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Book Outlines Problems, Opportunities for Women Candidates
SAN DIEGO – Former California Assemblywoman Mary Chung Hayashi has written a guidebook for women seeking political office, discussing some formidable obstacles to their success and some strategies for winning. The book is divided into three major parts: “Inspiration,” “Barriers” and “Achieving Gender Parity.”
California Woman Shocked by How Texans Act at Waterpark
A TikTok video has gone viral of a California woman and she was shocked how Texans act at the Waterpark. She comes from California and could not believe that Texans just leave their belongings unattended while they enjoy the Waterpark. Nobody rummages or steals anything and goes about their day. She ends the video with "...and that is why we moved to Texas!" Welcome to Texas, psychollly! The comments are fantastic.
Union Members Approve Contract with Planned Parenthood of Pacific Southwest
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest employees have “overwhelmingly” voted to approve a three-year agreement to raise wages by 15% over three years, according to union representatives this week. On Wednesday, SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West announced the agreement that raises wages by 15% over a three-year period, increases...
Corn growers join petition to SCOTUS over California emissions mandate
(The Center Square) – A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups – including the Illinois Corn Growers Association – are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions mandate to the nation’s highest court. The group filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate. Illinois lawmakers have considered adopting California’s strict EV policies. ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Supreme Court Gives Cities in California and Beyond More Power to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The U.S. Supreme Court today granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states.
2 California sisters in ICU with botulism amid outbreak traced to home-canned nopales
A family party near Fresno, California, resulted in 10 people being treated for botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that affects the nervous system, public officials said Friday. The culprit in the outbreak? Home-canned nopales, or cactus pads. Two sisters are currently recovering in intensive care, a...
‘Great fanbase’: Ice Cube on why he’s coming to Fresno next week
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – The Summer Jam at the Save Mart Center will be in Fresno later this month and one of the artists attending is rapper and actor Ice Cube. KSEE24’s Taryn Mitchell spoke to Ice Cube, whose real name is O’Shea Jackson, about the Summer Jam and what the audience can expect. Ice […]
Fresno EOC offers free summer meals to children across Fresno and Tulare counties
FRESNO, Calif (KMPH FOX26) — The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) Food services will be giving free meals to children in Fresno and Tulare County. Fresno EOC says the meals are free and nutritious for all children during the summer break. Those eligible must be children between the...
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe moving ahead with Inyokern site for casino
The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe has reached a major milestone in an effort to build a casino in Inyokern, two years after its attempt to build one within Ridgecrest city limits failed. “The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs made a final agency determination to acquire in trust 20.03 acres, more or less, of...
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