California State Retirement Fund Experienced a 71% Loss on $468 Million Clean Energy Investment
CalPERS Faces Heavy Losses in Clean Energy Investment The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), which manages pensions for state employees, has suffered a significant loss—71%—on its $468 million private equity investment focused on clean energy. Currently, CalPERS pension benefits are only around 79% funded, which leaves California taxpayers and the state government responsible for […]
California files a lawsuit regarding cuts to SNAP benefits while Governor Newsom references Scripture.
California Governor Critiques Federal Response to Food Aid California Governor Gavin Newsom has voiced strong criticism of Republican leaders and the Trump administration regarding the implications of the federal government shutdown on food aid programs. He pointed to biblical teachings, emphasizing that caring for those who are hungry is a moral imperative that Washington has […]
California teens share their experiences with school treatment in light of Title IX lawsuit
California High School Seniors Sue Over Volleyball Team Policies California high school seniors Hadeel Hazameh and Alyssa McPherson have initiated a lawsuit against their school district for alleged violations of Title IX concerning the girls’ volleyball team. The pair had left the team in September to express their discontent over the inclusion of transgender players. […]
California Democrats Newsom and Harris maintain flexibility for 2028 presidential plans
Newsom and Harris Open to 2028 Presidential Runs Recently, both California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris hinted at the possibility of running for president in 2028. Newsom remarked, “If you don’t consider it, you’re lying,” when asked about his thoughts on a potential candidacy following the 2026 midterm elections. He acknowledged […]
Two victims named in deadly California accident reportedly linked to undocumented immigrant
Tragic Semi-Truck Crash in Southern California On Tuesday, a devastating semi-truck crash in Southern California claimed the lives of three people, two of whom have been identified as Clarence and Lisa Nelson, an assistant basketball coach at Pomona High School and his wife. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The San Bernardino County Coroner’s […]
Bear from the wild comes to Sequoia Park Zoo in California, brings joy to staff members
Bear Visits Sequoia Park Zoo This week, a young black bear made a gentle, albeit unexpected, appearance at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California. The staff couldn’t help but be delighted by his visit. Zoo officials reported that the bear, around 18 months old, was “extremely well-mannered” during his short stay. This curious newcomer […]
Reasons for growing concerns over new mpox cases in California
More than two years after the mpox outbreak was officially declared over in the United States, experts in infectious diseases are expressing worry over a new uptick in cases in California. The outbreak, which primarily spread among men who have sex with men, was considered resolved in early 2023, yet there has been ongoing low-level […]
Democrats Raise Concerns About ‘Voter Intimidation’ as Justice Department Sends Election Monitors to California and New Jersey
On Friday, the Justice Department announced its plans to deploy election monitors to various polling locations in California and New Jersey for the upcoming general election on November 4. This move aims to bolster transparency and adherence to federal voting regulations. The Department of Justice noted in a press release that civil rights observers will […]
California Allocates $140 Million to Support Planned Parenthood
California Allocates Funds for Family Planning Support California has recently become the fourth state to dedicate taxpayer money toward family planning aid, primarily to compensate for lost federal funding resulting from decisions made by Republicans and President Trump. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that over $140 million will be provided to Planned Parenthood to keep 109 […]
Amazon unveils new technology at the Delivering the Future Summit in California
Amazon’s Delivery Summit Highlights Future Tech MILPITAS, Calif. – Amazon’s Delivering the Future Summit kicked off this week, showcasing advancements in its delivery operations. Yet, there’s a growing unease that these efficiency improvements might lead to significant job losses. Recent reports indicate that through interviews and internal documents, Amazon’s automation initiatives could prevent around 160,000 […]