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Tesla, Other Factories Deemed ‘Essential’ to Remain Open During Statewide COVID Shutdown

November 23, 2020 2:50 pmNovember 23, 2020 6:11 pm

On Monday, the California Department of Health (CDPH) announced that Tesla, along with a small number of other factories deemed critical for the state, would be allowed to remain open during the latest COVID-19 shutdowns and curfew in the state....

Drawing Inspiration and Instruction from Our Veterans

November 13, 2020 8:59 amNovember 17, 2020 12:28 pm

There’s a curious thing about the oath taken by every member of our armed forces. Those who defend our country never swear to “support and defend” the United States Government. They never swear to “support and defend” the United States...

25-Year-Old Wins San Jose Assembly Seat, Becomes Youngest CA Legislator Since 1939

November 5, 2020 4:48 pmNovember 5, 2020 4:50 pm

On Wednesday, 25-year-old former aide for Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) and former UC Davis student body president Alex Lee was elected to an Assembly seat in California, becoming the first Generation Z lawmaker in the state. Lee ran for...

San Francisco, Bay Area Rents Plummet Due To Space Concerns, COVID-19

October 14, 2020 2:09 amOctober 14, 2020 12:44 pm

On Tuesday, reports by several realtor and rent-tracking companies found that San Francisco has seen overall rent prices drop by up to 31% since September of 2019, with other Bay area locations also seeing significant drops in rent prices. According...

Time to Restructure Failing BART System

October 13, 2020 4:30 pmOctober 14, 2020 12:46 pm

Of all the public agencies facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, public transit has taken the biggest initial hit. The reasons for this are obvious: when there’s a lockdown and businesses are closed, commuters stay home....

New Lawsuits Against Alameda Co. and LA Mayor for Violating CA Public Records Law

September 29, 2020 7:54 amSeptember 29, 2020 7:58 am

Two lawsuits were recently filed against the City of Los Angeles and Alameda County for violating California Public Record Act requests demanding copies of the scientific research, data, analysis and other correspondence that gave rise to the closing of schools,...

Protests Over The Breonna Taylor Decision Erupt Across California

September 24, 2020 3:52 pm

On Wednesday, a grand jury decision in Louisville, Kentucky that only charged one of three police officers with wanton endangerment in the death of Breonna Taylor caused massive outcry nationwide, with many of the largest protests happening across California. Taylor,...