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Another huge layoff in California: Dropbox lays off 528 employees, about 20% of workforce
California – Dropbox announced it will be laying off 528 employees, almost 20% of its total staff, in line with the…
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California sets national example with the launch of its largest service corps, providing substantial financial support for participants
Sacramento, California – With the introduction of the California Service Corps, Governor Gavin Newsom has launched the biggest service corps…
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San Francisco is cracking down on speeding drivers with new speeding cameras at more than 30 locations
San Francisco, California – By putting speed cameras across San Francisco, the city expects to improve road safety through the…
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Caltrans offers $37.7 million in grants for projects advancing sustainable transportation and climate adaptation
California – The Department of Transportation’s District 2 will be holding an important workshop targeted at educating applicants through the…
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Californians might see even higher insurance rates as State Farm projects a major decrease in policy offerings
California – One of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., State Farm, has anticipated a major decrease in its California policy offerings,…
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Governor Newsom signs A.B. 460 into law, increasing fines for water theft to $10,000 per day in California
California – California has passed stricter sanctions for anybody caught stealing water from its rivers in a major step toward…
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Over 750 sites across California set for this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day set to take place on September 21
San Mateo, California – California Coastal Cleanup Day, an effort involving thousands of volunteers around the state to clean trash…
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Brightline West to connect Southern California and Las Vegas with sleek new trains, featuring a party car and high-speed convenience
California – Brightline West recently unveiled what future passengers could anticipate inside their high-speed trains set to run between Southern…
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PG&E customers face fourth electricity rate hike this year as California Public Utilities Commission prepares to vote
San Francisco, California – Customers of PG&E are growing more frustrated as another suggested rate hike would raise their electricity costs…
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Oakland Unified faces backlash for delayed response to dangerous lead levels in school drinking water
Oakland, California – There is a major health alert involving the drinking water at various California schools. Following the findings of…
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