California Implements Pay Hike for Health Care Workers with New Minimum Wage Legislation
MJP – SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Some of the lowest-paid healthcare workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under…
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Survey Shows Nearly 50% of Bay Area Residents Are Ready to Leave Amid Ongoing Challenges
MJP – Growing up here, Michelle Hailey never imagined leaving the Bay Area. But these days, as the West Oakland property…
San Jose Plans High-Density Housing Near Japantown to Address Housing Needs
“SAN JOSE —” Preliminary efforts to assess the site’s suitability for such a development have revealed a desirable location close…
New Attack! Walgreens Announces Closure of 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Seek a New Identity
MJP – Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define…
Savannah Guthrie Mulls Quitting Today Show After Hoda Kotb’s Sudden Departure
MJP – Savannah hinted at her probable exit from the ‘Today’ show after Hoda Kotb said that she would leave…
California’s Oil Cap Law: Anxieties Grow Over Potential Effects on Arizona Fuel Prices
PHOENIX Ariz. – A bill that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law intends to reduce gas prices for Californians may…
Grocery Pricing Controversy: Which Three Chains Are Under Fire for Overcharging?
MJP – Safeway, Vons, and Albertson’s grocers have agreed to a $4 million civil settlement after being accused of engaging in false…
Couple Strikes Gold Magnet Fishing in NYC: $100K Cash and Police Approval to Keep It
MJP – Most people go fishing with the hopes of catching a large haul, but they usually just anticipate a…
Chevron Executive Critiques California’s Gas and Oil Supply Proposal in Strongly Worded Letter
MJP – Legislators in California have been debating Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to establish new fuel storage standards for oil…
Unexpected Shutdown: Another Grocery Chain Closes Its Locations
MJP – According to court documents, another supermarket company has suddenly gone out of business after failing to reorganize. Following…