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fromTelecompetitor
11 hours ago

California Affordable Internet Bill Dropped

"Due to President Trump's drastic new changes to the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, I have made the difficult decision to shelve my legislation that requires internet service providers to provide affordable home broadband internet to low-income Californians. The new BEAD program regulations push the bounds of federal jurisdiction over state's rights."
California
#federal-funding
fromFortune
6 days ago
California

Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed 'train to nowhere'

fromFortune
6 days ago
California

Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed 'train to nowhere'

fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

A.G. Rob Bonta will move to take control of scandal-plagued L.A. County juvenile halls

"This drastic step to divest Los Angeles County of control over its juvenile halls is a last resort—and the only option left to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth currently in its care."
California
#in-n-out
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

In-N-Out's CEO Says She's Moving to Tennessee and Opening 'Eastern' Company HQ There, Uproar Ensues

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

In-N-Out's CEO Says She's Moving to Tennessee and Opening 'Eastern' Company HQ There, Uproar Ensues

#protests
fromKqed
17 hours ago
Public health

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Put Bakersfield in Political, Economic Crosshairs | KQED

fromKqed
17 hours ago
Public health

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Put Bakersfield in Political, Economic Crosshairs | KQED

#public-safety
#tesla
fromFortune
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Tesla sales cratered in California for 7 straight quarters while rivals Toyota and Honda surge, report shows

fromFortune
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Tesla sales cratered in California for 7 straight quarters while rivals Toyota and Honda surge, report shows

fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

Epley: Tick tock, Kamala California's getting tired of waiting. Are you in or out?

Kamala Harris's potential run for California governor may lack excitement for an electorate frustrated with the Democratic Party's current conditions, reflecting a desire for change.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

End of transgender care at Children's Hospital L.A. signals nationwide shift under Trump

The closure of the renowned program signals a wider unraveling in the availability of care across the country, experts said. That includes in former safe havens such as California, New York and Illinois, where state laws protecting trans-specific healthcare are crumbling under mounting legal pressure and bureaucratic arm-twisting by the Trump administration.
LGBT
#law-enforcement
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago
California

Ex-CHP officer kills wife in Southern California, drives to Stockton and shoots man before turning gun on himself, authorities say

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Army veteran and U.S. citizen was sprayed with tear gas and dragged from his car in deadly immigration raid

fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago
California

Ex-CHP officer kills wife in Southern California, drives to Stockton and shoots man before turning gun on himself, authorities say

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Army veteran and U.S. citizen was sprayed with tear gas and dragged from his car in deadly immigration raid

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Closure of I-680 planned in Fremont this weekend

The closure near the Mission San Jose Overpass will begin at 8 p.m. Friday with all southbound lanes closed to traffic and work beginning by 10 p.m.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF Bay Area sees unusually cold July as temps drop below seasonal normals

"What’s missing is the usual build up of high pressure in the atmosphere. So we have been bombarded by trough after trough from the Pacific Northwest, more like a fall pattern."
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: Copying Texas GOP's power grab will cost Democrats voters' trust

Redistricting in California as a reaction to a Texas political move undermines the principle of fair representation that citizens fought to institutionalize by giving power to the populace.
US politics
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
6 days ago
California

Billions in funding for California's bullet train project have been canceled by the Trump administration

fromFast Company
6 days ago
California

Billions in funding for California's bullet train project have been canceled by the Trump administration

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

California is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Redwood National Park, known for its towering coastal redwoods, and Yosemite National Park, famous for its stunning granite formations.
California
#wildlife
#in-n-out-burger
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago
California

In-N-Out debate: Which is better for families, California or Tennessee?

Lynsi Snyder is moving her family from California to Tennessee, highlighting her concerns about California's livability.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Burger Heiress Moves Out of California | Entrepreneur

Lynsi Snyder is relocating her family from California to Tennessee, where In-N-Out is establishing a new office.
#water-safety
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 day ago

Bay Area man sentenced to life for strangling man to death with dog choke chain during robbery

Gerardo Suarez-Marin, 24, was strangled using a dog choke chain after Devonte Levan Hicks sought to buy marijuana, leading to his murder and robbery.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Have a California library card? You can visit a fabulous state park for free

To use the California State Library Parks Pass, you'll need to apply for a library card, which is generally free, asking at the desk and showing ID.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Letters: Power lines drive state's energy cost, not clean energy

Renewable electricity has the lowest cost of all generation methods. The big reason for high electricity rates is the cost of new transmission lines, not clean energy mandates.
California
#hotel-development
#housing-market
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
California

19% of California houses are owned by investors

California's investor ownership in homes is below the national average at 19%.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
California

