New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. It’s in response to some districts requiring staff to notify parents when students identify as a gender other than what’s in their official files.
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‘Covid for Cows’ Spreading Fast through CA Dairies
The mutating Avian Flu virus has spread rapidly in California, the nation’s largest producer of milk. Farmers are frustrated that their herds are getting infected despite various precautions.
Widespread Cockfighting in CA Identified as Possible Source of Bird Flu Emergency
California may have more than a million fighting birds, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.
CA Cannabis Industry Could Face New Hurdle in 2025
With federal legalization now (perhaps) a far-off pipe dream as Republicans descend into the White House and Congress to assume full control of the government, one of the chief hopes for California’s badly ailing pot industry has (perhaps) been dashed. While it wouldn’t solve every problem, by a long shot, federal legalization would at least open up new markets for cannabis companies that are prepared to import and export their products, and at least theoretically give a big boost to smaller firms, too, including local dispensaries. With an unstable federal government, it’s impossible to know for sure whether legalization might happen despite general GOP opposition.
Loss of Undocumented Workers Sends Shockwaves through Tech Suppliers
Florida-based manufacturer Jabil is suing Human Bees, a San Leandro staffing agency, that sent unauthorized workers to its manufacturing sites, as businesses brace for an immigrant enforcement storm from the Trump administration.
How to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio with Altcoins
A crypto investor seeking to reduce financial risk would not go wrong with diversification, as it is listed among the basic principles of investing that can aid in mitigating portfolio risk.
Fed, State Aid Combine to Fund $13B in Infrastructure Projects
An extension of the BART system into San Jose tops the list of 65 infrastructure projects in Santa Clara County in 2024.
High-tech Investigators for Santa Clara DA Nab Pair in $500K Online Scam
A Southern California man and woman are accused of using a trending international online scam called “Pig Butchering” to try to steal more than $500,000 from an elderly San Jose man.
San Jose City Council Will Pick Interim Council Member, then Give Voters a Choice
The City Council today formally approved the dates for both appointing and electing a replacement for the disgraced former first-term council member, Omar Torres.
Central Valley Democrat Flips Seat in Last House Race To Be Called
Adam Gray, a former state Assembly member, defeated Rep. John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 13th Congressional District race, to set the final GOP margin in the House of Representatives at five votes.
CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion
A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million, including work sites in Santa Clara County. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted.
Judge Allows San Jose State Transgender Volleyball Player to Compete
A federal judge on Monday ruled that the San Jose State volleyball player, who is at the center of a controversy over transgender athletes, can participate in a women’s volleyball conference tournament this week. An appeals court judge today rejected an appeal of that ruling.
Newsom Ready to Create State EV Tax Credit if Trump Ends Fed Incentive
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration kills a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.
Trump Administration Plans Could Make California’s Housing Crisis Worse
President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
Newsom Heads to California Counties That Voted for Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns, especially in rural areas where support for Trump was highest.
How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.