Tag: california
Letter: Hard work pays off on county roads
For decades, San Benito County deferred necessary road improvements, leading to the terrible condition of most unincorporated roads today and universal frustration by local...
Local Scene: Technology Innovation Day showcases young tech talent Feb. 4
Learn about tech education and talent
The inaugural Technology Innovation Day will showcase local technological talent among the youth of San Benito County and spotlight...
CA lawmakers consider banning youth tackle football
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Jan. 16 that he would veto any bill with an outright ban on youth tackle football. “My Administration will...
Report card finds CA struggles to support children’s educational needs
Despite statewide efforts, California is still struggling to support the personal and educational needs of its students, according to the 2024 California Children’s Report...
Newsom outlines plan for state budget deficit
California is in a budget hole, its depth measured not in feet, but in dollars.
How deep? A projected $38 billion deficit, according to Gov....
New law allows cruising and speed cameras
Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads.
Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights....
State stiffens penalties for fentanyl trafficking
People convicted of distributing fentanyl will face stiffer criminal penalties in the coming year under a new law shaped by rising overdose deaths.
The law...
2024 brings tougher penalties for child trafficking in CA
A law that classifies human trafficking of a minor for the purposes of a commercial sex act as a “serious felony” took effect Jan....
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water...
New law gives workers more paid sick days
California workers will be guaranteed five paid sick days a year starting Jan. 1, up from the three days that employers are currently required...
