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Warm and Comforting Fall Drinks to Try This Season
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves turn golden, thereâs nothing quite like cozying up with a warm, comforting drink. Fall is the perfect time to indulge in rich, flavorful beverages...
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From EdSource...
Advice From Former Superintendents on Retaining Those Still on the Job
Five former California superintendents shared potential solutions for reducing the increasing turnover rate in their profession.
From CalMatters...
Should State Government Jobs Require a College Degree? Why California Is Rethinking Its Rules
California is removing degree requirements from jobs, but state leaders differ about the right approach.
Will More Outdoor Drinking Give CA Economy a Buzz?
State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to allow California cities and counties to designate âentertainment zonesâ where bars and restaurants could serve alcoholic drinks that people can consume on public streets and sidewalks.
California Gave Fast Food Workers a Seat at the Table. What Comes Next?
A first-in-the-nation council will set work rules in the stateâs fast food industry, but can labor and business agree?
From Los Angeles Times...
Disneylandâs New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets
Disneylandâs plan to reimagine the theme park into a more âimmersiveâ experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
Nearly 200,000 Teslas Recalled Over Backup Camera Issue
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software glitch that can cause the backup camera to go dark.
From Tracy Press...
County Planners Approve Cannabis Greenhouses in Tracy
The San Joaquin County Planning Commission granted unanimous approval for a local cannabis cultivation business on Bird Road.
Leviâs Announces Cuts to Global Workforce
Levi Strauss & Co. announced that its global corporate workforce is being cut by 10 percent to 15 percent in the coming months.
Collapse of Californiaâs News Industry Is So Severe Itâll Require Taxpayer Support to Rebuild
A combination of tax credits, revenue sharing and coupons could bring stability, writes Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News.
From CapPublicRadio...
UC Rejects Proposal to Allow Campuses to Hire Undocumented Students
The University of California suspended for a year its plan to allow undocumented students to acquire campus jobs, crushing a student-led movement more than a year in the making.
From LodiNews...
San Joaquin County Supervisors Punt on Selecting Committee to Set Salaries
A new committee tasked with reviewing and determining supervisor salaries wonât be formed for at least another year, as the Board of Supervisors has tabled any action on a salary review committee until 2025.
Education Department Says It Will Fix Its $1.8 Billion FAFSA Mistake
Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help theyâll get paying for collegeâquestions that financial aid offices canât yet answer.
From SF Gate...
Invasive Flies Are Inching Closer Toward Ruining Californiaâs Economy
For months, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has been waging war on the oriental fruit fly, a voracious pest that can attack hundreds of types of fruits and vegetables.
From Daily Democrat...
Will $20 Minimum Wage Crush Fast Food in California?
Fast food lives in a consumer sweet spot: demand, convenience and relative affordability. And this pay hikeâequal to minimum wage increases during the past five yearsâwill create grand economic unknowns.
How California Budget Rules Can Prevent Saving for a Rainy Dayâand Why Newsom Wants to Change That
The swing from a $100 billion surplus to a deficit somewhere between $38 and $68 billion in just two years illustrates the volatility of Californiaâs tax system.
Stamps Set for Price Increase on Sunday
Sending mail will get more expensive next week.
A Glimpse of the Future of Farming in the Tech-Driven Era
Agtech is not just redefining farming in the San Joaquin Valley, itâs reshaping our approach to the land. Drones, sensors, and data analytics have become indispensable, driving efficiency and economic vitality across the fields.
Deficit DĂ©jĂ Vu: Structural Problems of California School Finance
We need to have a serious discussion about supporting our education investments with stable revenue.
With AI, a âSpirit of Optimismâ Returns to San Francisco Start-Ups
Bucking the âdoom loopâ narrative, many tech entrepreneurs say San Francisco is still the âit cityâ for innovationâespecially with the rise of AI.
Dispensary Attracts Crowd for Grand Opening
Even though Tracyâs second retail cannabis storefront had been open for a couple of weeks, a grand opening celebration at Embarc Tracy on Pavilion Parkway drew a large crowd.
Planners OK Use Permit Extension for Downtown Tracy Cannabis Shop
The Tracy Planning Commission agreed to extend a conditional use permit for a downtown cannabis dispensary until March 3.
Popular Lodi Eatery Pietroâs Gets Initial OK to Build Restaurant at Reynolds Ranch
One of the oldest restaurants in Lodi took its first step toward moving into new digs.
From SFGate...
Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks
Californiaâs projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.
Newsom Talks Projected $37.9 Billion Deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed that lawmakers tap a rainy day reserve and that a minimum wage increase for health care workers be delayed to help the state fight a $37.9 billion deficit. This projection is more than double what Newsom and other officials had anticipated last year.
Iconic California Restaurant Closes Without Warning
Pea Soup Andersenâs, a Buellton, Calif., restaurant just shy of its 100th birthday, closed suddenly. The restaurant's other location, near Interstate 5 in Santa Nella, remains open.
From LA Times...
State Trying to Use Generative AI to Reduce Traffic
Caltrans has set a Jan. 25 deadline for tech companies to show how generative artificial intelligence might reduce traffic congestion in the state. This follows an executive order that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September related to this type of AI.
Audacy Bankruptcy Could Impact Six Bay Area Radio Stations
Philadelphia-based Audacy, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $1.9 billion in debts, owns six radio stations in the Bay Area. These include 95.7 The Game, KCBS and 102.1 Jams.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Schools Face Post-Pandemic Funding Woes
San Diego Unified School District has received more than $700 million in federal and state relief funds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with these funds ending, some schools could be facing serious deficits.
From Sacramento Bee...
Sacramento Councilman Under Federal Indictment Resigns from Office
Sean Loloee, a first-term Sacramento councilmember, has resigned from officeâa move that came weeks after he was federally indicted on charges related to his business Viva Supermarkets.
Faraday Future at Risk of Being Delisted From Nasdaq
Faraday Future, the luxury electric vehicle company that has a manufacturing plant in Hanford, could soon be off the Nasdaq exchange.
Personal Cups Now Allowed at Starbucks for Drive-Thru and App Orders
The move aims to reduce the waste generated from the coffee chainâs disposable cups.
Monterey County Hospitals are So Expensive Even Fully Insured Patients Avoid Them
High prices at hospitals in Monterey County are âan anomaly even among the most expensiveâ communities in California. One insurance plan there saves money by paying for membersâ travel to other counties for procedures.
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