California’s unemployment rate, 5.2% of its labor force in July, is no longer the nation’s highest after months of having that dubious distinction. While California’s July rate was unchanged from June, Nevada’s creeped ahead — or behind — with a 5.4% rate, so California is now tied with Illinois for second place among...
Disputing Medical Bills Often Leads to Positive Outcomes, Study Finds
A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum suggests that disputing questionable medical bills can often lead to positive outcomes. According to NBC News, the research highlights the importance of scrutinizing and challenging medical charges when they seem incorrect or unaffordable. Many See Results When Disputing Bills Erin Duffy, lead...
California to Remove Certain Food Additives from School Meals
According to a recent CBS News article, California lawmakers have taken a bold step towards improving student health by voting to ban certain food additives from school meals. This groundbreaking legislation, known as the California School Food Safety Act, targets six specific food dyes linked to behavioral issues in children....
49ers Bid to Become First Team to 3-Peat in NFC West in Nearly Two Decades
SAN FRANCISCO - The NFC West has been a one-team show the past two years with the San Francisco 49ers winning every game against their division rivals, except when they rested their starters. If the Niners want to become the first team to win the NFC West three straight years...
What Jobs Will San Joaquin Valley Employers Need the Most? EDD Publishes its List
In honor of the Labor Day holiday, the California Employment Development Department published its list of top jobs they predict each of the state's 15 regions will need through 2030. Researchers broke the list down into entry-level, middle-skill, and high-skill occupations with the wages the positions will earn. While the...
In Los Angeles County and San Francisco, Government Reform Is on the Ballot
In long-term impact, the most significant measure on California's Nov. 5 ballot may be one that, if passed, would overhaul governance in Los Angeles County, home to a quarter of the state's nearly 40 million residents. The proposition would expand the county Board of Supervisors from five to nine members...
Bulldogs’ Gameplan Works to Perfection Until Late 4rth Quarter
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fresno State interim head coach Tim Skipper revealed his gameplan after Michigan's 30-10 football victory over the Bulldogs. Slow down the No. 9 ranked and defending national champion Wolverines. The strategy almost worked. Fresno State held Michigan to just 269 yards. And, the Bulldogs pulled within...
Fresno State Puts No. 9 Michigan on Upset Alert but Wolverines Prevail
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Davis Warren and Alex Orji each threw a touchdown pass, Will Johnson returned an interception for a score, and No. 9 Michigan started defense of its national championship with a 30-10 win over Fresno State on Saturday night. The Wolverines (1-0) were sluggish on offense for much...
Coffee Pot Fire Is 13% Contained but Grows to 10,164 Acres
As of 7 p.m. Saturday, the Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County had grown to 10,164 acres with 13% containment, incident managers said. It is believed that lightning caused the wildfire, which began at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3 southeast of Three Rivers. There are 1,459 personnel assigned to the...
CA Lawmakers Pass Landmark Bills to Atone for Racism, but Hold Off Funding
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to education to health. None of the bills would provide widespread direct payments to African Americans. The state Legislature...