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IRS Won’t Tax California Inflation Relief Checks As Income

February 11, 2023 7:32 amFebruary 11, 2023 7:32 am

California residents who received a Middle Class Tax Refund check from the state, were shocked when they also received 1099 form taxing that relief. However, after months of speculation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Friday that the Middle...

San Francisco Considers Establishing a Red Light District?

February 11, 2023 7:00 amFebruary 11, 2023 7:20 am

It is certainly no secret that San Francisco–once known as America’s most beautiful city due to its preeminence in commerce, the arts, sports, tourism, architecture etc.– has gained notoriety for its spiraling descent into a metropolis now better known for...

California Drivers Could be Charged Higher Registration Fees for Heavier Autos

February 10, 2023 5:51 pmFebruary 11, 2023 7:22 am

California is considering charging higher truck and SUV auto registration fees for heavier cars under a new bill in the state Legislature. The automotive industry is growing apprehensive about what it could possibly mean for them. Assembly Bill 251, authored...

SF Mayor London Breed Outlines Plans For Downtown Recovery In State Of The City Address

February 10, 2023 1:04 pmFebruary 10, 2023 1:04 pm

San Francisco Mayor London Breed gave her annual State of the City address on Thursday, outlining her plan to save the Downtown area of the city amid record low office occupancy, tens of thousands being let go from Bay Area tech...

Huntington Beach City Council Votes Not to Fly Gay Pride Flag At City Hall

February 10, 2023 7:10 amFebruary 10, 2023 7:10 am

A Huntington Beach City Council decision over what flags to fly in front of city government buildings made earlier this week received increased scrutiny on Thursday with more LGBT groups demanding that the rainbow-striped gay pride flag be allowed to...

Shipping Companies Agree To $45 Million Settlement With OC Residents Over Oil Spill Damages

February 9, 2023 7:04 pmFebruary 9, 2023 7:04 pm

On Thursday, multiple shipping companies agreed to pay Orange County residents whose businesses and property were damaged by the October 2021 Orange County oil spill. The spill, first detected on October 1st, was caused by a 13-inch split in the pipeline. Officials...

SF City Supervisor Hillary Ronen To Submit Prostitution Legalization Proposal

February 9, 2023 1:17 pmFebruary 9, 2023 1:17 pm

San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen announced on Thursday that she will be introducing a resolution next week urging state lawmakers to begin work on a bill to legalize prostitution. Prostitution has been on the rise in San Francisco since last...