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Former San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos Put On Leave Following alleged Anti-Semitic Tweets

February 16, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 16, 2024 2:31 am

Former San Francisco Supervisor and current executive director of the Council of Community Housing Organizations John Avalos was put on leave on Thursday following alleged anti-Semitic tweets involving Jewish lawmakers. Avalos, who was a Supervisor between 2008 and 2016 and...

Almonds: The Nut We Love to Hate – A California Grower’s Perspective

February 15, 2024 5:32 pmFebruary 15, 2024 5:32 pm

Hating on almonds is nuts. Let me explain. As a California almond grower, I’m part of the community that produces 80% of the world’s almonds and 100% of the supply for the United States. Despite their clear benefits, almonds have...

Bill to Ban Use Of Disposable Cups At Restaurants Introduced in CA Senate

February 15, 2024 5:21 pmFebruary 15, 2024 5:21 pm

A bill to end the usage of disposable plastic or paper cups at some restaurants was introduced to the Senate on Wednesday, becoming the latest bill this year to cut back or ban disposable plastic or paper product usage. Senate...

Rethinking Tax Policies: The Impact on L.A.’s Real Estate and Financial Sectors

February 15, 2024 2:57 pmFebruary 15, 2024 2:57 pm

In Los Angeles, a city sprawling over 500 square miles and home to 3.85 million people, things are not easy for businesses. Recent events like rising interest rates, growing costs from inflation, and a slowing economy have put the local...

Allstate To Raise California’s Car Insurance Costs By 30%

February 15, 2024 12:57 pmFebruary 15, 2024 12:57 pm

Illinois-based insurance provider Allstate announced on Wednesday that car insurance prices in California would be going up by an average of 30%, becoming the latest such insurance company to significantly raise auto insurance rates in the state. Major insurance changes...

Frequently Asked Questions about Amending or Revising the California Constitution

February 15, 2024 7:45 amFebruary 15, 2024 7:45 am

What is required for an amendment to the state Constitution? It requires passage of a state ballot measure approved by a majority vote of the state’s electorate. Who can propose amendments to the state Constitution? Ballot propositions can be proposed...

Bay Area School District Parting Ways With Woke Kindergarten Program

February 15, 2024 7:15 amFebruary 15, 2024 7:15 am

Over the years, words have been used as self-identifiers in politics, only to see those words turned against those individuals or groups to great effect. Perhaps most notable of these tags is the word Liberal. For the longest time, Liberal...