Newly obtained 911 calls reveal chaos and heartbreak as Monterey Park massacre unfolded

sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/tesla-layoffs-bay-area-19418511.php

Apr 23

Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost: Tesla mass layoffs slam Bay Area workers in Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, with over 2 ...

Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Bay Area with Over 2,750 Jobs Lost

Tesla mass layoffs hit Bay Area's Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, resulting in over 2,750 job cuts. The job cuts are part of a broader 10% workforce reduction at Tesla, affecting various locations.

The layoffs are set to commence on June 14, impacting employees across multiple sites in Fremont and Palo Alto. In addition, significant job losses will occur in Lathrop, Burbank, and Austin, totaling thousands of affected workers.

Tesla's decision to eliminate a large portion of its workforce stems from the need to reduce costs amidst industry challenges. CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of these layoffs despite their impact on employees and communities.

The company's restructuring plan reflects a shift in focus and operational strategies to address market dynamics, including declining stock value and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's future direction aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its position in the industry.

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Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by appeals court: Judge at landmark trial prejudiced the former movie mogul with improper rulings ...

irishtimes.com/world/us/2024/04/25/harvey-weinsteins-2020-rape-conviction-overturned-by-appeals-court/

Quick Glance: New York Overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction

New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, citing prejudicial rulings by the judge in the landmark #MeToo trial.

The State Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures, ordering a new trial where his accusers might have to relive their traumas.

Weinstein, 72, has been serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following his conviction, but will remain imprisoned due to another rape conviction in Los Angeles in 2022.

This decision marks another setback for #MeToo, following the US Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal in the Bill Cosby case, where his sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Pennsylvania court.

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Why Your Vet Bill Is So High: Corporations and private-equity funds have been rolling up smaller chains and previously independent practices.

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180/

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Veterans Need More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas, Sen. Tester Says: Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen ...

propublica.org/article/veterans-affairs-mental-health-chico-tester-mcdonough

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Apr 23

Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government

mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/google-fires-28-workers-in-aftermath-of-protests-over-big-tech-deal-with-israeli-government/

Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government

Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.

The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.

Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.

Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.

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California-born Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin glimpsed alive: It is the first time the Israeli American citizen, who was severely injured when Hamas ...

latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-24/israel-hamas-hostage-hersh-goldberg-video

Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages

President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.

The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.

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Apr 19

Nearly Half of Califonia’s Riverside Residents Struggle to Pay Bills in Poll: Almost half of households in Riverside, California, can’t afford usual expenses and ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/nearly-half-of-califonia-s-riverside-residents-struggle-to-pay-bills-in-poll

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Apr 21

California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/there-s-at-least-one-job-seeker-per-opening-in-five-us-states

Quick Glance: Outlook on Labor Markets in California, New Jersey, and Connecticut

There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states, indicating a loosening of the labor market in parts of the country.

Connecticut joined California, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington in the list of states where the ratio of jobless people per opening is one or more. Meanwhile, Arizona and New York are nearing parity with a rate of 0.9, according to February data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The ratio of one or more in some states suggests a dynamic in the labor market being monitored by Federal Reserve officials for potential interest rate adjustments. This trend aligns with a gradual cooling and lower inflation.

Nationally, the job market remains challenging, with job openings outnumbering unemployed individuals. The ongoing rate of 0.7 over 10 months implies the potential for every unemployed worker to find at least one available position.

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/homenews/house/4610355-khanna-says-speaker-johnson-deserves-to-keep-his-job/

Apr 22

Khanna says Speaker Johnson ‘deserves to keep his job’: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday, saying he “deserves to keep ...

Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Tesla cuts price of Full Self-Driving software by a third to $8,000: Tesla slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistant software to $8 ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-price-full-self-driving-software-by-third-8000-2024-04-21/

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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...

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Apr 22

Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...

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Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/

Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year

Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.

The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.

Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.

The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.

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Apr 24

Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko

usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/

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sfchronicle.com/sf/article/cable-cars-ridership-19408219.php

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Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen

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Apr 22

California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...

