Castro Theatre’s orchestra seats won't get landmark designation

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Waymo: Robotaxi drove on wrong side of SF street to ensure safety: A driverless Waymo robotaxi drove on the wrong side of a San Francisco street ...

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A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence, police say

apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-breakin-d4ef7e9452615729a797f6e883235177

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.

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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.

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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4609862-newsom-set-to-propose-legislation-to-help-arizonans-get-abortions-in-california/

Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.

The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.

Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.

Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.

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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/

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'Elevating Earth Day into a national holiday is not radical — it's practical': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

theweek.com/politics/make-earth-day-national-holiday

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Apr 19

Nearly Half of Califonia’s Riverside Residents Struggle to Pay Bills in Poll: Almost half of households in Riverside, California, can’t afford usual expenses and ...

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Apr 21

California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/there-s-at-least-one-job-seeker-per-opening-in-five-us-states

Quick Glance: Outlook on Labor Markets in California, New Jersey, and Connecticut

There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states, indicating a loosening of the labor market in parts of the country.

Connecticut joined California, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington in the list of states where the ratio of jobless people per opening is one or more. Meanwhile, Arizona and New York are nearing parity with a rate of 0.9, according to February data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The ratio of one or more in some states suggests a dynamic in the labor market being monitored by Federal Reserve officials for potential interest rate adjustments. This trend aligns with a gradual cooling and lower inflation.

Nationally, the job market remains challenging, with job openings outnumbering unemployed individuals. The ongoing rate of 0.7 over 10 months implies the potential for every unemployed worker to find at least one available position.

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Veterans Need More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas, Sen. Tester Says: Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen ...

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Apr 21

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/

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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...

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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.

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San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...

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Dead gray whale washes up on Alameda beach: A dead gray whale washed up on a beach in Alameda on Saturday night, becoming the first reported whale death in the ...

mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/dead-gray-whale-washes-up-on-san-francisco-beach/

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Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/

Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year

Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.

The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.

Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.

The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.

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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...

apnews.com/article/disney-labor-performers-characters-union-california-051600690cdfaad7779e130a6e89b547

Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization

Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.

The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."

A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.

Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.

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Accused shoplifters nabbed when getaway car runs out of gas, California police say

sacbee.com/news/california/article287881925.html

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Apr 21

Why haven’t blue states rushed to join Newsom’s call for constitutional amendment on guns?

mercurynews.com/2024/04/21/why-havent-blue-states-rushed-to-join-newsoms-call-for-constitutional-amendment-on-guns/

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Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen

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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...

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Golden Gate Ferry indefinitely suspends S.F.-Sausalito rides: Officials with Golden Gate Ferry said an issue was discovered at the Sausalito pier during a ...

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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/

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Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation

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The Orange County Register

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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 ...

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The Orange County Register

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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...

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The Jerusalem Post

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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...

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.

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Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in SF: Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco's North Beach ...

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Highest cannabis use found among lower-income, less-educated in new survey: The highest regular cannabis use was found among lower-income, less-educated U.S ...

thehill.com/homenews/4602611-highest-cannabis-use-found-among-lower-income-less-educated-survey/

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Iconic San Francisco LGBTQ bar, The Stud, reopens in a new location: After a four-year closure, an iconic San Francisco bar has a new home.

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SF’s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes, Parkmerced, is at risk of defaulting on ...

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The Wall Street Journal

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Exclusive | Annie Leibovitz Lists 65-Acre California Farm for $8.995 Million: The celebrity photographer didn’t spend as much time at the Bolinas property as ...

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Latest line: A good week for London Breed, a bad week for Steve Garvey: San Francisco mayor lands a diplomatic coup, while GOP Senate candidate's tax ...

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San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...

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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.

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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’

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Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China

San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.

Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.

The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.

China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.

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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open: A tiny cabin village is finally open after years of planning and controversy over the ...

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3 retail spaces at Emporium San Francisco Centre have been leased: The new openings follow an exodus from the Emporium San Francisco Centre that included the ...

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Apr 17

California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

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NASA images show how big Death Valley’s ‘rare’ lake got this winter: The driest place in North America had a lake big enough you could kayak in this past winter.

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Nearly 50 pounds of meth hidden in ice chest full of fish seized at border, feds say

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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/

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Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis: California has recognized this urgency and in 2022 passed SB54, mandating a 25 percent ...

thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4603219-let-california-lead-the-way-out-of-our-global-plastic-pollution-crisis/

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California launches unprecedented targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045: California on Monday released a first-of-its-kind plan to harness more than half ...

