University of California president to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, campus protests – NBC News
University of California president to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, campus protests NBC News University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down next year University of California University of California president to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, campus protests The Associated Press Click Here For This Articles […]
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Gov. Newsom vows to support bills that crack down on deepfake election content
FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom answers a reporters question about his revised 2024-25 state budget during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2024. On Saturday, June 22, Newsom and legislative leaders announced an agreement to close an estimated $46.8 billion budget deficit. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on […]
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Mobile City Council authorizes demolition of civic center: ‘major milestone’ | #citycouncil
The Mobile City Council on Tuesday authorized demolishing the Mobile Civic Center, paving the way for a new nearly $300 million arena at the site that promises to draw top touring entertainment acts, sports and possibly even ice hockey. “Major milestone,” Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Tuesday. “This has been going on for a while, […]
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Alaska Legislature rejects Dunleavy-nominated state school board member • Alaska Beacon | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska Legislature voted Tuesday to remove Bob Griffin from the state school board amid bipartisan unhappiness over his actions as a board member. The vote came amid the Legislature’s annual vote on gubernatorial nominees. Legislators approved 78 of the 81 people subject to legislative confirmation during a joint session of the state House and […]
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Worst states to retire in the U.S.—No. 1 isn’t California or New York
If you’re looking for space to spread out during retirement, Alaska is the largest U.S. state by land area. However, it state ranked poorly across a number of Bankrate’s measurements. To compile its list of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S., Bankrate ranked all 50 states across five weighted categories: Affordability […]
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California labor takes a rare “L” in 2024 – Orange County Register
Then-Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, speaks in July 2019 at a rally in Sacramento for AB5.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) California labor unions are finally facing the consequences of their misguided actions. This year alone, several major policy pushes from unions across the state have backfired spectacularly. Now, employees are getting wise and kicking unions out. […]
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$76 million to help bolster security at California houses of worship, non-profits
Security guards stand watch in front of a synagogue on October 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Security is being increased at synagogues after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced […]
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Peltola leads Republican challengers in latest fundraising report for Alaska U.S. House race | #alaska | #politics
By James Brooks, Alaska Beacon Updated: July 21, 2024 Published: July 18, 2024 Nick Begich III, Mary Peltola and Nancy Dahlstrom are running for Alaska’s sole seat in the US House. (ADN photos) Incumbent Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is continuing to raise more money than her Republican challengers, according to reports published this week […]
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Nation’s biggest wildfire consumes more ground in Northern California
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Russian State TV Wants Moscow to Conquer Three US States | #alaska | #politics
In a recent appearance on Russia’s state-run television, Russian political scientist Sergey Mikheyev suggested that the country’s “empire” should grow to encompass three American states. The clip of the remarks began to circulate on social media on Friday when it was shared by Anton Gerashchenko, an outspoken critic of Russia and a former adviser to […]
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