As rent across the United States continues to rise, some Californians are experiencing a different reality. People living in some of the biggest California cities, including Sacramento and Los Angeles, are paying less rent than before, according to a May 28 report from digital marketplace Zumper. This surprising trend is largely due to a decline … Read more
California lawmakers are moving swiftly to tackle the issue of retail theft with a new bill targeting high-volume online sellers. This proposed legislation mandates that platforms like eBay and OfferUp collect banking details and tax identification numbers from sellers who advertise online but collect payments offline. The aim is to curb the resale of stolen … Read more
SACRAMENTO, California — The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s board will meet on Thursday to discuss the potential dismissal of its general manager and CEO, Adel Hagekhalil. This follows allegations of harassment and fostering a toxic work environment by the agency’s chief financial officer, Katano Kaisane. The board, which oversees water delivery to nearly … Read more
SACRAMENTO — Hollywood’s most famous stoners are making a power play at the California capitol. If you’re old enough, you may remember Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong for their comedic marijuana movies. The comedy duo made pot-smoking part of American cinema in the 1970s, and now they’re bringing that same spirit to the legal cannabis … Read more
The eagle mascot of Weathersfield Elementary School paraded proudly through the Thousand Oaks campus on Monday, leading a group of soon-to-be high school graduates. Seven years after their last days of fifth grade, high school seniors returned to their childhood alma mater for the annual grad walk. The three dozen graduates, adorned in their caps … Read more
Chef John Vega, renowned for his tenure at the three-Michelin-starred Alinea in Chicago and his training at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa, is set to make a mark in Thousand Oaks. He’s opening his new venture, Selvin’s, on Friday, June 21. The restaurant, nestled in the Palm Garden Hotel, is named after … Read more
Port Hueneme, CA — In an unexpected and alarming incident, a Port Hueneme police sergeant accidentally discharged a handgun in the department’s briefing room, resulting in a fellow officer being hit in the face by a bullet fragment from the ricochet. This incident took place on the evening of February 8th at 8:34 p.m., according … Read more
In a fiery rebuke, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized former President Trump for his negative rhetoric about America, urging him to focus on the country’s strengths rather than its shortcomings. Shapiro’s comments came during a recent interview where he emphasized the need for unity and positivity. Shapiro condemned Trump’s tendency to “whine” and “s— talk” … Read more
No more taxes on tips! How about that for a blue-collar tax cut? That’s the subject of the riff. Donald Trump’s proposal for tax-free tips is sheer genius. He blasted it out at his rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. Take a listen: DONALD TRUMP: “This is the first time I’ve said this and for … Read more
In a significant escalation of political tensions, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed that the House will vote on Wednesday to determine whether Attorney General Merrick Garland should be held in contempt of Congress. This move centers around a dispute over audio recordings related to President Biden’s handling of classified documents. The Republican-led House Judiciary … Read more