Weekly News Roundup for Friday, June 14th, 2024
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California’s Newest State Park Opens to the Public Dos Rios State Park, the first new state park in California in 10 years, opened to the public on June 12. The 1,600-acre park is about 8 miles west of Modesto in the San Joaquin Valley. […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, December 2nd, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Riverside Family Killed by Catfishing Cop Riverside Police Department outlined a series of disturbing events starting with the online catfishing of a 15-year-old girl and leading to last Friday’s triple homicide of her mother and grandparents. The alleged killer has been identified as Austin […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, November 11th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Today is Veterans Day. Thank you to all the men and women who have served in our armed forces. Election Results Announced With Varying Timelines Gavin Newsom’s reelection as Governor of California was announced within minutes of the 8 p.m. closing of the polls […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, November 4th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California to Hold Public Hearing Over Oil Company Profits The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced today that it will hold a public hearing on November 29 with oil executives and experts to examine oil companies charging Californians record high prices for gasoline, even as […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 28th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Paul Pelosi Assaulted by Intruder in San Francisco Home Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted by an intruder at the couples’ San Francisco home this morning. Mr. Pelosi, 82, was admitted to a hospital and underwent surgery for a […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 21st, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Suspect Charged in Stockton Serial Killings Case Stockton police made an arrest last Saturday around 2 a.m. in the murders of six men and assault on one woman in a series of shootings this year. The suspect is Wesley Brownlee, 43, of Stockton. At […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 7th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Middle Class Tax Refund Payments Start Going Out Today Today, $9.5 billion in Middle Class Tax Refund payments of up to $1,050 per taxpayer started going out to Californians. This is the largest such program in state history. A total of 18 million payments […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September 30th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California to Speed Graduation, Offer Debt Cancellation at Community Colleges Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed legislation to boost graduation and transfer rates and offer debt cancellation at community colleges. “California is increasing resources, adding services, and advancing equity to boost graduation and […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, April 2nd, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities with Modifications to Reduce Risk Updates to gatherings, receptions, conferences, and indoor live events and performances are effective April 15 With vaccination rates increasing and the state’s COVID-19 […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, March 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Governor Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to 80 hours of Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees, including those advised to […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Legislators Introduce Bill to Guarantee Health Care as a Human Right for All Californians Today, Assembly Members Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Alex Lee (D-San Jose) introduced AB 1400, which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care to […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 5th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Californians Warned Against Super Bowl Parties The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local authorities are urging Californians to avoid Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Those who plan on watching the game are asked […]