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Assemblyman Kiley Urges Teachers to Opt-Out of Paying Union Dues

February 9, 2021 6:23 pmFebruary 11, 2021 9:39 am

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) defended a tweet he made Sunday encouraging teachers in the California Teachers Association (CTA) to stop paying union dues. In his tweet, Assemblyman Kiley explained that teachers have a constitutional right to opt-out of paying union...

Disney to Partially Reopen California Adventure Theme Park Next Month Despite COVID-19 Regulations

February 9, 2021 2:32 pmFebruary 11, 2021 9:44 am

Disney announced Monday that a small, limited theme park reopening in Anaheim will begin in mid-March, saving 1,000 cast member jobs. In a letter to Disney workers, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced that a part of Disney’s California Adventure...

Dept. of Insurance Announces New Agreement With State Agencies Over Fireproofing Homes

February 9, 2021 2:27 amFebruary 11, 2021 9:36 am

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Monday the creation of new incentives for homeowners of older homes to make them more fireproof. The new “home hardening” incentive came as part of an announcement on Tuesday to establish a new partnership...

Healthcare Price Transparency Empowers Consumers to Make the Best Health and Financial Decisions

February 8, 2021 4:22 pmFebruary 8, 2021 2:53 pm

With a new president and a renewed call for national unity, now is the time to prioritize bipartisan solutions that help all Americans. At the top of this list is fixing the American healthcare system, which is plagued by high...

Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton Hosted Wedding Reception in Violation of COVID-19 Restrictions

February 8, 2021 2:38 pm

New information just revealed that a wedding reception hosted by Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton last year violated state and county COVID-19 regulations. According to now released local reports, Becton, a Democrat who has been District Attorney of...

California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Another Delay By At Least a Year

February 6, 2021 8:23 amFebruary 6, 2021 8:36 am

On Friday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) announced that the deadline for the completion of the first stretch of track would be delayed by at least a year. The high-speed rail network, which was passed as AB 3034 in...

Bipartisan Theme Park Accelerated Reopening Bill Introduced in Assembly

February 5, 2021 2:46 pmFebruary 5, 2021 2:48 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would accelerate the reopening of theme parks in California was introduced in the Assembly. Assembly Bill 420, authored by Assemblywomen Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and Suzette Martinez-Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) would specifically move up the tier theme...