California is Aging but Two Counties Are Getting Slightly Younger
Sun, 07/8/2018
We're a greying nation.
California Begins Destroying $350 Million Worth of Weed
Mon, 07/2/2018
New rules on laboratory testing have officially kicked in. In what has been dubbed the “Marijuanapocalypse,” any noncompliant cannabis will have to be destroyed.
More Marijuana Drama in Kern
Sun, 07/1/2018
There was frustration, insults, and accusations of wrongdoing against county leaders Tuesday -- all of it overshadowing an effort to bring service to the county's 13,000 marijuana patients.
Alameda Spoofs “Cops” in Clever Mattress Dumping PSA
Sun, 07/1/2018
Kudos to Alameda County on its latest campaign to raise awareness about the scourge of illegal mattress dumping.
San Mateo County and Its Utility Will Pay $47.5 Million in Falling Tree Case
Sun, 07/1/2018
San Mateo County and two of its contractors will pay a combined $47.5 million to a young man who was seriously injured by a falling tree in San Mateo Memorial County Park six years ago.
This Hospital Employs 7 Out of the 10 Highest Paid County Employees in California
Sun, 07/1/2018
New data from the California State Controller's Office shows that 7 out of the state's 10 highest paid county employees work at a single facility in San Joaquin County. But upon further inspection, one compensation expert sees little amiss.
SCOTUS Hits Unions With Janus v. AFSCME Ruling
Wed, 06/27/2018
In a massive blow to American labor unions, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled Wednesday that government workers cannot be forced to join a union or be compelled to pay for the cost of co
Why Does California Have So Many Psychopaths?
Wed, 06/27/2018
New research says the Golden State ranks third for individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits.
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Legal
Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 05:10
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Riverside County over an early youth diversion program which it says ‘criminalizes’ normal acts of rebellion, sets children up to fail, and violates thei
Policy
Sunday, August 19, 2018 - 05:14
With the help of a 2017 voter-approved ballot measure, a new report c
Finance
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 04:44
Kern County supervisors moved forward with a proposal Tuesday that could result in a one percent sales tax increase appearing on the November ballot. But they didn’t do so without complaint.