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Congressional Republicans urge Newsom to suspend California gas tax hike

Written on 24 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN House Republicans from California are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s annual gas tax increase as Golden State residents grapple with the highest gas prices in the country. [Gazette] All 11 House Republicans from California... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to slash 10,000 jobs, reduce state deficit

Written on 10 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Friday to reduce the state’s budget deficit by slashing 10,000 vacant jobs and cutting spending. Through his revised budget proposal, Newsom plans to close both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget... (Continue reading)

Mismanagement of California and your canceled insurance policy

Written on 11 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN As policy holders are receiving cancellation notices in the mail, the insurance industry is struggling to survive. Industry leaders are grappling with massive fire losses, increased claims payout, inflation, and an actuarial system that did not... (Continue reading)

California’s bong sale misses the mark

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to recoup the more than $14 million a group of cannabis companies owe in back taxes, the state held an auction selling items such as glass bongs (water pipes), snow cone machines and shelving... (Continue reading)

Man shot after using women’s bathroom at California park

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and pistol-whipped a man after he used a women’s bathroom at a Southern California park on Saturday. [Sacramento Bee] The man went to use the men’s restroom at Sylvan Park in Redlands, but it... (Continue reading)

California needs an equitable income tax system

Written on 9 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

Statement by California Controller Malia Cohen Cohen released the following statement following last month’s announcement that the L.A. Dodgers signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with pitcher Shohei Ohtani. The contract is structured so that Ohtani will receive $2 million... (Continue reading)

Newsom extends health benefits to undocumented immigrants

Written on 1 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a huge budget shortfall, on Monday Governor Gavin Newsom offered comprehensive healthcare insurance to California’s approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants. “In California, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage — regardless of income or... (Continue reading)

California utility bills slightly above national average

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN While two California cities rank among the urban areas with the highest utility bills in the United States, the Golden State itself falls a little above the national average and well below the most expensive states in... (Continue reading)

Pizza Hut franchises lay off more than 1,200 California delivery drivers

Written on 26 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In the lead-up to California implementing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, two Pizza Hut franchises in the Golden State are laying off more than 1,200 delivery drivers. [Business Insider] Starting in April, Assembly Bill 1228... (Continue reading)

California smugglers disguise drugs as spices, noodles

Written on 17 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal prosecutors announced on Friday they had filed charges against four California men who allegedly smuggled drugs disguised as noodles, spices and car parts to other countries. As part of a transnational drug trafficking organization, the suspects... (Continue reading)