Category: Northern California

Californians Getting Unemployment Have to Start Looking for Work Next Month to Remain Eligible

Residents of California who receive unemployment benefits will have to, starting next month, show they are actively looking for work—which was waived by the state last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting in mid-July, the state’s Employment Development Department will reinstate the federal requirement requiring people who are out of work to be actively searching for a…


Twitter, California Sued for Cooperating on Censorship

A conservative influencer filed a lawsuit against Twitter and the California secretary of state on June 17, alleging they colluded to censor election-related content, violating the plaintiff’s rights to free speech, equal protection, and due process. The lawsuit (pdf) cites emails and documents from the California Office of Elections Cybersecurity, which show state employees flagging tweets…


American Survives CCP Detention and Torture

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Steven Schaerer, who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a survivor with a harrowing story to tell. After graduating from college, he worked in Beijing for five years and founded an educational consulting firm in his 20’s. In October 2016, while still in China, he was wrongly accused of illegal…


Man Who Stabbed Asian American Charged With Attempted Murder

SAN FRANCISCO—A man arrested after he allegedly stabbed a 94-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco in an unprovoked attack has been charged with attempted murder, the city’s top prosecutor announced Friday. Daniel Cauich, 35, was also charged with battery causing serious bodily injury and elder abuse, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin said. Cauich’s…


California Governor Assaulted by Man During Visit to Oakland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday was assaulted as he visited a pizza parlor in Oakland. “This morning, the Governor was approached by an aggressive individual. Members of the Governor’s security detail removed the Governor from the situation and the individual was arrested by CHP officers,” the California Highway Patrol, which helps protect the governor,…


Bonta Launches Human Trafficking, Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams

LOS ANGELES—California Attorney General Rob Bonta today formally launched new regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams and is encouraging law enforcement to reach out to the new program. Progressively stepping up their efforts since last year, the teams—one covering Southern California and another targeting Northern California—are now nearly fully staffed and have already…


California Introduces COVID-19 Vaccine Verification System

California on Friday rolled out a new system that enables people to obtain proof of COVID-19 vaccination from the state’s health system and present it as proof of having gotten a jab. “We’re better enabling California to verify their vaccination status to ensure our state is in a better position to encourage the best practices…


California Legoland Discovery Center Opens

MILPITAS, Calif.—California’s Bay Area has a new attraction for children and the young-at-heart alike: Legoland. The state’s first indoor LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area officially opened inside the Great Mall in Milpitas on June 14. One of the main highlights of the 31,000-square-foot attraction is Miniland, a miniature version of the San Francisco Bay Area…


Retired Marine Sergeant Reflects on Afghanistan War and Life Purpose

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—From a passionate young Marine who was ready to die for his country to a survivor of the Afghanistan War, retired U.S. Marine Sergeant, Povas Miknaitis, reflects on his experiences and his outlook on life. Having two older brothers who served in the Marine Corps and following the events of 9/11, Miknaitis made…


Texas, California Call for Power Restraint During Heatwave

Texas and California urged consumers to conserve energy this week to reduce stress on the grid and avoid outages as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners to escape a scorching heatwave blanketing the U.S. Southwest. High temperatures were expected to top 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) through the weekend in parts of several states…