How California’s Delete Act will try to keep personal info offline
(NewsNation) — Californians will gain enhanced control over their online personal data with the implementation of the new Delete Act, effective Jan. 1. The legislation allows consumers to request the deletion of their personal information from all data brokers and mandates these brokers to cease selling such information. “We need to understand that every time […]
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California minimum wage to increase in 2024, will be even higher for certain workers
(FOX40.COM) — The minimum wage will increase for millions of workers across California next year, and because of two new laws passed in the last year, workers in certain sectors of the economy will have an even higher minimum wage. Minimum Wage California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $16 an hour on Jan. 1. […]
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Murfreesboro, TN council repeals controversial ‘decency’ ordinance | #citycouncil
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) —Just days before Christmas, the Murfreesboro City Council quietly and unanimously voted to repeal the city’s decency ordinance. “Nobody saw this coming,” said Keri Lambert. “There’s been no discussion of it. There’s been no word of it.” Surprised is the emotion Lambert felt after seeing all this unfold at the Dec. 21 […]
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Oakland Mayor Thao rejects list of police chief candidates
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao (Yalonda M. James /San Francisco Chronicle via AP) (KRON) — The search for Oakland’s police chief is slated to go on further as the city’s mayor, Sheng Thao, rejected a list of candidates presented to her by the Oakland Police Commission. Thao’s office confirmed the news to KRON4 on Wednesday, saying […]
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Firework safety in South Arkansas
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — 2024 will make its debut next week and families are flying to the fireworks stands in preparation for the new year. According to the National Security Council: If consumer fireworks are legal to buy where you live and you choose to use them, be sure to follow the following safety […]
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Another storm is coming to SoCal. Could it rain on Rose Parade?
The Los Angeles area is heading for a wet end to the year, with rain showers forecast for later this week, raising the possibility that Rose Parade attendees might need a poncho or umbrella on New Year’s Day. This week will be overcast, and a light storm is expected to arrive in San Luis Obispo […]
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California Democrats want Trump off the primary ballot. What does that mean for Republicans?
Jenavieve Hatch The Sacramento Bee Former President Donald Trump’s removal from the Colorado primary presidential election ballot has triggered a partisan firestorm that’s likely to make an already fierce and ugly California campaign season even more brutal. The rhetoric and finger-pointing is likely to grow even uglier. It already has. Trump supporters in the state […]
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City Council joins Youth Leadership Council in letter advocating for a statewide ban on flavored tobacco products | News | #citycouncil
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Alton mayor to share insights at Edwardsville MLK Day celebration
ALTON — David Goins, mayor of Alton, keynotes this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program set to start at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in Edwardsville. The program, to be held at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, located at 327 Olive St. in Edwardsville, is open to the public at no charge, according […]
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New minimum wage in California 2024: how much it increases and when it comes into effect
California is one of the states that has a minimum wage higher than the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. In addition, it is one of the states with the highest base salaries in the country, and is now preparing for another increase next year. Currently, the base wage is $15.50 per hour, and starting […]
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