Suspect arrested in break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's home, police say: Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home ...
apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-e5b521d0220f9752a1dd9aad0d61d12c
Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless
- Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.
- Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.
- Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.
- Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.
Elon Musk and Tesla: Is the CEO’s controversial behavior responsible for company’s struggles?
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/elon-musk-and-tesla-is-the-ceos-controversial-behavior-responsible-for-companys-struggles/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Tesla: Influence of CEO's divisive behavior on company's challenges
- The wealthiest individual globally freely voices his opinions, often sparking debate.
- Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has attacked U.S. election integrity, embraced White-supremacist propaganda, and accused President Joe Biden of treason.
- Experts suggest that Musk's conduct may deter potential customers, but larger issues impact his company. With growing competition in the electric vehicle market, his polarizing personality could lead to more significant long-term damage.
- While Musk may be damaging Tesla’s image with some consumers, the primary focus remains on the product and its dependability. Many consumers do not base their purchasing decisions on the political views of the company's leader.
California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says: California will conclude a two-year investigation into Exxon and the fossil fuel industry's role ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/california-wrap-up-exxon-plastics-probe-in-weeks-ag-says-2024-04-23/
US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-warns-harmful-reactions-fake-botox-injections-2024-04-23/
SCOTUS weighs strict abortion ban against emergency care law: A case being heard this week centers on a Biden effort to preserve abortion access in states with ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/supreme-court-abortion-idaho-emtala
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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 ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/tesla-layoffs-bay-area-19418511.php
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.
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.
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/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4610355-khanna-says-speaker-johnson-deserves-to-keep-his-job/
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.
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.
Opposing views on USC's decision to cancel valedictorian's speech: USC has a right to control its events, some readers say. Others believe the decision to cancel ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-20/opposing-views-on-usc-decision-to-cancel-valedictorians-speech
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.
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/
Opinion | What Ever Happened to Gavin Newsom?: He was a rising star a few months ago, but bad governance and the phony factor caught up to him.
wsj.com/articles/what-ever-happened-to-gavin-newsom-politician-career-2024-race-phony-factor-62fbdd5b
Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287815015.html
San Francisco Mayor Gives Panda Diplomacy a Try: In a city still struggling to recover from the pandemic, Mayor London Breed hopes giant pandas will lift the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/san-francisco-mayor-gives-panda-diplomacy-a-try.html
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
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
OC superintendent, absent from meetings for more than a year, expects to return in August
ocregister.com/2024/04/21/oc-superintendent-absent-from-meetings-for-more-than-a-year-expects-to-return-in-august/
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/
SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
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/
Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...
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Meteor shower to peak in California sky soon. Here’s when and the best way to watch
sacbee.com/news/local/article287840690.html
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 ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/anaheim-council-approves-disneylandforward-paving-way-for-decades-of-new-experiences/
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-pfas-lawsuit-cites-epas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rules-2024-04-15/
Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...
businessinsider.com/grimes-apologizes-to-fans-for-technical-issues-after-coachella-set-2024-4
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-16/the-ev-market-is-in-trouble-the-latest-sign-is-teslas-layoffs
Microsoft has started blocking employee access to Perplexity AI: Microsoft blocks employee access to Perplexity AI, a major Azure OpenAI customer.
businessinsider.com/microsoft-blocking-perplexity-ai-employee-access-2024-4
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Internet Works Its Magic for Only Cat With No Interest at Adoption Event: It may have its decriers, but now and again social media can work wonders ...
newsweek.com/internet-works-magic-cat-zero-interest-during-adoption-event-1891898
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 ...
n-tv.de/leute/Bill-Gates-und-Paula-Hurd-feiern-Paar-Premiere-article24874069.html
Google employees and Palestinian solidarity protesters have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling for the cancellation of the company’s $1 ... Show more
Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/prince-harry-america-residence/
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
California reparations bills clear first state Senate hearings. ‘It’s what is owed’
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article287761430.html
Restaurants that raised menu prices in California after new wage law: Restaurant owners from two-store operators to some of the state's biggest have upped menu ...
