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$25-Per-Hour Statewide Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Bill To Be Introduced Wednesday

February 14, 2023 5:34 pmFebruary 14, 2023 5:34 pm

A bill that would mandate a $25 an hour minimum wage for health care workers in California is set to be introduced into the Senate on Wednesday. The as-of-yet unnumbered bill, which will be authored by former trade union official,...

New Bill Would End the Use Of Police K-9 Units

February 13, 2023 6:00 pmFebruary 13, 2023 6:00 pm

A bill that would end the use of police K-9 units, also known as police units involving trained police dogs, in many criminal situations was introduced to the Assembly on Monday. Assembly Bill 742, authored by Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Moreno...

Yahoo, Twilio Lay Off Thousands As Bay Area Tech Cutbacks Continue

February 13, 2023 12:28 pmFebruary 13, 2023 12:29 pm

Cloud Communications software maker Twilio announced on Monday that 17% of their workforce, or roughly 1,500 workers, will be laid off. The layoff, along with the 20% job cut, or almost 1,700 workers, at Yahoo announced during the weekend, became...

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...

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...

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...