Scott Weiner aims to be San Francisco's 1st gay Congress rep

ocregister.com/2024/04/17/anaheim-council-approves-disneylandforward-paving-way-for-decades-of-new-experiences/

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

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Flights delayed up to 2 hours at Sacramento airport after Internet wires ‘intentionally’ cut

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A Major Burger King Franchisee in California Says He Can't Roll Out Order Kiosks Fast Enough Due to the State's New $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where

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California woman falls 42 metres to her death hiking with husband and toddler: Zaynab Joseph fell 42 metres down Arizona's Bear Mountain on a trip with her ...

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San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...

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UnitedHealth unit Change faces issue processing some medical claims: UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday it had resolved an issue that had hampered processing of ...

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Cracker Barrel closes Sacramento store after 6 years of business: ‘We’re deeply saddened’

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McDonalds brings back bagels to offset CA wage hike: McDonald's franchisees in California have said price increases alone won't cover the cost of the state's new ...

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Planned Disneyland expansion in California clears major hurdle

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Apr 18

Google terminates 28 employees after multicity protests: Read the full memo: Google terminated 28 employees Wednesday, according to an internal memo viewed by ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/18/google-terminates-28-employees-after-series-of-protests-read-the-memo.html

Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government

Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.

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Fed’s Mary Daly Sees No Urgency to Adjust Interest Rates: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said there is absolutely no urgency to adjust ...

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Apr 14

Grimes Is Sorry That Everything Went Wrong at Coachella: After a disastrous DJ set during night two of Coachella, Grimes took to the website that shares a name ...

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California Sees Two More Property Insurers Withdraw From Market: California’s already strained property insurance market is facing a new challenge as two more ...

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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

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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...

Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay

A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.

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In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere: Everyone can and should now see their love. Bill Gates and his new girlfriend Paula Hurd ...

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Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...

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Apr 16

Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

sacbee.com/news/california/article287739805.html

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Apr 14

Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating

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Selena to be honored in San Francisco with a lowrider cruise: San Francisco plans to host a lowrider cruise in the Mission District this weekend in honor of ...

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Toxic Ingredients in Fragrances? California Data Shows Lurking Health Risks: A patchwork of regulations, disclosures and "clean" lists can make avoiding ...

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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...

Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name

Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.

The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.

Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.

The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.

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New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...

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This Silicon Valley city has been named the Swiftie Capital of the U.S.: When the city changed its name to Swiftie Clara last summer, it was supposed to be a fun ...

mercurynews.com/2024/04/12/this-silicon-valley-city-has-been-named-the-swiftie-capital-of-the-u-s/

Quick Glance: Santa Clara: The Swiftie Capital of the USA

When Santa Clara ceremonially changed its name to Swiftie Clara last summer in honor of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “The Eras Tour” coming to town, it was supposed to be a fun gesture for two nights only. But the moniker seems to have stuck, as new data suggests the Silicon Valley city is the nation’s Swiftie Capital.

How did Santa Clara achieve this recognition? Through an analysis by Casino.org of the 20 cities visited by Swift on the 2023 U.S. leg of her tour, evaluating various metrics such as tour attendance, Google searches, TikTok posts, and Swift-themed events.

Approximately 10,700 TikTok videos were recorded during Swift's concerts on July 28 and 29 in Santa Clara. One standout video shows Swift pointing to the crowd during the “Enchanted” musical interlude, with fireworks from Great America lighting up the background.

Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who named Swift the honorary mayor, expressed pride in her city being the Swiftie Capital. The tour attracted around 137,000 fans, surpassing the city's population.

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Monarch delivers first 70 hp electric tractor to City of Berkeley: The City of Berkeley, California becomes the first to take delivery of a a 70 hp Monarch MK-V ...

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S.F.'s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes at risk of defaulting on $1 ...

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Decades after a US butterfly species vanished, a close relative is released to fill gap

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BMO chief says US economy improving, calls California 'a strategically important market'

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Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece: Secret passageways and ancient artifacts are the stars of new ...

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ocregister.com/2024/04/14/why-placentia-yorba-linda-unified-is-embracing-a-new-athletics-based-school-program/

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Why Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified is embracing a new athletics-based school program

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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage

nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/california-fast-food-restaurants-raised-prices-due-to-minimum-wage/

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Cybertruck owner says accelerator got stuck while he was driving: A man who posted to TikTok said that his Cybertruck accelerator got stuck while he was driving ...

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Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where

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Pleasanton: Chick-fil-A opens a second restaurant a mile away from its first: Dine-in, takeout service offered from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials: Oakland, California, is slapping the name of “San Francisco” on its airport in hopes of borrowing ...

