Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians
apnews.com/article/usc-muslim-valedictorian-speech-canceled-palestinians-israel-7b481db2d4e0db040b091bf8457f0b3f
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.
Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287815015.html
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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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 ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage-restaurant-raise-pay-compete-2024-4
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.
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
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/
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/
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
apnews.com/article/disneyland-expansion-approved-california-theme-park-anaheim-b6e2a9fe4247202788dbfc1c914d758d
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
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
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
California reparations bills clear first state Senate hearings. ‘It’s what is owed’
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article287761430.html
Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-order-kiosks-burger-king-popeyes-2024-4
Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
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.
Tesla cuts Full Self-Driving subscription prices in US, Canada: Elon Musk's Tesla said on Friday it has cut prices of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-full-self-driving-subscription-prices-us-canada-2024-04-12/
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/
MAJOR BEEF: The owner of the famed In-N-Out chain says she felt "an obligation to look out for our customer." www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/in-n-out-burger-heiress-fought-toe-to-toe-keep-costs-down-amid-minimum-wage-hike
‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthy
politico.com/news/2024/04/13/how-your-401k-ate-the-federal-budget-00150319
Sacramento is hiring for these open city jobs with employee benefits. What do they pay?
sacbee.com/news/local/article287838420.html
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/
Los Angeles Prices Jump 4% as Inflation Reignites in Some Cities: Los Angeles is seeing the biggest price gains in more than a year as inflation reawakens across ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/los-angeles-prices-jump-4-as-inflation-reignites-in-some-cities
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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/
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
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
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
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
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 ...
reuters.com/legal/apple-denies-violating-us-court-order-epic-games-lawsuit-2024-04-13/
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
Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users
apnews.com/article/california-google-news-link-tax-0921cc2b39de591c173201e1ec4bee64
Southern California inflation heats up in early 2024: Local inflation was rising at a 4% annual pace in March – a decided upswing from price gains of 3 ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/10/southern-california-inflation-heats-up-in-early-2024/
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hosted events in San Francisco, New York, and London in April to pitch AI services to Fortune 500 executives ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/openais-altman-pitches-chatgpt-enterprise-large-firms-including-some-microsoft-2024-04-12/
Newport Beach’s library board to consider placement of two contested books in new process
ocregister.com/2024/04/13/newport-beachs-library-board-to-consider-placement-of-two-contested-books-in-new-process/
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
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 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/10/avangrid-first-solar-farm-california/
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
Focus: Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices
reuters.com/markets/us/soaring-insurance-costs-hit-us-buyers-finally-get-break-car-prices-2024-04-11/
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/
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
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
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara out on bond after alleged $16 million theft from MLB star
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-charges-court-16-million/73304065007/
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
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
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
In-N-Out makes price pledge with California minimum wage law, as others raise rates, slash staff
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/12/in-n-out-holds-prices-california-fast-food-minimum-wage/73306980007/
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/
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/
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
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
Newsom orders state workers back into the office: State workers will need to be in the office two days a week, according to an administration memo issued ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/governor-newsom-orders-state-workers-return-to-office-00151625
Robotaxi regulators say Tesla hasn't contacted them about plans: Elon Musk said he plans to unveil a Tesla robotaxi this summer, but California and Nevada ...
nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/robotaxi-regulators-say-tesla-hasnt-contacted-plans-rcna147456
California just hiked minimum wage for fast food workers. Some restaurants are replacing them with kiosks
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/california-minimum-wage-fast-food-kiosks/
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
Gavin Stone puts in stellar start for Dodgers in win over Padres: Gavin Stone throws five perfect innings and doesn't let a benches-clearing incident with ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-04-13/dodgers-san-diego-padres-gavin-stone-recap
How inflation is hurting Biden's progress on the economy: In dealing with the economy, President Biden faces all too-real consequences of higher inflation ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-10/why-biden-is-getting-little-credit-for-the-good-economy
California failed to track how billions are spent to combat homelessness programs, audit finds
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/11/california-homelessness-programs-audit-billions/73282144007/
Quick Glance: California's Lack of Oversight on Billions for Homelessness Programs: State Audit
- A new state audit report criticizes California for failing to track the effectiveness of its billion-dollar spending on homelessness programs.
- California is faulted for not taking enough measures to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of its homelessness programs.
- The audit revealed that two programs, including the Homekey program by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the CalWORKs Housing Support Program by the California Department of Social Services, appear cost-effective.
- The audit calls for improved data collection and public reporting of the costs and outcomes of homelessness programs in California.
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Narwhal open for tours in Dana Point Harbor: The ship will be docked Saturday at the Ocean Institute for the public to explore.
ocregister.com/2024/04/12/u-s-coast-guard-cutter-narwhal-open-for-tours-in-dana-point-harbor/
Elon Musk, Grimes appear friendly on X after contentious custody battle: Elon Musk and Grimes sued each other over their three kids last year ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-grimes-appear-friendly-x-after-contentious-custody-battle-2024-4
McDonald’s plan to offset California minimum wage hike? Bring bagels back: California’s historic wage hike for fast-food workers drove McDonald’s Corp ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/12/mcdonalds-plan-to-offset-california-wage-hike-bring-bagels-back/
Court upholds California's authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-upholds-californias-authority-to-set-nation-leading-vehicle-emission-rules
AI is threatening Americans’ jobs. Could guaranteed income provide a safety net?: Michael Tubbs was born and raised in Stockton, California, roughly a one-hour ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/tech/ai-jobs-threat-guaranteed-income/
Hewlett Packard Enterprise sues China's Inspur over server patents
reuters.com/legal/litigation/hewlett-packard-enterprise-sues-chinas-inspur-over-server-patents-2024-04-15/
Google blocking links to California news outlets from search results: Tech giant is protesting proposed law that would require large online platforms to pay ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/12/google-search-blocking-california-news
Funny, sassy cat was rescued 3 years ago in California. She’s still waiting for a home
sacbee.com/news/california/article287528910.html
Brazilian Singer Ludmilla Makes History On Coachella Main Stage: Ludmilla makes history by becoming the first Afro-Latina woman to perform on the main stage at ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/heres-how-ludmilla-made-history-at-coachella-2024/
California Republican wants more penalties for buying child sex. She claims bill got ‘hijacked’
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287712860.html
California retains standing as the world's 5th largest economy: The state secured its No. 5 spot for the seventh year, defying global economic challenges.
sfchronicle.com/california/article/california-retains-standing-world-s-5th-largest-19406905.php
Migrants thank Biden for letting them in as US Border Patrol's San Diego processing centers reach eye-popping 245% capacity
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/migrants-thank-biden-for-letting-them-in-as-us-border-patrols-san-diego-processing-centers-reach-eye-popping-245-capacity/
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