Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department
The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...
Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department
The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...
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36% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
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40% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
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56% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
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44% Bias Score
California's Homelessness Crisis: A 'Christmas Carol' for Our Times
El Cajon Mayor criticizes California's handling of its homelessness crisis, comparing it to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", blaming conscious policy decisions for creating a system that profits from the issue.
California's Homelessness Crisis: A 'Christmas Carol' for Our Times
El Cajon Mayor criticizes California's handling of its homelessness crisis, comparing it to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", blaming conscious policy decisions for creating a system that profits from the issue.
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72% Bias Score
California Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms since August, causing a 9.2 percent drop in milk production and at least 36 human cases; Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency.
California Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms since August, causing a 9.2 percent drop in milk production and at least 36 human cases; Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency.
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24% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
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40% Bias Score
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
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36% Bias Score
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
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56% Bias Score
California Prepares for Legal Battle Against Trump's Policies
Two days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, California Governor Gavin Newsom requested \$25 million to fund legal challenges to Trump's policies, reflecting California's intent to resist on issues like immigration, reproductive rights, and environmental protection, while facing i...
California Prepares for Legal Battle Against Trump's Policies
Two days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, California Governor Gavin Newsom requested \$25 million to fund legal challenges to Trump's policies, reflecting California's intent to resist on issues like immigration, reproductive rights, and environmental protection, while facing i...
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44% Bias Score
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Several in Oakland
A multi-vehicle crash involving two BART police vehicles in Oakland, California on Saturday injured several people near the West Oakland train station; the cause remains under investigation.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Several in Oakland
A multi-vehicle crash involving two BART police vehicles in Oakland, California on Saturday injured several people near the West Oakland train station; the cause remains under investigation.
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28% Bias Score
California's Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms, causing a state of emergency and at least 36 human cases; milk production dropped 9.2 percent in November, impacting national supply, while concerns rise over worker safety and the effectiveness of containment measures.
California's Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms, causing a state of emergency and at least 36 human cases; milk production dropped 9.2 percent in November, impacting national supply, while concerns rise over worker safety and the effectiveness of containment measures.
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20% Bias Score