• Feds, Industry Move to Keep Drones Out of Fire Zones

    07/28/2016
    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Saturday, firefighting planes had to halt operations for half an hour on the massive, deadly Sand Fire in Santa Clarita to track down a person flying a drone in the fire zone. On Monday, the federal government announced a program...

  • Hawaii as “ground zero” against genetically engineered crops

    07/28/2016
    Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Most of us think of beaches, surfing and luaus when we think of Hawaii. But the constantly warm and moist climate actually provides some of the most productive land in the world with a never-ending growing season. As a result, Hawaii has become...

  • People’s Caravan Fights Racism From Cleveland to Philly

    07/28/2016
    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Dozens of advocates for racial justice and peace arrived in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention this weekend, making the trek together after protesting at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The Grassroots Global Justice Alliance organized the event, dubbing it...

  • Senator Tony Mendoza’s Bill Prevents Wage Theft from California’s Workers

    07/28/2016
    Governor Brown Signs SB 1342  Senator Tony Mendoza’s Bill Prevents Wage Theft from California’s Workers   Sacramento – A measure, SB 1342, authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) that would protect workers by paving the way for a statewide mechanism at the local level to fight wage theft, was...

  • Families with Children Face Housing Discrimination in Fremont

    07/28/2016
    Fair Housing Investigation at Fremont Condo Complex Reveals Longstanding Pattern of Discrimination Against Families with Children Fremont, CA – Project Sentinel joined a class of aggrieved residents to file a housing discrimination lawsuit in federal court against Silvertree Mohave Homeowners’ Association (HOA) and Management Solutions. Both jointly manage Silvertree...

  • Breast Cancer Emergency Fund to Expand Outreach

    07/28/2016
    Priority is Raising Awareness Among Prospective Donors and Low-Income Women, Including Non-Native English Speakers SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) announced on July 21st that it will expand its outreach in the South Bay Area to raise awareness about its services to prospective donors and low-income individuals...

  • Instant Car Plates

    07/28/2016
    Governor Signs MTC-Backed Bill Requiring Auto Dealers to Install Vehicle License Plates Immediately After Sale MTC Law enforcement will have an easier time catching toll evaders and other law-breakers thanks to MTC-supported legislation that requires car dealers to install vehicle license plates on all newly purchased vehicles rather than...

  • 5 Ways to Say Goodbye to Your ‘Sad Desk Lunch’

    07/28/2016
    BPT You’re running out the door, already late and thinking about that important 8 a.m. meeting. Lunch is the last thing on your mind. In fact, you usually just pick something up from the deli line or local fast food place and hurry back to your desk. Sound familiar?...

  • Cinco pasos esenciales para lograr la independencia financiera

    07/28/2016
    Por Nathaniel Sillin Nunca es mal momento para pensar en la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad, pero el Día de la Independencia nos ofrece una oportunidad especial. Para mí, todos estos conceptos están estrechamente relacionados con la independencia financiera. Después de todo, tener la capacidad...
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