businessinsider.com/restaurants-that-raised-menu-prices-california-after-new-wage-law-2024-4
Australia got a new sub drone far faster than the US Navy could have, company says
defenseone.com/technology/2024/04/australia-got-new-sub-drone-far-faster-us-navy-could-have-company-says/395949/
LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.: Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0416/los-angeles-housing-homeless-artificial-intelligence
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Google fires 28 employees involved in 'Googlers against Genocide' sit-in at New York, Sunnyvale offices
foxbusiness.com/markets/google-fires-28-employees-involved-googlers-against-genocide-sit-corporate-headquarters
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.
San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane: San Francisco restaurant owner Eiad Eltawil says he's on a 30-day hunger strike ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/san-francisco-bike-lane-hunger-strike/73359978007/
Who owns businesses and rentals in California? A lawmaker wants the public to know
mercurynews.com/2024/04/18/who-owns-businesses-in-california-a-lawmaker-wants-the-public-to-know-2/
America's 'most endangered rivers' list: Sewage, toxic algae, construction feed the crisis
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/american-rivers-asks-public-to-protect-most-endangered-rivers/73327298007/
As Washington Keeps China at Arm’s Length, California Offers a Giant Panda Hug: In a contentious election year, most U.S. politicians are distancing themselves ...
wsj.com/world/as-washington-keeps-china-at-arms-length-california-offers-a-giant-panda-hug-c9da91e9
California readies itself as ‘abortion sanctuary’ while Arizona gears up for ban: Golden state expanded abortion access after Roe was repealed in 2022 while ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/california-abortion-sanctuary-arizona-ban
Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians: To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/california-budget-cuts-would-harm-autistic-young-adults
Tesla to slash more than 10% of its global workforce: CEO Elon Musk cited job overlap and the need to reduce costs. Bloomberg News estimated that the layoffs ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-15/tesla-to-slash-15-of-its-global-workforce
California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for ‘Erin Brockovich’ contaminant
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/california-sets-long-awaited-drinking-water-limit-for-erin-brockovich-contaminant/
Nearly 3 million Californians at risk of losing home internet service: The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a $30 subsidy, helping millions of ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-22/federal-internet-subsidy-expires-this-month-leaving-2-8-million-californians-at-risk-of-losing-access
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
startribune.com/vista-outdoor-federal-remington-speer-ammunition-czechoslavik-group-csg-jd-vance/600359905/
Arizona's abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins: William T. Howell, who copied the 1864 law from California, was a progressive by the standards of ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-18/is-arizonas-supreme-court-taking-the-state-back-to-the-19th-century-its-actually-worse-than-that
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 ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/cybertruck-accelerator-stuck-driving-issue-tesla-recall-musk-rcna147832
Google blocks California news in response to bill that would force tech giant to pay
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244416887/google-blocks-california-news-payments-bill
Kaiser nurses protest use of AI that they say could put patient safety at risk: Northern California nurses marched outside Kaiser SF Medical Center to protest ...
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Demonstrators gathered near the Tesla factory in Fremont to protest the war in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel.
Read more updates on the protests throughout ... Show more www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gaza-protest-interstate-880-oakland-19403609.php
How In-N-Out Burger’s president runs her fast-food empire: Keep it simple, affordable and close
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/-n-burgers-president-runs-fast-food-empire-keep-simple-affordable-clos-rcna147156
Sacramento is hiring for these open city jobs with employee benefits. What do they pay?
sacbee.com/news/local/article287838420.html
California lawmakers kill measure meant to keep politics out of customer utility bills
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287940850.html
Google has fired 28 employees involved in protests over the tech company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government ... Show more yhoo.it/3UmDiV7
Ivy Getty Files for Divorce From Tobias Engel: After three years of marriage and a lavish wedding attended by Anya Taylor-Joy, Nancy Pelosi and Olivia Rodrigo ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/style/ivy-getty-divorce-tobias-engel.html
Full List of House Members Who Voted Against TikTok Ban: The House passed legislation by a 360-58 vote that would potentially ban TikTok if the Chinese company ...
