After a lengthy meeting on Thursday, California regulators have shifted the rules for mask-wearing in the workplace for the third …
Calif. facing labor shortage, mandates unemployment recipients start looking for work
As the Golden State stares down an historic labor shortage, the Employment Development Department will require unemployed Californians to be looking for work to receive benefits.
Blackout risk remains, Calif. grid operator extends Flex Alert into Friday night
A punishing heat wave is threatening to push California’s electricity supply to the brink, prompting a Flex Alert tonight from the state’s grid operator. It could spill into rolling blackouts if things get worse.
Harvey Weinstein to be extradited to Los Angeles for new charges, NY judge rules
A New York county Judge ruled Tuesday that imprisoned movie producer Harvey Weinstein would be extradited to California to face additional charges of sexual assault.
Taco Bell, Chipotle offering freebies for Calif. vaccine push
The giveaways – limited to June 15 – are tied to California’s coronavirus vaccination incentive campaign. Here’s what the restaurants are offering diners.
Calif. lawmakers OK stopgap budget to keep their paychecks flowing
Calif. voters set a June 15 deadline for legislators to approve a budget or else forfeit their paychecks. One state senator derisively described Monday’s budget as “a let-us-get-paid budget” that wasn’t reflective of anything.
Buckle up: Gas taxes are increasing on July 1
For the fourth straight year, California’s hefty gas tax is on the rise right as summer kicks into high gear.
Newsom, Cal-OSHA to OK vaccinated workers to go maskless on Thursday
Cal-OSHA, the principal regulator of California workplaces, has undergone a month’s worth of regulatory gymnastics when it comes to mask rules.
No masks required at Disneyland for fully-vaccinated guests starting June 15
Disneyland will no longer require fully-vaccinated guests to wear face coverings beginning Tuesday, when California’s strict mask rules will expire.
Dinner at the French Laundry? Newsom sweetens vaccine push with free vacations
Gov. Gavin Newsom is doubling down on his incentive-laden strategy to convince hesitant Californians to get the coronavirus vaccine.
