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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
California just went 9.25 hours using only renewable energy: California is breaking renewable energy records: Nearly every day for the last six weeks ...
fastcompany.com/91110863/california-renewable-energy-grid
California was battery-powered twice last week: Giant, rechargeable batteries became the biggest power source for California on two evenings in the past week.
businessinsider.com/california-was-battery-powered-twice-last-week-2024-4
Kyle Rittenhouse Reacts to Shooting Survivor Speaking at His College Event
sacbee.com/entertainment/article287830015.html
Pearl Jam, Neil Young with Crazy Horse top the Ohana Festival lineup: The 8th annual Ohana Festival will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point Sept. 27-29.
ocregister.com/2024/04/23/pearl-jam-neil-young-with-crazy-horse-top-the-ohana-festival-lineup/
Jelly Roll's wife says remarks about weight sent him offline: Country singer and rapper Jelly Roll might look tough, with his intimidating size and face tattoos ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-23/jelly-roll-bullying-weight-bunnie-xo
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/
PepsiCo's results beat as international demand, higher prices drive growth: PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/pepsico-beats-quarterly-revenue-estimates-price-hikes-steady-demand-2024-04-23/
Superstar Shohei Ohtani: How the baseball unicorn got caught up in a multi-million dollar betting scandal
spiegel.de/sport/shohei-ohtani-von-den-los-angeles-dodgers-ist-der-wett-skandal-ausgestanden-a-850e69dc-459e-4c30-8e42-f728138c2b61
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.
New bill aims to help Arizonans get abortion care in California
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287943750.html
63 Albertsons in California to be sold to C&S Wholesale if Kroger merger OK’d: The company did not specify which stores in California would be sold.
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/63-albertsons-in-california-to-be-sold-to-cs-wholesale-if-kroger-merger-okd/
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/
California bill would prevent CLEAR passengers from line-jumping at airports: A bill proposal in California would prohibit security screening company CLEAR from ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4615892-california-bill-clear-passengers-line-jumping/
PG&E’s CEO gets paid $17 million. Compare to other utility leaders: PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe made $17 million in 2023. See how she compares to other top utility ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/pge-ceo-pay-poppe-19403878.php
Cecil Williams, reverend who turned a church into a safe haven, dies aged 94: Longtime, legendary pastor of San Francisco’s Glide Memorial church was advocate ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/reverend-cecil-williams-san-francisco-california-dies-aged-94
California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions as ban proceeds
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246352687/california-abortion-arizona-newsom
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 ...
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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.
Vegas-to-California $12 Billion Rail Line Kicks Off Construction: Brightline West, a $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/vegas-to-california-12-billion-rail-line-kicks-off-construction
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Anaheim receives $3 million state grant to address homelessness near 91 Freeway: The $3,182,054 grant will help house 75 people living near the 91 Freeway and ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/anaheim-receives-3-million-state-grant-to-address-homelessness-near-91-freeway/
High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/22/Buttigieg-Biden-brightline-Nevada-California/5971713820267/
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change
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.
Pizza City Fest returns to downtown LA with 40 Southern California pizzamakers: Every kind of pizza imaginable will be coming out of the ovens and into your ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/23/pizza-city-fest-returns-to-downtown-la-with-40-southern-california-pizzamakers/
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.
Controversial ‘Civil War’ movie includes reference to ‘Portland Maoists’: Writer-director Alex Garland's movie, a grim depiction of a United States at war ...
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/04/controversial-civil-war-movie-includes-reference-to-portland-maoists.html
Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/16/have-disneyland-magic-key-prices-finally-outpaced-demand/
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 ...
propublica.org/article/veterans-affairs-mental-health-chico-tester-mcdonough
Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/22/california-charcoal-shipment-methamphetamine/1491713824741/
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/
California could end Clear travelers' priority in airport security: California state Sen. Josh Newman calls it an equity issue that Clear customers are able to ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/california-bill-would-end-clear-priority-in-tsa-lines
SV Chat: Meet the man who programs those wild movies at Alamo Drafthouse: "It’s a strange thing to turn a passion into a full-time job .. ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/sv-chat-meet-the-man-who-programs-those-wild-movies-at-alamo-drafthouse/
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.
fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/death-valleys-temporary-lake-was-measured-by-a-nasa-satellite-heres-how-big-it-got/
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
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/
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.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/double-fines-protesters-california-00153778
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
Should Kamala Harris step aside as Joe Biden's running mate?: One reader calls on Vice President Harris to step aside for the sake of the country ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-23/should-kamala-harris-step-aside-as-joe-bidens-running-mate
Preschool or transitional kindergarten? What parents should know: Deciding between preschool and transitional kindergarten isn’t easy for parents ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/preschool-transitional-kindergarten-what-parents-should-know
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/
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
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/cable-cars-ridership-19408219.php
Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration: The Health and Human Services secretary is making moves to run again in California ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/xavier-becerra-biden-administration-future-00153737
California bill would ban NDAs for legislative negotiations: ‘This should not happen again’
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287918495.html
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
A Brief But Spectacular take on giving climate activism a shot: Kevin J. Patel is a climate activist from Los Angeles. After experiencing heart issues due to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-giving-climate-activism-a-shot
Tenant advocates in this Bay Area city are close to putting rent control on the ballot
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tenant-advocates-in-this-bay-area-city-are-close-to-putting-rent-control-on-the-ballot/
A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287856860.html
Nurses at S.F. General argue understaffing is at crisis level: In the midst of contentious contract negotiations with the city, nurses are once again raising the ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/nurses-s-f-general-argue-understaffing-crisis-19418346.php
California lawmakers approve bill that would make you show ID before looking at porn
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287906590.html
China regulators give it a leg up in burgeoning flying car industry: China is pulling ahead in the burgeoning eVTOL industry thanks to help from regulators' ...
