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Bill that Allows Bicyclists To Yield at Stop Signs Headed to Governor’s Desk

September 3, 2021 3:14 pmSeptember 6, 2021 12:17 pm

A bill that would allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs rather than coming to a complete stop passed both houses of the California legislature this week, requiring only the Governor’s signature before becoming law. Assembly Bill 122, authored by...

Cal Fire Announces Total Outdoor Burning Bans In Two Northern California Counties

September 3, 2021 10:51 am

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) announced on Friday that total outdoor burning bans would be enacted in the counties of San Mateo and Santa Cruz ahead of Labor Day weekend. Ideal wildfire conditions in the...

More Than 30 California School Children Trapped In Afghanistan After U.S. Pullout

September 2, 2021 3:39 pm

According to statements from school districts in Sacramento and San Diego, more than 30 children are trapped in Afghanistan following the U.S. pullout earlier this week. While the exact number of students continues to change due to delays in Afghan-Americans...

21% of All Registered Voters Have Already Voted In Recall Election According To SOS Report

September 2, 2021 11:22 am

The California Secretary of State’s office reported on Thursday that 21% of all registered voters in California have turned in a Gubernatorial recall election ballot so far, with ballots being returned by mail currently being the majority favorite method of...

Caldor Fire Steered Away From South Lake Tahoe, Wildfire Threat Remains

September 2, 2021 6:35 amSeptember 2, 2021 6:36 am

Wildfire crews working around the clock managed to keep the Caldor Fire at bay of reaching the Lake Tahoe resort town of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, saving one of the largest cities in the region. The Caldor Fire, which...

Gov. Newsom Signs Student Athlete Compensation Law to Move Up Start Date

September 1, 2021 10:59 am

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Tuesday that would effectively start to give NCAA student athletes compensation if their name, image, or likeness is used. Senate Bill 26, authored by Senators Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Steven Bradford...

Jack Dorsey Talks Green but Backs Energy Hog Bitcoin

September 1, 2021 9:56 amMarch 29, 2022 7:11 am

With California literally on fire, it’s a good opportunity to look at the enormous gulf between Big Tech talk and action when it comes to climate change. With crypto having entered the vernacular to the point that CNBC now runs...