California
Rent stabilization measures win in US midterm election
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ballot measures in the U.S. to build more affordable housing and protect tenants from soaring rent increases were plentiful and fared well in last week’s midterm elections, a sign of growing angst over record high rents exacerbated by inflation and a dearth of homes. Voters approved capping rent increases at below …
California Leads on Reproductive and Trans Health Data Privacy
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, anti-choice sheriffs and bounty hunters will try to investigate and punish abortion seekers based on their internet browsing, private messaging, and phone app location data. We can expect similar tactics from state officials who claim that parents who allow their transgender youth to receive gender-affirming health …
No Agreement Reached Yet as Kaiser Mental Health Worker Strike Reaches One Month – NBC Bay Area
Thursday marks one month since over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health care workers went on strike to demand increased staffing and improved access to care for patients who sometimes must wait months for therapy appointments. The National Union of Healthcare Workers said in a statement that Kaiser refused to consider their proposal to improve conditions …
Monkeypox called MPX by California Department of Health
(KRON) — The California Department of Public Health is now using the name MPX to describe Monkeypox, according to a statement from the department. Bay Area MPX (monkeypox) case tracker Citing concerns about stigma associated with the name of the illness, CDPH uses monkeypox only on “first use” in written documents or correspondence. The second …
Nearly 1 million in CA face long-term health issues due to unsafe drinking water, audit says
A new report released by the California State Auditor says that nearly 1 million Californians could face long-term health issues after receiving unsafe drinking water, which could include liver and kidney damage along with an increased risk of cancer.(Video above: Top headlines for July 26, 2022)The audit also criticized the State Water Resources Control Board, …
seqWell’s plexWell technology selected by California conservation genomics project for conservation genomics research
seqWell, a global provider of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library technologies based on its proprietary plexWell™ multiplexing platform, today announced a partnership with California Conservation Genomics Project (CCGP). CCGP, a state-funded initiative led by The University of California aiming to produce the most comprehensive, multispecies, genomic dataset ever assembled to help manage regional biodiversity, has selected …
How a California Disaster Inspired the First Earth Day
Happy Earth Day. As you probably know, April 22 is a day set aside for appreciating the environment and demonstrating support for laws that protect it. The tradition dates back to the first Earth Day in 1970, which led to the passage of landmark environmental legislation in the United States. It was a momentous event …
New technology tested at Mojave Air and Space Port | News
MOJAVE – New technology is being tested at the Mojave Air and Space Port, that would allow staff to identify drones flying nearby the airport, and use the information to alert other pilots of the activity to avoid complications or activity that would cause a problem. During the board meeting April 5. Security Chief Chris …
SCVNews.com | COC Automotive Technology Program Receives Donation from The Rotary Club
College of the Canyons has received a $4,750 donation from The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley in support of the college’s automotive technology program. The donation will fund four scholarships for COC auto technology students during the fall 2022 semester. “We are very grateful to The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley for this …
California taxpayers would get $400 rebates under new proposal
SACRAMENTO — A group of Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday called for sending a $400 rebate to every California taxpayer to help soften the blow of the recent surge in gasoline prices. The proposal comes as pressure mounts to help Californians struggling with prices at the pump, as well as increases in the costs of food, …