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4611524-california-climate-unprecedented-nature-based-targets-carbon-neutrality/

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Robotaxi drives on the opposite lane for half a minute despite the closure line - the Google company praises the software

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Former Marine sentenced to prison in Planned Parenthood clinic firebombing: A former Marine who firebombed a Planned Parenthood clinic in Orange County, Calif. ...

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Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic

A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'

Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.

Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.

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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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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/

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Prosecutors in California excluded Jewish and Black jurors, records suggest: Pamela Price, the Alameda county district attorney, is reviewing 35 death penalty ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/california-death-penalty-cases-review-juror-discrimination

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Transformers One Posters Showcase Star-Studded Cast for Origin Movie: A new batch of Transformers One posters are out, previewing some of the main cast members ...

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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.

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S.F. Robotaxi company Cruise looking to shed more office space : San Francisco Robotaxi company Cruise looking to shed more office space in the city

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California bill would ban NDAs for legislative negotiations: ‘This should not happen again’

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287918495.html

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Napa Valley is California’s wine barometer, an expensive one: Big corporations — and lots of tourists — are changing the West Coast’s most famous wine-growing ...

ft.com/content/15a3ed6f-60cc-4410-9e4e-b517387c932c

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sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-1-7-million-toilet-party-19409232.php

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SF’s $1.7 million toilet saga concludes with potty-themed party: Potty-themed party celebrating San Francisco’s celebrity bathroom concludes $1 ...

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Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know: Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover stretches of ...

apnews.com/article/superbloom-flowers-2024-california-rain-3ef5f84eb74fdd6b670032a1ba46cf44

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Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium: Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast ...

reuters.com/world/us/stranded-sea-otter-pups-paired-with-surrogate-moms-california-aquarium-2024-04-12/

Quick Glance: Rescuing Stranded Sea Otter Pups with Surrogate Moms in California Aquarium

Annually, approximately 10 to 15 stranded sea otter pups are discovered along the California coastline, often a result of storms causing separation between mother and offspring.

Through a collaboration between the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the pups are connected with surrogate sea otter mothers to impart crucial skills and facilitate their return to the wilderness.

Program manager Megan Smylie details how the adult surrogate mother will impart behaviors to the pups that humans are incapable of teaching, such as foraging, prey manipulation, and shell opening.

Having already saved eight stranded pups, the two aquariums aspire for additional organizations to join the initiative in boosting the wild population and safeguarding the ecosystem of the Californian coast.

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Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...

axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump

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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 ...

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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

sacbee.com/news/california/article287739805.html

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It’s Really Hard to Rebuild a Marsh: Scientists hope a gentler approach can save those in San Francisco Bay.

hakaimagazine.com/news/making-a-marsh-out-of-a-mud-pile/

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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.

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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/

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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/

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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

apnews.com/article/paris-hilton-youth-facilities-regulation-california-b3fa67c952c686f7dafe3dddf83c114f

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UC Berkeley is fighting antisemitism from the inside: Bicoastal criticism has magnified the challenges roiling UC Berkeley six months after the Oct ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/21/uc-berkeley-antisemitism-00153463

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UC Berkeley Students Set Up Encampment To Protest War In Gaza: UC Berkeley is the first college in California to establish an encampment.

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The Orange County Register

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OC superintendent, absent from meetings for more than a year, expects to return in August

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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 ...

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.

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The Wall Street Journal

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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.

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Chinese-Americans Are Pushing San Francisco Toward the Political Center: Long a reliable voting bloc for the left, Chinese-Americans have been important drivers ...

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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 ...

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Apr 21

Cherry Blossom Festival bids farewell to SF Japantown’s grove of trees: The Japantown Peace Plaza will close for two years of renovation after Sunday’s parade to ...

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Apr 14

Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating

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Apr 16

California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries: Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled chicken ...

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Quick Glance: California's New Minimum Wage Law Impacting Various Sectors

California's recent law enforcing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has set off a series of reactions.

There are already cascading effects reaching from custodians to hotel housekeepers and also impacting higher-earning employees in the fast-food industry.

Approximately 5 million low-wage workers in the state may also receive salary increases, affecting around 3% of the entire US workforce.

The potential repercussions could have a significant impact on a national labor cost index and potentially influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rate cuts.

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