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The Sacramento Bee

sacbee.com/news/california/article287978490.html

Apr 24

23-year-old dies after falling 50 feet from bluff onto California beach, officials say

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Apr 17

Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...

apnews.com/article/disney-labor-performers-characters-union-california-051600690cdfaad7779e130a6e89b547

Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization

Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.

The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."

A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.

Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change

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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...

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Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability: SHANGHAI: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday (Apr 24) as the ...

channelnewsasia.com/world/united-states-antony-blinken-china-visit-pressure-stability-tensions-4287891

Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken

Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia

Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine

US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls

US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign

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Apr 19

California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/

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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/salt-tax-write-off-trump-advisers-want-to-cut-limit-to-below-10-000

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Focus: UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply

reuters.com/business/ups-fedex-transition-electric-vans-slowed-by-battery-shortages-low-supply-2024-04-25/

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Yosemite unveils multi-million dollar renovations ahead of summer: New hiking trails, viewing decks and modern toilets are among the improvements Yosemite ...

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Apr 24

California bill would prevent CLEAR passengers from line-jumping at airports: A bill proposal in California would prohibit security screening company CLEAR from ...

thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4615892-california-bill-clear-passengers-line-jumping/

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Apr 23

Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.

politico.com/news/2024/04/22/double-fines-protesters-california-00153778

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Apr 23

NASA images show how big Death Valley’s ‘rare’ lake got this winter: The driest place in North America had a lake big enough you could kayak in this past winter.

fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/death-valleys-temporary-lake-was-measured-by-a-nasa-satellite-heres-how-big-it-got/

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Apr 18

Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...

jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797700

Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests

Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.

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Prosecutors in California excluded Jewish and Black jurors, records suggest: Pamela Price, the Alameda county district attorney, is reviewing 35 death penalty ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/california-death-penalty-cases-review-juror-discrimination

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PHOTOS: Stars support their favorite sports teams: The main action may be on the court, field or pitch, but that doesn't mean we're not interested in ...

nydailynews.com/2023/04/30/stars-support-their-favorite-sports-teams/

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Apr 24

Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says: More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy ...

cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/unhealthy-air-report/

Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges

Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.

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Tesla layoffs draw suit claiming not enough warning for California workers: Tesla “acted intentionally and with deliberate indifference and conscious disregard ...

mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tesla-layoffs-draw-suit-claiming-not-enough-warning-for-workers/

Quick Glance: Legal Action Taken Against Tesla for Inadequate Warning in Employee Layoffs

A former employee filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc., alleging that the company's decision to lay off about 10% of its global workforce violated the law by not providing the required advance notice.

The lawsuit claims that Tesla acted intentionally and with conscious disregard for the rights of its employees by failing to provide a 60-day warning as mandated by California law.

In a recent communication to staff, CEO Elon Musk of Tesla disclosed the job cuts, mentioning reasons such as role duplication and the imperative to cut costs.

Following the layoffs of over 500 employees at its battery factory near Reno, Nevada, in 2022, Tesla encountered similar accusations. A ruling moved the dispute from federal court in Austin, Texas, to arbitration.

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Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says - UPI.com

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Soaring gas prices hit $7.29 a gallon in California town: 'Above the federal hourly minimum wage'

nypost.com/2024/04/22/business/soaring-gas-prices-sock-california-drivers-above-the-federal-hourly-minimum-wage/

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San Diego is now the top border region for migrant arrivals: For first time in 25 years, San Diego is the top spot in the nation for migrant border crossings ...

latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-25/san-diego-surpasses-tucson-as-top-border-region-for-migrant-arrivals

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dailynews.com/2024/04/23/pizza-city-fest-returns-to-downtown-la-with-40-southern-california-pizzamakers/

Apr 24

Pizza City Fest returns to downtown LA with 40 Southern California pizzamakers: Every kind of pizza imaginable will be coming out of the ovens and into your ...

