As atmospheric river reaches California, Governor Newsom continues to pre-deploy resources
SACRAMENTO – As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and California Department of Social Services...
CA announces $600K settlement with e-commerce giant over mercury in face creams
CALIFORNIA – Attorney General Rob Bonta announced, January 30, a settlement with Amazon over claims that they allowed the sale of skin-lightening creams with high mercury levels into the state.
Costco, Teamsters Agree to Tentative Contract for California Employees
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike, the union said Saturday. The union represents 18,000 Costco workers in California and five other states, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. Teamsters...
State crews on standby as atmospheric river storm hits NorCal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Snow and heavy rain impacting residents in Northern California have put state officials on alert while they keep a close watch for potential flooding and emergencies. Light or heavy, the rain was a constant in Northern California Saturday—falling as events...
Chocolate recall escalated to highest risk level by FDA, sold in 9 states including...
UNDATED (WKRC) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the recall of certain Cal Yee Farms chocolate products to a Class 1 status, the highest risk level, according to PEOPLE. The recall, initially announced on Dec. 12, involves dark chocolate walnuts,...
Spirit Airlines Cuts Several California Routes Amid Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is eliminating multiple routes in California as it restructures under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to The Points Guy, the budget carrier is discontinuing several intrastate routes, including Oakland to Burbank, San Jose to Burbank, and San Jose to...
State of California Extends Price Gouging Protections for Firestorm Survivors, Newsom Announces
Los Angeles, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has extended price gouging prohibitions to protect Los Angeles firestorm survivors from exploitation. His executive orders, issued in January, reinforce safeguards against unethical price hikes on housing, construction materials, and...
California Economy Could Be Impacted By America’s Shrinking Cattle Herd, According To Experts
Californians, brace yourselves for a seismic shift in your beef consumption habits. The U.S. cattle industry is struggling with a crisis of historic proportions, as herd numbers have plummeted to levels not seen since the baby boomers generation was born. According to shocking...
ICYMI: State continues to protect LA firestorm survivors from price gouging
What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s executive orders to extend price gouging prohibitions protect Los Angeles firestorm survivors. Los Angeles, California – Protecting Los Angeles firestorm survivors from nefarious actors, Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive orders in...
Costco to Raise Hourly Pay Above $30 for U.S. Workers, Including California Locations
Costco plans to increase hourly wages for top-tier store employees to over $30, but an official start date has yet to be announced. The pay hike will roll out over three years, beginning with a $1 raise to $30.20 in the first year, followed by $1 increases in each of the next...
