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Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet: The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration.
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Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Security concerns after protests: California university cancels graduation ceremony with 65,000 participants
spiegel.de/ausland/gaza-proteste-kalifornische-uni-sagt-abschlussfeier-mit-65-000-teilnehmern-ab-a-6f085923-35ce-40ca-87d5-8d1bcccf14ac
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
China warns Blinken relations with US could go on a 'downward spiral': The US top diplomat Antony Blinken paid his second visit to the country in less than a ...
lemonde.fr/en/united-states/article/2024/04/26/china-warns-blinken-relations-with-us-could-go-on-a-downward-spiral_6669578_133.html
Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese interference
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reveals evidence of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections.
- Blinken emphasized the unacceptability of any Chinese interference in US elections and warned of further action if support for Russia does not end.
- He also defended the American right to protest and discussed ways to end the conflict in Gaza.
- Blinken discussed the importance of a potential peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, along with a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, before a ceasefire in Gaza.
What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
Inflation ticked higher in March as incomes, spending rose: Inflation picked up slightly in March as Americans saw their paychecks rise and kept up a sturdy pace ...
thehill.com/business/4623490-pce-inflation-rises-march-2024/
Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4623596-nancy-pelosi-pro-palestinian-protestors-oxford-union/
California driver fatally run over as he leans out to shut truck’s charging port: A man was fatally run over by his own pickup truck when he leaned out of the ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/26/california-driver-fatally-run-over-as-he-leans-out-to-shut-trucks-charging-port/
They found safe spaces on TikTok. A ban could devastate their communities.: With President Biden signing a bill that could ban TikTok, groups such as GriefTok ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/25/tiktok-ban-bill-us-communities/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed : New York's highest court overturned the 2020 rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein ...
apnews.com/article/weinstein-rape-overturned-metoo-whats-happening-3610385d7e05cabebed954b6b85f579d
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Anne Heche’s son says her estate can’t pay its debt of over $6 million: Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death ...
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/anne-heches-son-says-estate-cannot-pay-debt-6-million-rcna149320
Quick Glance: Anne Heche's Son Addresses Unpaid Debts in Estate
- Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's eldest child, is reportedly unable to pay his late mother's debts.
- Heche's estate reportedly consists of a 'modest bank account, royalty payments, and other residual income from pre-death projects,' as well as some business arrangements related to her career and a podcast.
- Despite ongoing appraisals of Heche's assets, at least seven creditors have filed suit against her estate, including Jennifer and John Durand, as well as Lynne Mishele who was living in their house at the time of the crash.
- Laffoon, as the administrator of Heche's estate, expressed optimism that creditor claims can be resolved fairly, but there are challenges due to insufficient funds to settle lawsuits from Heche's accident.
California schools may be required to provide kosher and halal meals: Schools with 5% of its population requesting kosher and halal diets would be required to ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/california-schools-may-be-required-to-provide-kosher-and-halal-meals/
San Diego official says city is ‘new epicenter’ of border crisis: A San Diego official on Thursday dubbed his city the “new epicenter” for the border crisis and ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622989-san-diego-new-epicenter-border-crisis/
These are some of the oldest restaurants in Orange County: The county's oldest continuously operating dining establishments date back to the 1920s and ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/these-are-some-of-the-oldest-restaurants-in-orange-county/
American Airlines forecasts upbeat Q2 profit as business travel rebounds: American Airlines forecast current-quarter profit largely above analysts' expectations ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/american-airlines-forecasts-second-quarter-profit-largely-above-estimates-2024-04-25/
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez shooting trial start date set by judge: The trial date for Cain Velasquez, a former mixed-martial arts champion charged with ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/cain-velasquez-shooting-trial-start-date-set-by-judge/
Quick Glance: Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Shooting Trial Start Date Set
- The trial for Cain Velasquez, the former mixed-martial arts champion charged with attempting to kill a man accused of molesting his child and instead shooting the man's stepfather after a lengthy South Bay car chase, is scheduled to start on September 9, as ruled by a judge on Wednesday.