California Residents Stand to Save Big Under Updated SALT Deduction Rules

Californians benefit from a $40,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, significantly reducing tax burdens for homeowners.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
California

California Residents Stand to Save Big Under Updated SALT Deduction Rules

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Santa Cruz health officer: Summer COVID infections elevated but manageable

Since its arrival in 2020, public health experts have come to expect a biannual spike in COVID-19 infections during summer and winter months.
Public health
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley's Pacific Center pivots to meet Bay Area LGBTQ+ needs

A Berkeley LGBTQ+ center faces financial challenges due to national policies and funding changes, impacting its ability to provide essential services.
SF LGBT
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The California Restaurant And Grill That Declared Bankruptcy Twice In Under 5 Years - Tasting Table

Rubio's Coastal Grill has faced significant decline since 2017, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, with a challenging economic environment impacting its operations in California.
E-Commerce
#housing-crisis
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

9 Best Places to Live in California, According to Real Estate Experts

California offers diverse lifestyles, career opportunities, and beautiful scenery, but high living costs, especially in housing, challenge residents.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Concerns growing over CA wildfires, toxic metals: Here's what to know

As the Eaton Fire transitioned from wildland to urban areas, researchers observed a shift in contaminants, highlighting the transformation of chromium into toxic chromium 6 and the emergence of lead and beryllium in populated regions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Housing activist who 'reclaimed' state-owned home dies amid eviction protest

"He's a martyr for human rights, for the decent right of housing for everyone," said Roberto Flores, who is not related to Benito.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Epley: California dreamin' of independence: Could the Golden State ever secede?

44% of Californians support secession from the U.S., but constitutional challenges and federal opposition make it nearly impossible.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Tech expert who helped cops investigate a missing Bass Lake man has been charged in his murder

Sheriff Tyson Pogue stated that the deputies had initially approached Matevosian for help accessing home security footage, not knowing he would later be a suspect.
Real estate
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
5 days ago

Avoiding Discrimination Claims When Screening Tenants with Section 8

Senate Bill 329 explicitly includes Section 8 voucher holders within the definition of "source of income," preventing owners from discriminating against them.
California
#agriculture
#bay-area
#fire
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
California

Bay Area interstate shut down after big rig spills almonds, starts brush fire

fromSFGATE
5 days ago
California

Bay Area interstate shut down after big rig spills almonds, starts brush fire

#immigration
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Map: Butler Fire crosses Salmon River, more evacuations ordered

After the Butler Fire crossed the Salmon River, more evacuations were ordered Thursday night in the mountains of Siskiyou County as the wildfire continued to spread. The fire has burned 11,641 acres and is only 2% contained. Evacuations have expanded to cover an area of 100 square miles, directly affecting the community of Forks of Salmon. A spot fire on the east side has further prompted evacuation orders, and additional evacuations have also been announced for another fire near Shasta Lake.
California
#rescue
#energy-policy
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
5 days ago

Alex Israel and Oliver Peoples Team Up for a Charitable Spin on the "Oliver" Frame | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Alex Israel's limited-edition sunglasses collaboration with Oliver Peoples combines California culture with a recovery mission, as 100% of proceeds support Steadfast LA's wildfire rebuilding efforts.
Fashion & style
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walters: New California budget papers over $20 billion deficit, ignores day of reckoning

The budget projects that the state will receive $208.6 billion in general fund revenues during the fiscal year that began on July 1, but it will spend $228.4 billion.
California
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Massive California reservoir to cost billions more than expected

The projected cost of building Sites Reservoir increased from $4.5 billion to at least $6.2 billion due to inflation, factory shutdowns during COVID-19, and tariffs.
California
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

'Utopian' city California Forever announces huge tech manufacturing park | TechCrunch

California Forever plans to build Solano Foundry, a massive manufacturing park covering 2,100 acres designed for advanced tech manufacturing, featuring 40 million square feet of space.
California
#fraud
fromKqed
6 days ago

California Forever Wants to Build a Manufacturing Town | KQED

You cannot really operate as a country if you're only doing service jobs and basically outsource your middle class, and then you're not building anything anymore.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Why the Bay Area Is Suddenly Crawling With Cats - and What Rescuers Want You to Know | KQED

Organizations such as Cat Town, Island Cat Resources & Adoption, and Toni's Kitty Rescue focus on rehabilitating street cats in the Bay Area's ongoing feral cat crisis.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration pulls billions in funding for high-speed rail project

After a decade of failures, CHSRA's mismanagement and incompetence has proven it cannot build its train to nowhere on time or on budget. It's time for this boondoggle to die.
US politics
#child-welfare
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