Newsom backs tougher rules on California oil wells
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COVID and the flu: Is a ‘twindemic’ threat lurking again?
Experts hope continued masking will reduce this season’s dual threat of COVID and flu.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 5:45 am
Supply chain crisis leaves CA scrambling
Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to help unclog the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, where there is a record backlog of ships.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 5:40 am
Federal housing investments are key to a thriving California
Protect California families by ensuring that key housing priorities are kept in the Build Back Better legislation package now under consideration.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 5:30 am
Pressure mounts on UC system to reach agreement with lecturer workforce as strikes and class cancellations loom
The UC workforce has a churn problem as about a quarter of the system’s 6,000 lecturers don’t return annually. The lecturer union and UC have made some progress in their multi-year impasse over a new contract, but many issues remain unsolved as the threat of strikes loom.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 5:30 am
California politicians raising money for charity face new rules from ethics panel
The state Fair Political Practices Commission is focusing on more public disclosure to address a growing trend of charitable donations serving as a conduit for interest groups seeking to influence politicians. Government watchdogs say that isn't enough.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 5:30 am
Riverside refuerza la seguridad en los parques para abordar la situación de las personas sin hogar
En resumen En respuesta a las quejas sobre la falta de vivienda, Riverside está aumentando la seguridad en sus parques. El departamento de policía asignará agentes no juramentados, conocidos como especialistas, para ayudar a las personas sin hogar a acceder a los servicios de salud mental. El programa costará $ 2.4 millones el primer año y $ […]
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 8:07 am
Newsom: Please save water
Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, October 20. No state restrictions — yet You don’t have to conserve water — but the state would really, really appreciate it if you do. That was the message Gov. Gavin Newsom sent Tuesday when he declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California — a move that […]
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 5:40 am
Riverside beefs up park security to address homelessness
Responding to complaints about homelessness, Riverside is stepping up security across its parks. The police department will assign non-sworn officers, known as specialists, to help the homeless access mental health services. The program will cost $2.4 million the first year and $2 million in future years.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 5:30 am
The drive to widen the digital divide
The American Legislative Exchange Council and telecoms are working in tandem to ensure consumers in California and the U.S. do not get access to world-class telecommunication services.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 5:30 amStay informed.
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