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Elite Lowell School Back in the News

November 29, 2022 2:45 amNovember 28, 2022 8:19 pm

This is Part II of a series reporting on San Francisco’s prestigious Lowell High School as it returns to merit-based admissions. In June of this year I reported on the decision of the San Francisco United School District Board which...

No Surprises: California’s Elected Lawmakers Trending Much More Progressive in 50 State Analysis

November 29, 2022 2:35 amNovember 28, 2022 8:58 pm

The the Center for Legislative Accountability has just released its annual California Lawmaker Scorecard, and as a surprise to no one, California’s elected lawmakers’ ranking has lowered the state 3 spots in a new 50 state analysis. The California Lawmaker Scorecard,...

Northern California Gets New Area Code Due To Population Shifts Throughout Area

November 29, 2022 2:30 amNovember 28, 2022 8:59 pm

A new area code for all or parts of 13 Northern Californian counties began on Monday, signifying a shift of population away from the Bay Area to cheaper areas in surrounding counties, adding 350 in an area already served by...

Duarte Continues To Lead Gray In Tight 13th District House Race

November 28, 2022 5:11 pm

The 13th District House race between Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Businessman/Farmer John Duarte continued to be called as undecided on Monday, with the last 1% of the vote expected to trickle in soon and finally call the election where...

Union Square Robbery Saturday Renews SF Retailer Fears Of Another Crime Laden Holiday Season

November 28, 2022 12:56 pm

A weekend robbery of a Leica store in San Francisco’s Union Square totaling $180,000 in stolen merchandise and $20,000 in damages raised new concerns for shoppers this week as promises to create a safer experience following a string of high-profile...

Hospitals’ Dishonest Billing Practices Add More Pain to CA Small Businesses

November 28, 2022 11:32 amNovember 28, 2022 11:47 am

The daunting threat of monopolies is nothing new to small business owners. When a single company dominates a market, competitive forces are eliminated, quality decreases, prices go up, and all too often, the smaller player is forced to forfeit. So,...

Diversity on California State Boards and Commissions

November 28, 2022 6:53 amNovember 28, 2022 6:57 am

Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Government Code concerns state boards and commissions. Government Code Section 11140 provides that it is the policy of the State of California that...