Category: Northern California

Holiday Treats Expected to Cost More During Supply Chain Crisis

December 22, 2021
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Plenty of chestnuts will be available for roasting on an open fire this season, but supply chain slowdowns are expected to affect the cost and availability of many other holiday treats across the country during the holidays. Making “George Washington’s Eggnog,” a popular online recipe, could be a pricey treat this year. The recipe calls…

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Musk Says He’s Sold Enough Tesla Stock to Meet Target, Slams ‘Wokeness’ and California’s ‘Overtaxation’

December 22, 2021
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested he’s done selling shares in the world’s most valuable car company, saying in an interview released Dec. 21 that he had sold “enough stock” to hit his goal of liquidating 10 percent of his Tesla stake. In a wide-ranging interview with satirical website Babylon Bee, the tech billionaire took aim…

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Latest California Redistricting Maps Could Hurt GOP

December 22, 2021
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Commentary Despite speculation of Republicans regaining the party’s majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, they may find it tough to maintain their 11 congressional seats from California. Democrats have a good chance of increasing their total from the current 42, although the state will lose one seat, from 53 to 52. That’s…

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New Laws in California Effective Jan. 1

December 21, 2021
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Senate Bill 9—Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) SB 9 allows homeowners to build duplexes or fourplexes on their single-family zoned property. The new housing on the lot cannot be used for short-term rentals and homes that have had tenants within the last three years are not eligible for demolition. Properties within historic districts are excluded from…

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University of California Mandates COVID Boosters; May Go Remote in January

December 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Eligible students and staff at University of California (UC) campuses will be required to obtain COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the system’s president said Dec. 21, while indicating some campuses could temporarily shift to remote courses in January. In a letter sent to chancellors at the 10 UC schools statewide, Dr. Michael Drake called for each…

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University of California Mandates Boosters; May Go Remote in January

December 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Eligible students and staff at University of California (UC) campuses will be required to obtain COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the system’s president said Dec. 21, while indicating some campuses could temporarily shift to remote courses in January. UC–Irvine will revert to remote classes for the first two weeks of the winter term in January, the…

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California a Year Late in Releasing Annual Financial Report

December 21, 2021
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Commentary Most states have a June 30 fiscal year end. After the books are closed, the independent outside Certified Public Accountants come in and audit the books. This task is usually completed no later than the month of December and is released to the public. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, the state…

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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Offshore Northern California

December 20, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck offshore in the Cape Mendocino area of Northern California, the United States Geological Service said on Monday. The quake struck at a depth of 5.6 miles in the Pacific Ocean about 24 miles west of the tiny community of Petrolia along the rocky wilderness of California’s Lost Coast region…

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Beloved Waffle Shop Waitress Retires After 42 Years

December 19, 2021
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ALAMEDA, Calif.—After four decades of serving customers at Ole’s Waffle Shop in Alameda, longtime waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retired on Dec. 14, 2021. Her regular customers stopped by the shop on her last day to express their gratitude. In an interview with NTD Television, Dolores, co-workers, and customers shared their fond memories from years gone by….

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SpaceX Launches 52 Starlink Satellites From California Base

December 18, 2021
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif.—A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early Saturday. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from coastal Vandenberg Space Force Base at 4:41 a.m. and arced over the Pacific. The Falcon’s first stage returned and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the ocean. It was…

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