businessinsider.com/china-regulators-flying-car-industry-report-2024-4
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Educators call on City Council to 'fully fund the RPS budget': The School Board approved a $535 million budget, but Mayor Stoney's proposed budget only allows ...
richmond.com/news/local/education/richmond-city-council-schools-budget-public-comment/article_5f1ad4ee-00fe-11ef-8900-9b4d32d87fe4.html
California lawmakers kill measure meant to keep politics out of customer utility bills
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287940850.html
Former California State Parks employee awarded $2.3 million in discrimination lawsuit
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-22/former-california-state-parks-employee-awarded-2-3-million-in-discrimination-lawsuit
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
Surrogate otter mom at aquarium rears a pup ‘better than any human ever can’: Millie, a Los Angeles sea otter, is rearing what could be the Aquarium of the ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-11/surrogate-otter-program-long-beach-aquarium
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.
Full List of Democrats Retiring from House This Year: The Democrats are favored to win back the House majority this November.
newsweek.com/democrats-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892279
Supreme Court split on homeless encampments case: California cities are looking to the Supreme Court to win more authority to restrict homeless encampments.
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-22/supreme-court-homeless-encampments
Emily's List made expensive bet in Orange County congressional race: The Democratic political group spent big in support of Joanna Weiss during the 47th District ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/emilys-list-ca-47
California animal shelters don’t have to say how many pets they kill. A bill could change that
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287910425.html
Security removes sober patron from bar, beats him after argument, California cops say
sacbee.com/news/california/article287904095.html
Climate situation is bad but not hopeless. We must fight for change: Voting rights and anti-discrimination laws didn't just happen; voters fought for them ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-22/climate-situation-is-bad-but-not-hopeless
What could Grants Pass mean for human rights?: The Supreme Court could vote to alter the Eighth Amendment in the Grants Pass case.
sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/grants-pass-mean-human-rights-19416048.php
Editorial: The criminal justice system worked well in Venice assaults: Reaction to two brutal assaults in Venice demonstrates how emotion and politics twist the ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/editorial-venice-assault
'The Synanon Fix' shows how a rehab group became a cult: Rory Kennedy and Mark Bailey, the filmmakers behind HBO's docuseries "The Synanon Fix ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-04-22/the-synanon-fix-rory-kennedy-cult
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
Homelessness case before US supreme court could have far-reaching effects: Justices to consider constitutionality of punishing people for sleeping outside as ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/22/homelessness-us-supreme-court-case
Davis man accused in head-on crash into parked CHP vehicle set to make first court appearance
sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article287922460.html
Supreme Court hears case today that could upend homelessness policies: Supreme Court will consider whether cities may enforce laws against camping on public ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-18/supreme-court-and-homeless-encampment
FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer treatment: The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio’s treatment for a type of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-22/fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-treatment
Airport security line cutters are target of first-in-the-nation California bill: A proposed law would go after the expedited security screening company CLEAR.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/california-bill-to-ban-clear-00153447
San Jose man gets 18 months for gang’s plot to rob Union City trap house: The gang allegedly plotted to rob a Union City drug dealer, but the FBI stepped in and ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/21/san-jose-man-gets-18-months-for-gangs-plot-to-rob-union-city-trap-house/
1 in 10 Sacramento Democratic voters snub Joe Biden in primary. Why so many?: Nearly one in 10 voters in Sacramento County’s 2024 Democratic primary election ...
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/presidential-election/article287811955.html
Tech CEO on the merits of virtual work: ‘To think we should work in the exact same way as our industrial forefathers just seems odd to me’
fortune.com/2024/04/23/thumbtack-ceo-marco-zappacosta-remote-flexible-work-benefits/
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Could the Supreme Court make it easier for Bay Area cities and beyond to clear homeless camps?
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/supreme-court-homelessness-grants-pass-encampments-newsom/
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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How homeless people built their own house in L.A.'s Highland Park: Along the 110 Freeway, a set of encampments built from repurposed housing materials epitomize ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/unhoused-encampment-in-highland-park-along-freeway-highland-park
DUI driver killed her little sister. She fights so others avoid loss: At a vigil Tuesday night, Rhonda Campbell will honor her sister, Irene ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/dui-driver-killed-little-sister-fights-others-19415082.php
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