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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 went into effect April 1; chains say burritos and burgers are getting more expensive in …
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 in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that will …
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 for support, questions arise about the Fed’s strategy and the future of banking stability. I …
(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 Texas strengthened its border. In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom increased the California National Guard’s …
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, leaving workers grappling with the harsh consequences of policy decisions. Key Points: Recent minimum wage …
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 the urgent need for awareness and prevention. California child sex trafficking sting leads to 24 …
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. transportation infrastructure. Key Points: Ground has been broken on a new high-speed rail system connecting …
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. Their Hollywood ending is far from certain. The six fiercely competitive California districts key to …
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 decision, which follows legislative efforts to bolster the wages of the state’s lowest-paid employees, has …
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 post published Friday, the search giant said the bill, officially known as the California Journalism …
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 right to ignore an employer’s communications during “nonworking hours” except for emergencies or work scheduling. …
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 wages – Closes doors forever. Other chains have already raised prices this week – foot …
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 the Legislative Progressive Caucus, introduced AB 1990, which would allow law enforcement to conduct arrests …
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 — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) April 2, 2024 Savannah Graziano, a 15-year-old who was abducted by …
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 it will have, if any. pic.twitter.com/kxbf8yEQ1E — WarnTracker 2.0 (@j77324) March 30, 2024 The top …
California is the early signalhttps://t.co/9Vvwyj9yBS — Daniel Spenrath (@Daniel_Spenrath) March 24, 2024 https://twitter.com/dailyjobcuts/status/1771227081633886309
Police department posts photos of suspects with Lego heads to protect IDs under new California law https://t.co/dtrWlf2mmr pic.twitter.com/fmvb4sexvR — New York Post (@nypost) March 20, 2024 Getting arrested is no child’s play — except for these California cops. The Murrieta Police Department has been posting hilarious arrest and lineup photos with suspects’ faces replaced by …
State Farm plans to not renew roughly 72,000 property and commercial apartment policies in California starting this summer, the company announced Wednesday. About 30,000 of the affected policies will be for homeowner, rental, residential community association and business owner insurance. The other approximately 42,000 will be for commercial apartment policies. That will make up a …
ACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have approved a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis, in a tissue-thin win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who personally campaigned for the measure’s passage. The state accounts for nearly a third of the …
How can these states prioritize the comfort and well-being of homeless individuals, incarcerated individuals, and migrants over hardworking taxpayers and law-abiding citizens? It is beyond comprehension that taxpayer dollars are being squandered on initiatives that cater to these populations while neglecting the needs of everyday Americans. Establishing medical respite centers for discharged hospital patients experiencing …
So, we’ll never know the truth about this story. https://t.co/RSUz6pLBlS — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) March 14, 2024 At least 16 members of a California sheriff’s office were injured in an explosion Wednesday at an FBI training facility. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT team was training inside the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical …
Pharmacists in California are required to complete this woke ideology course. This course includes a list of people that automatically are guilty of privilege and marginalizing less fortunate groups -Males-Christians-White people-Heterosexuals-Non-transgenders-Able-bodied… pic.twitter.com/wLEB9OXB4e — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 12, 2024 This mandatory woke ideology course for pharmacists in California is not just absurd but dangerously divisive. …
View post on imgur.com California Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D) wants to give free, taxpayer-funded legal aid to illegal migrants who have “been convicted of, or who is currently appealing a conviction for, a violent or serious felony.” The bill, AB 2031, would also “expand those qualifying services to persons having an intent to reside in …
California Sending Notices To People Saying They Are “Not registered with a qualified political party” 🚨 The Republican Party Is Not Even An Option To Select On The Mailer (Also She Was Removed As A Registered Republican) It Makes You “Choose out of 3 different parties on this… pic.twitter.com/J5FUAwRGNJ — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) March …
The five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went missing on a trip from Nevada to California were confirmed dead on Thursday. First responders found the crashed CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter following hours of searching on Wednesday, but they did not find the crew until Thursday morning. “It is with a heavy heart and profound …
