Category: Northern California

Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi Says U.S. Has a Fighting Shot at Avoiding Downturn

March 31, 2023
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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said the United States still has a “fighting shot” at avoiding an economic downturn, in an evening town hall meeting on March 29. Zandi testified in the House Budget Committee hearing on the expanding federal debt earlier the same day. “I think we have a fighting shot to get…

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Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi Says US Has a Fighting Shot at Avoiding Downturn

March 31, 2023
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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said the United States still has a “fighting shot” at avoiding an economic downturn, in an evening town hall meeting on March 29. Zandi testified in the House Budget Committee hearing on the expanding federal debt earlier the same day. “I think we have a fighting shot to get…

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California Gov. Newsom Announces $10 Million PAC Targeting Red States

March 31, 2023
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is on the campaign trail, aiming to turn traditionally red states into opportunities for the Democratic Party, with the help of $10 million in funding from his war chest and a newly launched Campaign for Democracy political action committee. Announced March 30, the cross-country effort will put Newsom and his blueprint…

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California Kills Series of Bills Increasing Sentencing for Fentanyl Dealers

March 31, 2023
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Despite bi-partisan support targeting fentanyl distribution, California legislators ended discussion this week on bills in Assembly and Senate committees to strengthen enforcement for dealers and manufacturers. “We are in the middle of an epidemic, and these lawmakers have to take it seriously,” Pamela Smith told The Epoch Times March 30 in reaction to the stalled…

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Lack of Openings in Residency Programs Is Causing Doctor Shortage in California, Doctor Says

March 31, 2023
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Many California residents have been suffering from doctor shortages that cause long wait times to see a physician. Dr. Henry Chien, a family practice and internal medicine physician in Shafter, California, told The Epoch Times what he believes are the reasons behind the shortage. He described what it is like being a primary care doctor:…

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California Bill to Require Schools to Provide Free Condoms to Students

March 31, 2023
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A state Senate bill that would require schools to provide free condoms to all California students passed the Senate Education Committee March 29. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 541 last month to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among youth. If passed, the bill would require all public schools to…

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California Bill Would Require Schools to Provide Free Condoms to Students

March 31, 2023
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A state Senate bill that would require schools to provide free condoms to all California students passed the Senate Education Committee March 29. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 541 last month to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among youth. If passed, the bill would require all public schools to…

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California Man Arrested 10 Times in 31 Days, Faces 33 Charges

March 31, 2023
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A man in Fresno County, California was arrested 10 times within a span of 31 days, according to the Clovis Police Department. Keith Chastain’s first arrest was on Feb. 19, and his tenth was on March 21. He was booked by Clovis police six times and other agencies four times. Chastain, 38, faces 18 felonies and…

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California’s Homeless Encampment Ban Stalls in Senate, Will Be Heard Again

March 30, 2023
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Homelessness remains a top concern that Californians want to be addressed, but a bill that would have mandated encampments be cleared in front of public areas like schools, parks, libraries, and daycare centers stalled in the Senate Public Safety Committee March 28. Senate Bill 31—authored by Sen. Brian Jones (R-San Diego)—would make sitting, lying, sleeping,…

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San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher Resigns

March 30, 2023
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Just two days after announcing he will enter out-of-state treatment for “post traumatic stress, trauma and alcohol abuse,” San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said March 30 he will resign from his supervisorial role at the end of his medical leave. His last day in office is reportedly May 15. The delay will allow time…

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