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Apr 21

Nearly 50 pounds of meth hidden in ice chest full of fish seized at border, feds say

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nearly-50-pounds-meth-hidden-ice-chest-full-fish-seized-border-feds-sa-rcna148625

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California bill would ban NDAs for legislative negotiations: ‘This should not happen again’

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287918495.html

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Apr 18

Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians

apnews.com/article/usc-muslim-valedictorian-speech-canceled-palestinians-israel-7b481db2d4e0db040b091bf8457f0b3f

Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech

USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.

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Apr 23

UC Berkeley Students Set Up Encampment To Protest War In Gaza: UC Berkeley is the first college in California to establish an encampment.

huffpost.com/entry/uc-berkeley-students-set-up-encampment-protest-gaza-war_n_6626de8ce4b00ea555a49172

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Apr 24

USPS commits to rerouting Reno-area mail despite bipartisan pushback and mail ballot concerns

apnews.com/article/reno-mail-rerouting-usps-postmaster-general-df203a1593c8859d7fb6ce4ecb9d651b

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Apr 21

Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis: California has recognized this urgency and in 2022 passed SB54, mandating a 25 percent ...

thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4603219-let-california-lead-the-way-out-of-our-global-plastic-pollution-crisis/

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How much Bill Gates pays in property taxes on his many homes: Bill Gates' many houses come with a multi-million dollar tax bill each year. Here's how much he ...

businessinsider.com/billionaire-bill-gates-property-taxes-real-estate-houses-2024-4

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Apr 24

Cecil Williams, reverend who turned a church into a safe haven, dies aged 94: Longtime, legendary pastor of San Francisco’s Glide Memorial church was advocate ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/reverend-cecil-williams-san-francisco-california-dies-aged-94

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Apr 18

San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...

reuters.com/legal/litigation/san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-new-san-francisco-bay-airport-name-2024-04-18/

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The Sacramento Bee

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These are the 10 best public high schools in California, US News says. See rankings

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S.F. 911 system computer crash forced dispatchers into ‘manual mode’: San Francisco’s 911 computer system crashed for several hours Thursday ...

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U.S. students protesting Gaza war arrested after barricading building: Officers in riot gear arrested three students at California State Polytechnic University ...

theglobeandmail.com/world/article-us-students-protesting-gaza-war-arrested-after-barricading-building/

Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities

University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.

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sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-tiny-cabins-homeless-mission-district-opens-19405930.php

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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open: A tiny cabin village is finally open after years of planning and controversy over the ...

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Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know: Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover stretches of ...

apnews.com/article/superbloom-flowers-2024-california-rain-3ef5f84eb74fdd6b670032a1ba46cf44

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Apr 17

California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/there-s-at-least-one-job-seeker-per-opening-in-five-us-states

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TheStreet

thestreet.com/travel/california-new-airport-security-lane-bill

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California airport bill would completely change how you travel: California lawmakers have started a fight against expedited security programs.

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Politico

politico.com/news/2024/04/21/uc-berkeley-antisemitism-00153463

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UC Berkeley is fighting antisemitism from the inside: Bicoastal criticism has magnified the challenges roiling UC Berkeley six months after the Oct ...

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FCC restores ‘net neutrality’ to ensure online level playing field: The FCC voted to reinstate rules that stop internet providers from boosting profits by ...

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Axios (website)

axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump

Apr 20

Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...

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ocregister.com/2024/04/21/oc-superintendent-absent-from-meetings-for-more-than-a-year-expects-to-return-in-august/

Apr 21

OC superintendent, absent from meetings for more than a year, expects to return in August

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Honda to build $11 billion electric vehicle hub in Canada: Honda and its joint venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in Ontario, Canada ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/25/honda-to-build-11-billion-electric-vehicle-hub-in-canada.html

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Apr 18

Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike

nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/

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Apr 22

Full List of Democrats Retiring from House This Year: The Democrats are favored to win back the House majority this November.

newsweek.com/democrats-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892279

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Fashion retailer to close 16 California stores amid bankruptcy. Is yours on the list?

sacbee.com/news/california/article287993620.html