- Judge Elizabeth Peterson also scheduled a pre-trial hearing for June 26 to determine the readiness of the prosecution and defense for the trial in September.
- Velasquez has been out of jail custody since November 2022, participating in wrestling and mixed-martial arts events in California and Arizona under release terms allowing court-approved travel for work.
- Velasquez, facing potential life imprisonment, is accused of shooting at Harry Goularte Jr. at least twice while he was traveling with his mother and stepfather from Morgan Hill to San Jose on February 28, 2022, to be fitted for an ankle monitor at a county office.
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Napa’s Brock Bowers goes to the Raiders in first round, No. 13 overall: Napa High star Brock Bowers selected by Raiders in first round of NFL Draft.
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/napas-brock-bowers-goes-to-the-raiders-in-first-round-no-13-overall/
Stunning satellite images show just how big Death Valley’s lake really was. See them
sacbee.com/news/california/article288018660.html
London mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to bring Super Bowl to UK’s capital if re-elected
theathletic.com/5445154/2024/04/25/london-super-bowl-sadiq-khan/
‘Duplex’ law allowing 4 homes on a lot struck down for California’s charter cities
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/duplex-law-allowing-4-homes-on-a-lot-struck-down-for-californias-charter-cities/
Car burglars snatch Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage in S.F.: Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff had a rude introduction to San Francisco’s vexing reputation for car ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/car-burglars-snatch-rep-adam-schiff-s-luggage-19424026.php
Insurers' climate alliance relaunches after member exodus: A global insurance coalition intended to help curb the sector's greenhouse gas emissions has ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/insurers-climate-alliance-relaunches-after-member-exodus-2024-04-25/
Why Your Vet Bill Is So High: Corporations and private-equity funds have been rolling up smaller chains and previously independent practices.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180/
The Sundance Film Festival may be moving. Here's why S.F. would be the: Why San Francisco should go big and get the Sundance Film Festival as one of the world’s ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/sundance-sf-bay-area-19419506.php
These are 10 of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County: These restaurants have been feeding locals for a century
dailynews.com/2024/04/25/these-are-10-of-the-oldest-restaurants-in-los-angeles-county/
Giving a hoot: How to protect owls in your backyard: Of 19 owl species found in the United States, more than half are losing populations – a similar trend to all ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/giving-a-hoot-how-to-protect-owls-in-your-backyard/
Girl breaks free from man’s grasp as he tries to pull her in car, California cops say
sacbee.com/news/california/article288025540.html
Arbor Day tree-planting isn't the climate fix it's cracked up to be: In California and beyond, responsibly managing and conserving mature forests is far more ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-26/arbor-day-tree-planting-climate-change-california-forests
SF increasing parking ticket enforcement. Here’s where it stands: San Francisco is cracking down on parking enforcement. Here’s how many citations the agency ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/parking-crackdown-tickets-enforcement-19419079.php
Local TV Cameras Capture Passerby’s Fight With California Mayor’s Security Detail
thedailybeast.com/local-tv-captures-fight-between-passerby-and-san-jose-mayors-security-detail
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Knott’s Berry Farm extends Boysenberry Festival for 2 more weekends: The signature Knott’s food fest features 75 specialty food items and a lineup of live shows ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/knotts-berry-farm-extends-boysenberry-festival-for-2-more-weekends/
California-born Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin glimpsed alive: It is the first time the Israeli American citizen, who was severely injured when Hamas ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-24/israel-hamas-hostage-hersh-goldberg-video
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Passerby picks fight with San Jose mayor’s security guard during TV interview: A man has been arrested after he disrupted an interview with San Jose, Calif. ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4621983-fight-san-jose-mayor-security-guard-during-tv-interview/
Riverside County deputy, 14 others arrested in trafficking bust: The Drug Enforcement Administration in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies busted ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/drug-trafficking-inland-empire-arrests-and-seizures
FCC to reinstate net neutrality, but it’s not as easy as it once was: 5G’s ability to offer different speeds for different purposes upends the traditional ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/24/net-neutrality-fcc-5g/
Focus: UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply
reuters.com/business/ups-fedex-transition-electric-vans-slowed-by-battery-shortages-low-supply-2024-04-25/
Rattlesnake season: Some tips to avoid getting bitten: Here's what to do and what not to do if bitten by a rattlesnake.
