[aggregation-styles] CBS News The Arizona Republican Party asked its Twitter followers this week if they would be "willing" to die to overturn President Trump's election loss. On Monday, an activist associated with the "Stop the Steal" movement, which promotes baseless arguments that Democrats "stole" the election, tweeted, "I am willing...
Hollywood Insiders Defend “Essential” Worker Status Amid Growing Criticism
[aggregation-styles] The Hollywood Reporter On Dec. 5, a Los Angeles County-based restaurant owner went viral after posting a video of herself showing off her outdoor dining area, which she was forced to shut down after November orders from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In the clip, the woman, Pineapple Hill Saloon...
Axios Exclusive: Suspected Chinese Spy Targeted California Politicians
[aggregation-styles] Axios A suspected Chinese intelligence operative developed extensive ties with local and national politicians, including a U.S. congressman, in what U.S. officials believe was a political intelligence operation run by China’s main civilian spy agency between 2011 and 2015, Axios found in a yearlong investigation. Why it matters: The...
Overflow Patient Site in South Valley Will Open as Local COVID Hospitalizations Surge
In one week Fresno County's COVID-19 positivity rate went from 6.4% up to 11.3%. The San Joaquin Valley region, as defined by Gov. Gavin Newsom, only has 5.6% of its ICU beds available. That's the lowest of any region in the state. As of Sunday, Fresno County had just 7...
In Tentative Ruling, Judge Says LA County Acted Arbitrarily on Outdoor Dining Ban
[aggregation-styles] NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles County health officials acted arbitrarily and without a proper risk-benefit analysis when they banned outdoor dining as a coronavirus-control measure, a judge tentatively ruled Tuesday. Even if the decision is finalized, it won't immediately restore in- person dining in California's most populous county, where...
Proposed California Law Would Require Police Officers to Have Bachelor’s Degree or Be 25
[aggregation-styles] CBS Sacramento SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Becoming a police officer could soon take more time. A new proposal introduced Monday would require anyone who wants to be a police officer in California to get a bachelor’s degree or turn 25 before starting their career. Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) said...
California Economic Group Members Blame Government for Making Homeownership Unaffordable
Saying the California Dream has slipped away for too many for far too long, a statewide nonprofit launched the California Dream Index at a virtual gathering of nearly 800 elected, civic and business leaders last week. "Why are we preventing people from building their legacy?," asked Lori Gay, who heads a Los Angeles area...
HP, The Company That Literally Started Silicon Valley Is Moving To Texas
[aggregation-styles] CNN New York (CNN Business) Hewlett-Packard traces its origins to 1938, when Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard rented a garage in Palo Alto, California. Now, HP Enterprises, a descendant of the pioneering company, is moving to Texas. The company announced its move Tuesday. Houston is currently Hewlett-Packard Enterprises' largest...
Is California Heading for a Multi-Year Drought? the Odds Aren’t in Our Favor, Experts Say.
[aggregation-styles] CapRadio With no rain in the forecast for the rest of 2020 — thanks to a La Niña weather pattern pushing storms north of the state — the probability of California entering a multi-year drought is increasing. “We did fortunately get some rain in November,” said Michelle Mead, a...
Can Firefighting Drones Save Us From Catastrophe? System Could Have Slashed Damage From August Fires, CEO Claims
[aggregation-styles] Monterey Herald With flame-ravaged communities still mired in a tough recovery after California’s worst fire season, a Silicon Valley startup says its artificially intelligent firefighting drones could help stop future catastrophes. If drones from Rain Industries had been in position around the Bay Area during this August’s lightning storms,...