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GM's Cruise Self-Driving Car Crash Injured Multiple People

California just ruled that Cruise can collect fares from people taking rides in the car with no human safety driver. The crash may cause complications.

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California, Oregon certify four measures for this year’s statewide ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, July 7, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Labor pool shortage hits public pools. Here's why California needs lifeguards

When the heat hits in California, public swimming pools become vital refuges for tens of thousands of families, many of modest means. But because of bureaucratic red tape and the aftermath of pandemic shutdowns, many pools statewide are confronting a labor pool problem — not enough lifeguards.

Los Angeles Times

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Commentary: If Newsom wants California to resist the Supreme Court, why ‘double down’ on fossil fuels?

California’s governor wants to have it both ways. Gavin Newsom wants to be the face of West Coast Democratic resistance to federal minority rule, yet his policy practices — particularly on climate issues — are often devoid of the leadership and progressive action he pretends to represent.

Tribune News Service

‘All that’s needed is a spark’: why the US may be headed for a summer of mega-fire

An explosive spring season has already burned more land than the 10-year average, with summers only expected to intensify

The Guardian - US

Potsie for mayor? 'Happy Days' alum Anson Williams says he's running for office in Ojai, California

LOS ANGELES — Potsie for ... mayor? "Happy Days" actor Anson Williams is planning to run for office in his hometown of Ojai, in Ventura County.

Los Angeles Times

Favorable weather helps fight against California forest fire

Favorable weather has helped the fight against a wildfire in California’s Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties

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Now that California's eviction moratorium has expired, where does that leave tenants?

Several deadlines and extensions have come and gone under California's COVID-19 eviction moratorium.

Los Angeles Times

AgroFresh Expands SmartFresh Inbox In California

AgroFresh Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:AGFS) has expanded its SmartFresh Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's (CDPR) approval for new crops. SmartFresh InBox offers protection in a small, portable sachet, expanding the availability of SmartFresh technology for growers, packers, and retailers. SmartFresh (1-MCP) ethylene management technology delays the ripening process and…

Benzinga

Cannabis tax cuts and pot industry reform are coming to California

Tax cuts and other reforms are coming to the California cannabis industry as authorities seek to revamp a system that businesses, growers and others say has been stymied by over-regulation.

Los Angeles Times

Five reasons why California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Florida ad is a big deal

WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Independence Day Florida ad has vaulted him deep into the national conversation about the 2024 presidential race as Democrats on social media hail him as a tell-it-like-it-is stalwart.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Is California ready for ‘human composting’ as an alternative to casket burial, cremation?

During a rafting trip in the West, Angela Bean took a palm full of her son's ashes and spread them across rushing water. Her 27-year-old son, who died in a fatal fall from a pickup truck in 2015, had told her he wanted to donate his organs and be cremated.

Los Angeles Times

New evacuations for communities near California forest fire

A wildfire that triggered expanded evacuation orders may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue on the Fourth of July in a region that's a top tourism destination.

WEKU

California is missing an entire year of rainfall since mid-2019, new figures show

California’s water issues may be complicated. But the rainfall shortage driving the state’s current drought is basic math.

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How many wildfires has California had so far this year? There are several burning now

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Electra fire in Amador and Calaveras counties has already blazed through 3,034 acres as of Tuesday morning, and this isn’t the first time this year that a wildfire has ignited in California.

Reason

We All Are Just Taking on Over

Too bad for you, dude; from Lindblad v. Bolanos, decided by Judge Susan Illston (N.D. Cal. 2022), and filed July 4 (ha!): Ever-present in the background of the [First Amended Complaint] is an allegation that law enforcement agents from Colorado "followed" plaintiff to California and are conspiring with law enforcement…

The Guardian - US

California: explosive wildfire more than doubles in size overnight

Fast-moving Electra fire forces hundreds to evacuate and threatens crucial power infrastructure east of Sacramento

Los Angeles Times

Why BA.4, BA.5 pose big coronavirus risk to California

LOS ANGELES — Are people in your life being infected with the coronavirus, even after being caught up in an earlier wave?

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Orlando Sentinel

Newsom’s attack ad on DeSantis could be 2024 presidential preview

ORLANDO, Fla. — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $100,000 Fox News ad on Monday urging Floridians to “join the fight” against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis “or join us in California” has drawn a muted response from state Democrats and dismissals from Republicans.

The Independent UK

Sara Kruzan: Woman sentenced to life in prison for killing her trafficker pardoned by Gavin Newsom

Ms Kruzan spent 18 years in prison before being released

Reason

Sheriff Isn't County Employee, so County May Release Report Investigating Him

From Essick v. County of Sonoma, decided last Wednesday by the California Court of Appeal (Justice Jon Streeter, joined by Presiding Justice Stuart Pollak and Superior Court Judge Tara Desautels): Following the submission to the County of Sonoma … of a harassment complaint against Mark Essick, the elected sheriff of…

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Final Fantasy 14 player beach party advertised on real world billboards

A FF14 player has purchased billboards in both Texas and California to advertise their in-game beach party.

Tribune News Service

California taxpayers told they owe the IRS money when they already paid. Here’s why

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Internal Revenue Service has sent letters to taxpayers throughout California telling them they owe money — and hefty penalties and interest — for their 2021 taxes even though they had already paid everything they were obligated to pay.

The Independent UK

Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought

Gardening when there's severe drought means setting priorities

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Pausing the gas tax would have been great for California Democrats. Instead we got a July 4 price increase

A gas tax break would have been nice as Californians hit the road over the July 4 weekend. Instead, they were smacked with a tax increase.

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