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/rattlesnake-season-some-tips-to-avoid-getting-bitten/
Bermuda gears up for annual Rims conference: Two hundred people are already registered to attend the Bermuda Rims reception May 7 at this year’s Riskworld 2024 ...
royalgazette.com/reinsurance/business/article/20240425/bermuda-gears-up-for-annual-rims-conference/
30th anniversary: A look back at President Nixon’s funeral: It was the first time that five U.S. presidents and their first ladies attended the funeral of ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/30th-anniversary-a-look-back-at-president-nixons-funeral/
Yosemite unveils multi-million dollar renovations ahead of summer: New hiking trails, viewing decks and modern toilets are among the improvements Yosemite ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/yosemite-waterfalls-improvements-19408610.php
California prison counselor sues CDCR, alleging discrimination and whisteblower retaliation
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article288011905.html
Six California House races that could determine control of Congress: From the farm towns of the Central Valley to the beaches of Orange County ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/six-california-house-races-that-could-help-determine-control-of-congress
These are the 10 best public high schools in California, US News says. See rankings
sacbee.com/news/california/article287975315.html
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Food recalls reach highest level since the pandemic.: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recorded a total of 313 food ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/food-recalls-reach-highest-level-since-the-pandemic
PAC-SJ rummage sale brings vintage treasures to Google’s downtown San Jose site: You might not realize you've been missing a vintage Toast-O-Lator in your ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/pac-sj-rummage-sale-brings-vintage-treasures-to-googles-downtown-san-jose-site/
Honda to build $11 billion electric vehicle hub in Canada: Honda and its joint venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in Ontario, Canada ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/honda-to-build-11-billion-electric-vehicle-hub-in-canada.html
Atmospheric rivers could pound California with more extreme rain: Despite considerably back-to-back rainy winters in California, new research finds the region ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-25/atmospheric-rivers-could-pound-california-with-more-extreme-rain
S.F.’s former D.A., now TikTok’s safety chief, talks about fight in DC: S.F.’s former top prosecutor, now TikTok’s safety chief, talks about the company’s fight ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/tiktok-security-suzy-loftus-sf-da-19422496.php
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
No cuts: Proposed bill could change skipping the security line at the airport: A proposed California bill, SB 1372, would ban CLEAR and third-party expedited ...
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/cuts-proposed-bill-change-skipping-security-line-airport-109632463
Disneyland adds another potential themed land to the mix: Encanto: A themed land based on the charmed and hidden mountain town of Encanto in Colombia is the ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/24/disneyland-adds-another-potential-themed-land-to-the-mix-encanto/
SF parking officers revolting against plan for ticket sweeps: San Francisco parking control officers are revolting against plan for ‘intensive’ ticket sweeps in ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f-parking-sweeps-protest-19421139.php
Students must protest Gaza, but not voting? What if Trump is elected?: Readers also comment on U.S. foreign aid, opioid overdoses, drunk driving and where to put ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/protest-vote-overdose-panda-19423188.php
23-year-old dies after falling 50 feet from bluff onto California beach, officials say
sacbee.com/news/california/article287978490.html
Top advisor to D.A. charged with misusing confidential police files: Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta accused Assistant Dist. Atty. Diana Teran of improperly downloading ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/top-advisor-to-l-a-county-district-attorney-faces-criminal-charges-accused-of-improper-access-of-confidential-police-records
S.F. 911 system computer crash forced dispatchers into ‘manual mode’: San Francisco’s 911 computer system crashed for several hours Thursday ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/911-system-crash-manual-mode-19422621.php
Paid articlePaid To prevent theft, many stores now lock up tons of merchandise: Security glass once locked up electronics, Sudafed and a few other items. But stores have gotten ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-25/retail-theft-locked-up-merchandise
California airport bill would completely change how you travel: California lawmakers have started a fight against expedited security programs.
