California recently made a decision that affects how much Californians pay for electricity. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) gave permission for big utility companies like Pacific Gas & Electric to add a fixed charge to people’s monthly power bills. This charge covers the cost of setting up and maintaining the equipment needed to deliver…
In a recently released secret recording, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito criticized the media for its persistent criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court, which he claims has eroded public trust in the judiciary. The recording, made by journalist and political consultant Lauren Windsor, was captured during the Supreme Court Historical Society’s dinner on June 3…
In a concerning development, two feral pigs discovered in Calaveras County, California, have been found to be carrying a potentially lethal virus, raising alarms about the safety of pets in the area. The United States Department of Agriculture identified the presence of the Peudorabies (PRV) virus in samples taken from these pigs, within a 10-mile…
Less than a month following the bankruptcy filings of subsidiaries under the Zachry Group, a significant player in the construction and engineering sector, the fallout has hit hard. Zachry Industrial, a prominent arm of the conglomerate, has announced a staggering layoff affecting over 4,000 employees. The revelation came through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice…
This week, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) informed its staff that they would be laying off 500 or more people in the next 90 days. The announcement, made through a letter sent to employees on Thursday, cited increasing costs of supplies and labor as major contributing factors in their decision-making process. Although the exact…
In the United States anti-transgender legislation has been rising rapidly over the past few years. Even in blue states it can be hard to find gender affirming care and anti-discrimination laws. Of course, wherever a trans person goes there will be people who are ignorant and use that ignorance for hate. However, legislatively, here are…
In a landmark move, the California $18 Minimum Wage Initiative has officially qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot. This initiative, if passed, would incrementally raise the state’s minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, with subsequent adjustments based on the cost of living. This proposal has garnered significant support, with a recent poll…
The first week of June marked significant job cuts at two major IT giants, Google and Microsoft, as the wave of layoffs continued in 2024. Google announced the layoff of approximately 100 employees in its Cloud unit, while Microsoft reportedly cut over 1,000 jobs across various divisions. At Google, the layoffs targeted the Cloud unit,…
Twenty-seven men were arrested in an undercover sting operation in Jacksonville, Florida, targeting individuals using the internet to solicit sex acts with children. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced the results of the operation, named “Valiant Knights,” during a press conference. Undercover detectives posed as children online, engaging with adults who solicited sexual activity and arranged…
A significant and unprecedented campaign has been launched by far-right groups to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court into shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. Some of these groups are tied to Leonard Leo, a key figure in establishing the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and connected to…
