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**Minimum wage** advocacy group calls for $20 wage across all sectors to combat California cost of living crisis

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Los Angeles, California – A fair wage advocacy group in California is pushing for the extension of the state’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast food workers to all sectors, citing the high cost of living in the state. President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman, highlighted the challenges faced by working-class people post-pandemic, emphasizing the need for higher wages to combat rising levels of home and food insecurity. Jayaraman pointed out that in …

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Disney Revamps Disability Access Services at California and Florida Parks – See How You Can Skip the Lines Now!

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Los Angeles, California – Disney has announced significant changes to its Disability Access Service (DAS) at its theme parks in California and Florida. The company unveiled updates to the DAS pages on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites on Tuesday, April 9. The DAS program, which is free of charge, aims to assist guests with disabilities by providing them with return times for attractions instead of waiting in line. The service is specifically tailored …

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Nonrenewal Shock: State Farm Drops Thousands of California Homeowner Policies, Leaving Bay Area Residents Scrambling

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Orinda, California – As the largest homeowner’s insurance provider in California, State Farm has made the decision not to renew policies for certain residents, causing concern among homeowners in the affected areas. The decision by State Farm to not renew policies has left many Bay Area residents scrambling to find alternative coverage options. According to reports, State Farm will not be renewing 1,703 policies in Orinda’s 94563 ZIP code, representing 55% of the city’s homeowner …

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**SpaceX’s Dazzling Rocket Launch Over Southern California Sky Mesmerizes Viewers**

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Vandenberg, California – SpaceX mesmerized spectators with a dazzling display as they launched another rocket over the Southern California sky for the Starlink Mission. On Saturday evening, a Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 21 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. This launch came shortly after SpaceX’s Monday evening launch, which was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions that included rain and wind. Observing launches just after sunset and before …

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California Workers Could Soon Have the Right to Disconnect After Hours: Here’s How It Would Work

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San Francisco, California could become the first state in the US to enact a “right to disconnect” law, giving workers the freedom to unplug from work-related communications during non-working hours. The proposed Assembly Bill 2751, introduced by Assemblyman Matt Haney, aims to ensure that employees have uninterrupted personal and family time by allowing them to disengage from emails, texts, and calls outside of their designated work hours. Haney emphasized the need for this legislation, pointing …

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Suspect shot at shopping mall after police chase

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A suspect was fatally shot by California law enforcement officers at a shopping mall in Los Angeles County on Friday, following a police pursuit, as stated by authorities. The incident transpired around 4:30 p.m. at Los Cerritos Center, a bustling shopping mall located in Cerritos, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the California Highway Patrol played a role in the shooting. The shooting ensued after a police chase, …

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**California Gas Prices Soar Past $5: Why Are Drivers Fuming?**

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San Francisco, California – Gas prices in California have seen a dramatic spike, far surpassing the national average in recent days. On Friday, the average price at the pump in the Golden State soared to $5.27 per gallon, marking a $0.23 increase from the previous week. In contrast, the average nationwide price rested at $3.54 per gallon on the same day, only rising by $0.04 during the week. The surge in California’s gas prices has …

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Suspect in police chase shot and killed

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A police pursuit in Los Angeles County culminated in a fatal shooting at a local mall on Friday, as confirmed by authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Los Cerritos Center shopping mall in Cerritos, California. The California Highway Patrol was reportedly involved in the shooting, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The circumstances leading to the police chase were not immediately disclosed, …

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Earthquakes Rock Northern California – No Damage Reported!

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BELDEN, California – Two earthquakes centered near the small town of Belden rattled Northern California on Thursday evening, causing tremors felt across the region. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, a preliminary 4.5 magnitude earthquake followed by a preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just after 6:30 p.m. with one earthquake reaching a depth of about six miles. A third earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 2.9, hit around 7 p.m. Reports indicate …

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Sparks Controversy Offering $16/hr Job Despite $20/hr Fast Food Worker Law – You Won’t Believe His Response!

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Sacramento, California – Despite a new state law requiring fast-food workers to be paid $20 per hour, one restaurant in Sacramento, California is offering a job at $16 per hour. Gavin Newsom’s, the Governor of California, decision to pay $16 an hour has stirred controversy among workers and businesses alike. The move by Gavin Newsom’s restaurant has sparked a debate about the impact of the new $20 per hour minimum wage law on the fast-food …

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