thestreet.com/travel/california-new-airport-security-lane-bill
Fashion retailer to close 16 California stores amid bankruptcy. Is yours on the list?
sacbee.com/news/california/article287993620.html
Newport Harbor sweeps Mater Dei in first round of CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs
ocregister.com/2024/04/24/newport-harbor-sweeps-mater-dei-in-first-round-of-cif-ss-boys-volleyball-playoffs/
Duncan Wood is named president of the Pacific Council: Pacific Council board unanimously chooses Duncan Wood as its new president and CEO to replace Jerrold D ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/duncan-wood-named-president-of-pacific-council
How one L.A. woman built a giant social club from just one TikTok: Los Angeles Friends is a growing cohort of native Angelenos and recent transplants searching ...
latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-04-24/los-angeles-friends-social-club-tiktok
The Supreme Court's homelessness decision could backfire on California: After California's governor and others called for the Supreme Court to take up the issue ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/supreme-court-grants-pass-homelessness-ruling-backfire-on-california
Bay Area arts: 7 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend: From Bay Area Dance Week to great concerts and 'Strange Loop,' there is a lot to see ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/bay-area-arts-7-cool-shows-and-concerts-to-catch-this-weekend/
California wants to improve animal shelter conditions, reduce strays: Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/cats-and-dogs-are-the-focus-of-california-bills
Uber is crying wolf yet again to try to get out of protecting its workers | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287718305.html
San Jose woman arrested on suspicion of stealing $400,000 from school organization
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/san-jose-woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-stealing-400000-from-school-organization/
Proposed L.A. County budget adds mental health workers, homelessness funding: The L.A. County Board of Supervisors deliberated over the $45.4-billion budget for ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/proposed-la-county-budget-mental-health-homeless-funding
Gang member charged with attempted murder after deputy shot in back: Raymundo Duran was charged with attempted murder in the 'ambush' shooting of Los Angeles ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/gang-member-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-deputys-shooting
San Jose mayor’s bodyguard punched during interview: A man was arrested on suspicion of attacking a plainclothes police officer assigned to protect San Jose ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/san-jose-mayors-bodyguard-attacked-during-interview/
Why aren’t California lawmakers banning police from using facial recognition technology? | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287750520.html
Eight charged in connection to alleged attacks on S.F. deputies: Eight people incarcerated at San Francisco county jails have been charged in connection to a ...
sfchronicle.com/crime/article/san-francisco-jail-alleged-deputy-attacks-charges-19420646.php
Lawsuit to end California's death penalty gets high-powered support: A state Supreme Court lawsuit claiming California’s death penalty law is incurably racist ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/california-death-penalty-19420849.php
San Pedro’s Amber Sheikh named to county homeless commission: Sheikh, a leading Harbor Area advocate for eliminating homelessness, was appointed to LAHSA.
dailybreeze.com/2024/04/24/san-pedros-amber-sheikh-named-to-county-homeless-commission/
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 ...
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Democrats are taking Black voters for granted. It will cost them: Black Californians play an outsized role in which party will control the House this upcoming ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/black-california-voter-democrat-19403943.php
Why are Southern California officials releasing more mosquitoes?: Vector control officials in Southern California are starting to release sterilized male ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-25/mosquito-season-is-upon-us-so-why-are-socal-officials-releasing-more-of-them
A bill to stop California lobbyists from secretly negotiating deals could die Thursday | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287987080.html
Kyle Rittenhouse Reacts to Shooting Survivor Speaking at His College Event: Rittenhouse has hit back after Paul Prediger criticized him as they made dueling ...
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Consumer advocates, industry clash at homeowners insurance hearing: Consumer advocates and insurance firms clashed at a state hearing over plans to use complex ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-24/consumer-advocates-insurance-industry-clash-at-homeowners-insurance-crisis-hearing
Biden or Trump? Check out this map to see who OC primary voters picked — and where
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/biden-or-trump-check-out-this-map-to-see-who-oc-primary-voters-picked-and-where/
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