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Last month, California made headlines by increasing the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20, which many workers across the state were quite pleased about. Unfortunately, it seems like that’s not enough, as new reports suggest that some want to …
Another earthquake swarm has been rumbling along the California-Mexico border. More than two dozen quakes greater than magnitude 2.5 have occurred since just after midnight Saturday, with epicenters about 175 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and 100 miles northeast …
The Democrat-dominated California state legislature has once again rejected a proposal to create a single-payer health care system — socialized medicine, or so-called “Medicare for All” — due to the high cost amid budget deficits. The idea of a government-run, …
DOOCY: “Have you heard that VP Harris is telling friends that she may go back to California and run for governor if the election does not go her way?” KJP: “That is news to me.”pic.twitter.com/QeAnmLrDAE — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 16, …
A neighborhood in Long Beach, California has become the first and possibly not last to ban unsupervised Airbnb rentals over concerns about drug-filled parties plaguing homes. In April, College Estates resident Andy Oliver filed a petition to the city’s Community …
A California man ordered by his city to conceal the boat parked in his driveway with a fence hired his artist neighbor to paint a photo-realistic image of the vessel in an act of rebellious compliance. Etienne Constable said the …
Ah, behold the majestic dance of bureaucracy! So, let me get this straight: Californians are supposed to rejoice because they might save a few pennies running their air conditioners or charging their electric cars, but in exchange, they’ll get slapped …
In the second least surprising news of the day…. Tech Jobs are leaving California – via Apollo (Torston Slok) pic.twitter.com/rsqKgpoYFX — Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) (@chigrl) May 9, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saWlRI10LiQ
The State of California is suing Rocklin Unified School District over its policy to notify parents when students request changes to their gender identity. Assemblymember Bill Aseley defends the district’s stance, emphasizing parental rights and the importance of fundamental rights. …
California’s recent minimum wage hike, especially for restaurant workers, has sparked significant challenges for the industry. Restaurant owners, including those at popular chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s, are grappling with operational and financial adjustments to stay competitive while meeting increased …
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently found himself in a rather unexpected situation. Seeking public input on the design of a new California coin, he opened the floodgates to a deluge of ruthless and often scathing suggestions. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/newsom-s-request-for-new-california-coin-ideas-sparks-public-response/ss-AA1nVY2C https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/newsom-gets-hilarious-reality-check-after-turning-to-public-for-new-state-coin-design/ar-AA1nPfNL View post …
via Mike Shedlock Food away from home has risen at least 0.3 percent for 34 out of the last 36 months. CPI data from the BLS, California Fast Food Prices Gordon Haskett Sticker Shock in California Higher state minimum wage …
Literally had to leave the state because I could not find a reasonable studio. Crossed the state border and living a better life! h/t thinkB4WeSpeak
California bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035. California charging stations: pic.twitter.com/sUeE3Tr5II — Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) April 27, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold …
Unveiling a little-known intervention, the Federal Reserve injected $152 billion into big banks in March 2023, surpassing aid provided during both the 2008 and 2020 crises. As regional banks, grappling with precarious balance sheets, increasingly turn to the discount window …
(The Center Square) – (The Center Square) – California seized over one million fentanyl pills just last week, more than was seized in all of February, highlighting how much smuggling of drugs and illegal immigrants has shifted to California since …
In the clash between economic realities and political aspirations, California’s fast-food industry finds itself at the forefront. As the state raises its minimum wage, businesses are forced to adapt or face financial strain. The result? A rapid shift toward automation, …
Ages span from 20 to 70, raising questions about the prevalence of such crimes in America. Law enforcement emphasizes the continuous nature of these activities and calls for heightened vigilance from parents. Operation Spring Cleaning results in multiple arrests, highlighting …
As ground is broken on the Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Southern California and Las Vegas, anticipation builds for faster travel and economic prosperity. With speeds comparable to global high-speed systems, this project marks a significant milestone in U.S. …
LOS ANGELES — It appears, at first glance, that Democrats couldn’t have scripted it any better — their pathway to reclaiming the House runs straight through deep blue California, which is poised to back President Joe Biden by double digits. …
California’s recent move to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, up from the current $15.50, effective April 2024, has sparked significant discussions about its impact on the labor market, businesses, and the broader economy. The …
Google announced Friday it would remove links to California news sites from its search results for some users as it continues to push back against a pending state bill that would require the company to pay publishers. In a blog …
A scathing new report claims California can not meaningfully track or measure the results of the $20 billion it spent on the homelessness crisis.
Los Angeles, where Hollywood and its glitter shine, attracts tourists from all over the world. But behind the glittering facade, it’s another image of the golden state. Homelessness, poverty, unemployment, California is far from the American dream.
via Mike Shedlock California Progressives seek a right ‘Right to Disconnect’ from corporate communications during nonworking hours. Right to Disconnect Please note that a California proposal would guarantee a Legal Right to Disconnect. The Assembly bill would grant employees a legal …
by Rufus Juice And what did we think was going to happen? Restaurants operate on razor thin margins. Its why the forced closures of Covid closed so many – forever. Mandating people close doors – Closes doors forever. Mandating unsustainable …
California Democrats appear to be backtracking on some soft-on-crime policies, according to a number of new bills introduced in the state legislature seeking harsher penalties for retail theft. Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, a Democrat from LA County and vice chair of …
HEARTBREAKING IN CALIFORNIA: In chilling new helicopter footage, Savannah Graziano, a teenage kidnapping victim, is tragically shot dead by police while running towards them for help, despite one officer's desperate plea to fellow deputies to 'stop shooting her'. WATCH pic.twitter.com/QiK5v2hTPW …
1) California hit 445,103 this week for continuing claims pic.twitter.com/SIWR07FrTO — WarnTracker 2.0 (@j77324) March 30, 2024 3) California lost 3,400 jobs last month. The new fast-food minimum wage goes into effect next week. I’m curious to see what impact …
