California – San Jose Inside

As Biggest Delegation, CA Delegates Will Wield Influence at August Convention

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:15:50 +0000

With President Joe Biden's announcement that he won’t seek reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, some California Democratic delegates quickly went along.

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President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal

Barry Holtzclaw — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:13:30 +0000

Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?

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Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:46:00 +0000

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than seven years, and then doubled to two million in 2035. The high cost of $120,000 or more for one fast charger is just one obstacle.

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If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:25:16 +0000

California courts have long upheld below-minimum wage pay for prison inmates working a wide range of jobs. A 2024 ballot measure that would ban forced prisoner labor could change that.

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CA Cities and Counties Ignore 2021 Law to Fix Unsafe Homeless Shelters

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:07:47 +0000

The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a California shelter system that’s full of problems – and lacking accountability.

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Newsom for President? Here Are His Political Assets and Liabilities

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:29:44 +0000

As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?

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Debunking Six Myths About Homelessness in California

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:12:28 +0000

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about homelessness in California. Data can dispel several common myths.

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Extreme Heat Tied to More CA Deaths, More Loss Than Wildfires

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:12:08 +0000

Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed a budget that slashed $107.8 million in funding for programs and projects that address extreme heat, and shifted $55.7 million across different programs.

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Bay Area Will Decide California’s Biggest Housing Bond Ever

Barry Holtzclaw — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:57:55 +0000

A newly created regional housing finance authority for the entire San Francisco Bay Area will send a bond of up to $20 billion to the ballot. But the fate of its statewide counterpart looks bleak.

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Public Health Officials Warn Consumers that Diamond Shruumz Candies Can Cause Severe Illness or Injury

San Jose Inside — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:49:43 +0000

The California Department of Public Health says Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies contain a proprietary mushroom blend and have been linked to seizures, loss of consciousness, abnormal heart rate, nausea and vomiting.

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