) want answers....
UC Davis Softball: 11 Aggies Named 2023-24 Easton/NFCA Scholar Athletes
UC Davis softball program ties its record with 11 players named 2023-24 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher. 11 UC Davis softball players named 2023-24 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes. Program record tied with 11 scholar athletes, matching the mark set in 2020-21 State of Play. UC...
Newsom vetoes bill requiring accountability for $5.3 billion in broadband funds
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a widely supported bill that would have required the state to annually report on its progress in using billions of dollars in state and federal funding to expand broadband internet access, saying the bill is redundant. The bill author said the governor’s solution only requires the state to report its progress for one year, which leaves no benchmark for future comparison and accountability. ...
Janae Braun Promoted to Full-Time Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis women's soccer head coach Tracy Joyner has announced the addition of Janae Braun (formerly Janae Gonzalez) to her coaching staff as a full-time assistant coach, strengthening the Aggie staff as the 2024 season approaches. Braun graduated from UC Davis in 2019 and in 2023...
California proposal to allow discrimination to help 'marginalized' quietly fails
(The Center Square) - A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a July deadline to make it on the November ballot. The proposed change was part of a 14-bill slavery reparations package from the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, ACA 7, was authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, and would have spawned a ballot measure to create an exemption to the state constitution’s ban on racial...
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