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Is Sol Blume still happening? Concertgoers uneasy about Sacramento festival’s lack of updates

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Apr 18

Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges

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Apr 18

LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting: A Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a ...

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How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US

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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.

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O.J. Simpson’s white Ford Bronco might be for sale soon. You won’t believe how much it could go for

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Apr 14

Coachella 2024: No Doubt reunites after 9 years to dazzle fans at Coachella: The Orange County band shakes off the rust to play its hits, including ...

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Apr 12

The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...

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Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...

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Sen. Cotton suggests people ‘Take matters in their own hands’ when facing pro-Hamas protesters

jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797486

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Apr 09

Buyers grab downtown San Jose condos in foreclosure auction with winning bids up to $32,300

mercurynews.com/2024/04/09/san-jose-real-estate-house-home-foreclose-auction-condo-economy-china/

Quick Glance: Buyers Secure San Jose Downtown Condos at Foreclosure Auction with Bids up to $32,300

Potential buyers gathered for an auction to acquire ten condominiums in a residential building in downtown San Jose constructed by a developer facing challenges, despite legal processes aiming to postpone the foreclosure and sale.

Following the delinquency of Z&L Properties in paying the HOA maintenance fees for the ten condominiums, the association for the dual-tower complex organized the auction.

Despite the issuance of a temporary restraining order by Santa Clara County Superior Court Helen Williams on April 2, the auction activities continued outside the courthouse, leading to an unexpected and thrilling sequence of events.

Z&L Properties has a 90-day window to reclaim ownership of the recently sold units if the outstanding fees, fines, and interests for each condominium are settled. Nevertheless, the purchasers of the nine units paid a remarkable fraction of the expected price for residential properties in a high-rise building in the Bay Area.

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Abbott to close Bay Area plant, lay off nearly 200 employees: Abbott Laboratories has announced plans to lay off nearly 200 employees in the Bay Area as it ...

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S.F. plans to dramatically redesign streets at site of deadly West Portal crash: After a crash in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood killed a family of ...

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Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere: A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect ...

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where

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The Sacramento Bee

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No more after-hours texts from your boss? Bill to limit employer contact passes first vote

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S.F. DA has message for those delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest: San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins urged anyone delayed by protests that shut ...

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SF police say 14-year-old suspected of torching Waymo vehicle: San Francisco police said Wednesday that they identified a 14-year-old boy suspected of setting a ...

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Disneyland's $1.9-billion project is latest investment in Anaheim: The latest expansion project at Disneyland follows the opening of California Adventure ...

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Tiny Sensor Aims to Monitor Tumors in Real Time: Researchers hope it could be a better alternative to biopsies

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Small California home size of hotel room hits market for $1.7M: Located at the end of a quiet, residential cul-de-sac in Cupertino, the home is overlooked by ...

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Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

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California’s Crime Laws Face Overhaul With Rising Retail Theft: A coalition seeking to revamp California’s landmark criminal justice law says it’s collected ...

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Avangrid just broke ground on its first solar farm in California: Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), one of the US’s largest clean energy operators, has begun construction on ...

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Newport Beach’s library board to consider placement of two contested books in new process

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Graceful Silicon Valley home ‘built by legend,’ then owned by Apple CEO offered at $22.5M

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z's houses: Mansions in California, the Hamptons, more: From New York to California, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have invested hundreds of millions of ...

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Michelin-honored Palo Alto chef will open a French bistro in San Francisco: Bruno Chemel planning summer debut for Le Parc Bistrobar

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Enrollment plunge feared as California FAFSA applications drop 46%: Enrollment plunge feared as California FAFSA applications drop by nearly half with college ...

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Popular Mexican restaurant near LSU sets plans for expansion: Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey will soon expand into the Walk-On's test kitchen next door ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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‘You can have him.’ Why John Calipari’s exit from Kentucky is best for both parties.

Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari

John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.

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No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing room: LOS ANGELES — The California Attorney General declined to file criminal charges ...

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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...

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Corona beer maker Constellation Brands forecasts annual profit above estimates: Constellation Brands forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on ...

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Here comes a luxury train from Los Angeles to San Francisco and it might even carry fancy cars

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More EVs have already made the air cleaner in San Francisco: A recent study shows that the rise of electric vehicles in California’s Bay Area has improved air ...

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Coachella weekend 1: No Doubt reunites, Blur flops and influencers influence: The first weekend of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio ...

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Apr 16

Waymo's self-driving robotaxis are awesome. Here's how.: I took a Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco. It can be easy to crap on tech ...

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Tesla wants Apple's help proving a driver was playing on his iPhone when he died in an Autopilot crash

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