newsweek.com/list-house-member-who-voted-against-tiktok-ban-1892524
Investigation underway after former SF Giants coach posts video showing him in inflight cockpit
mercurynews.com/2024/04/19/investigation-underway-after-former-sf-giants-coach-posts-video-showing-him-in-inflight-cockpit/
California franchisee warns fast food 'has become a luxury': The California franchisee warned that customers have to "think twice" about whether they can afford ...
businessinsider.com/fast-food-has-become-a-luxury-restaurant-prices-california-wage-2024-4
Bump Watch: All The Black Celebrity Women Pregnant In 2024: A new year, new babies on the way! From Gabourey Sidibe to Ashanti, check out a growing list of ...
essence.com/gallery/celebrity-women-pregnant-in-2024/
Opinion: How California's 'math wars' hurt Black, Latino students: Proponents say students are more motivated to study data science than algebra ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-19/math-wars-california-algebra2-data-science-schools-students-uc-csu
Deadly West Portal crash not a good reason to redesign nearby streets: Readers also comment on climate change, S.F. jail staffing and the Golden Gate Bridge ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/west-portal-crash-climate-change-gaza-protest-19412351.php
Editorial: Social media companies refuse to safeguard kids: State and federal lawmakers are trying to create regulations to protect kids from potential harms ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-22/editorial-california-lawmakers-try-again-to-make-social-media-companies-add-safeguards-for-kids
L.A. renters struggling and feeling pessimistic, survey finds: An annual survey from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs found renters under strain from the ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/renters-across-la-are-struggling-and-feeling-pessimistic-survey-finds
Editorial: Google's hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-19/editorial-google-hardball-tactics-against-california-news-outlets-show-why-it-should-be-regulated
The AI hype bubble is deflating. Now comes the hard part.: The tech industry got the world’s attention with AI. Now it’s busy convincing people to pay for it.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/18/ai-bubble-hype-dying-money/
Did USC go too far in cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?: Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-18/usc-stopped-a-valedictorian-from-speaking-due-to-safety-concerns-has-the-focus-on-campus-safety-gone-too-far
Pilot program brings 250 e-bikes to South Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and L.A.'s Department of Transportation, aided by nearly $3 million in ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/a-library-for-bike-riders-to-south-los-angeles
Gavin Newsom Can’t Help Himself: The California governor has made clear that he’s not running for president in 2024. But he’s getting antsy.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/gavin-newsom-biden-trump-2024/678051/
Biden administration gives California $45 million to help migrants: California is receiving a slightly larger share of a federal program earmarking $300 million ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-15/biden-administration-gives-california-45-million-to-help-recently-arrived-migrants
San Francisco Influence List: These people are directing the city’s future: San Francisco is changing. These are people whose decisions will shape that change — ...
sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/san-francisco-influence-list/
This Earth Day, America’s national parks need all of us to step up: Climate change, millions of visitors and a slim federal budget have all left our national ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/earth-day-national-parks-19409050.php
Danish company to build facility, bring 150 new jobs to Chesterfield: Danish technological company Topsoe announced that it will build a new manufacturing ...
richmond.com/news/local/business/topsoe-building-manufacturing-facility-in-chesterfield/article_7210163c-fe5a-11ee-8500-2789bb14358b.html
L.A. Opera defies elitist label with 'La Traviata,' 'Noah's Flood' : With Verdi's 'La Traviata' and Huang Ruo's 'Book of Mountains and Seas' as well as other ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-19/la-opera-la-traviata-noahs-flood
Lakers' Anthony Davis Says He'll 'Never' Win NBA DPOY: 'The League Doesn't Like Me'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117959-lakers-anthony-davis-says-hell-never-win-nba-dpoy-the-league-doesnt-like-me
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