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Iconic Pacific Coast Highway stretch hit with sudden speed limit crackdown

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Iconic Pacific Coast Highway stretch hit with sudden speed limit crackdown

Nypost.com

Caltrans reduced the speed limit on a 5.1-mile Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 from 55 mph to 45 mph to improve safety.
The change targets a winding Monterey County section south of Coast Road to north of Garrapata Creek Bridge.
Officials say the lower speed will give motorists more reaction time and reduce crash risk along the route.
Caltrans said updated speed limit signs are already in place and enforcement is effective immediately.
The move is part of broader efforts to reduce serious crashes and fatalities on California roads.
The stretch is a popular corridor for tourists, cyclists, and sightseers.

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Here Are Your STARTUP HUMBOLDT Finalists! Watch Them Battle It Out for $200,000, Shark Tank-Style, at the Eureka Theater Next Week, If You Like

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business1h ago

Here Are Your STARTUP HUMBOLDT Finalists! Watch Them Battle It Out for $200,000, Shark Tank-Style, at the Eureka Theater Next Week, If You Like

Lostcoastoutpost.com

StartUp Humboldt named ten finalists from 108 applicants set to pitch for up to $200,000 in funding.
Six Scale Venture finalists compete for $175,000 in milestone-based funding in a Shark Tank–style format.
Four microventure finalists compete for two awards totaling $25,000 focused on community impact.
Finalists include DERA Analytics and GridIQ, among others from regional sectors like energy and food.
The Final Pitch Event is set for Thursday, April 23, at the historic Eureka Theater with a live audience.
Judging includes executives from CalOSBA, Cloudflare, and Redwood Capital Bank among others.
Attendees can engage with semifinalists and visit a vendor fair highlighting local ventures.
Event sponsors include Coast Central Credit Union, supporting the program as Titan Sponsor.
Organizers emphasize regional impact and mentorship from SBDC and Lost Coast Ventures.

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Top ER doctor accused of doing drugs and drinking on the job — but she’s still allowed to operate

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health1h ago

Top ER doctor accused of doing drugs and drinking on the job — but she’s still allowed to operate

Nypost.com

A San Diego-area ER doctor is accused of showing up impaired and facing drug testing orders.
Dr. Ariana Dillman must undergo random testing and attend a support group while privileges remain under supervision.
The Medical Board alleges Dillman used substances before work and refused an on-site test in June.
Dillman’s employer suspended privileges, and a psychiatrist diagnosed alcohol use disorder.
Her name appears on Karma Massage & Spa staff pages amid cosmetic-treatment rumors.

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Dems ripped for 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' that could 'shield' fraud and abuse in California

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politics7h ago

Dems ripped for 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' that could 'shield' fraud and abuse in California

Foxnews.com

California advances AB 2624, a bill called Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers, amid warnings it could chill investigative journalism.
Critics say the measure would shield fraud investigations by hiding addresses of workers, potentially hampering reporting.
Nick Shirley and other independent reporters have highlighted alleged fraud in California, fueling calls for stronger protections for reporters.
Supporters argue the measure would protect workers from threats and doxxing amid alleged harassment.
Republicans warn the bill would silence citizen journalists and shield taxpayer-funded organizations from scrutiny.
The bill, titled 'Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers,' would create a program to conceal addresses of participants.
The measure would set penalties for doxing and could award damages up to $4,000 for victims.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assembly member Mia Bonta back the bill as protecting privacy and safety.
The bill faces ongoing debate as it moves through the Assembly Judiciary Committee amid a broader fraud crackdown in California.
News coverage notes the context of a significant hospice fraud crackdown in Los Angeles tied to the broader debate over reporting and accountability.

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A new class action lawsuit points the finger at Amazon once again — has the company been ‘bricking’ older Fire TV Sticks to get you to spend more on new models?

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technology9h ago

A new class action lawsuit points the finger at Amazon once again — has the company been ‘bricking’ older Fire TV Sticks to get you to spend more on new models?

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A California class action accuses Amazon of bricking early Fire TV Sticks by winding down software support to push upgrades, impacting both first- and second-generation devices.
Plaintiff claims the case targets first- and second-generation sticks, alleging reduced functionality after Amazon limited updates.
The suit alleges performance issues began years after purchase, culminating in a 2024 upgrade after devices became unusable.
The lawsuit contends Amazon did not disclose that software support would end, contradicting initial marketing.
Marketing boasted 'instant' streaming, while the devices allegedly had shortened lifespans due to withheld updates.
Allegations trace back to 2022, with first-generation devices said to have lost software support that year.
Plaintiff seeks nationwide relief, aiming to compensate affected users across the United States.
The case centers on software tethering practices and undisclosed device lifespans, challenging consumer trust.
Amazon has not publicly commented on the lawsuit as of reporting, with updates expected as information develops.
Experts warn the case highlights broader issues of consumer trust and transparency in tech marketing and product disclosures.

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politics9h ago

A cautionary tale about tax cuts

Vox.com

Prop 13 in 1978 capped local property tax rates at 1% and limited annual assessed value increases, reshaping California’s tax system.
The measure imposed an annual cap on assessed value increases, limiting property tax growth even as home values rise.
Prop 13 created a growing tax break for longtime homeowners, fueling a cascade of related policy changes in the 1980s.
Experts warn the measure reduced essential services, shifting funding responsibilities to other taxes during booms and recessions.
The podcast frames Prop 13 as a cautionary tale: people want government they can afford but may sacrifice public goods without careful policy design.
California’s experience shows shifts in state and local finances, with tax cuts moving pressure to income taxes during downturns.
Prop 13 contributed to an ‘aristocracy of property’ as long-term homeowners passed benefits to heirs.
The measure is linked to infrastructure decline, potholes, and slower emergency responses in affected areas.
The piece emphasizes Prop 13 as a nationwide caution as other states explore tax cuts.
Voters approved Prop 13 believing it would lower property taxes, a claim that proved more complex in practice.
The interview discusses Howard Jarvis’s role in Prop 13’s passage and its national impact.

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Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race | CNN Politics

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politics9h ago

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race | CNN Politics

Cnn.com

California Governor Gavin Newsom is connected to a new political development involving Eric Swalwell, drawing attention to state politics.
The event is unfolding amid ongoing California political dynamics, with details still emerging.
Observers are evaluating how the development could influence California governance and policy priorities.

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Outbreak of world’s most contagious disease in California hits highest levels in nearly a decade

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health9h ago

Outbreak of world’s most contagious disease in California hits highest levels in nearly a decade

Nypost.com

California reports 39 measles cases this year, with Sacramento and Placer counties at the center of the outbreak.
Most affected patients are under 20, and 95% lack vaccination or have unknown status.
Measles was declared eliminated in 2000 but has resurged as vaccination rates declined, fueling recent outbreaks.
CDC reports more than 2,200 measles cases nationwide and multiple outbreaks this year.
California logged additional cases in 2025, with a rise from 2024 totals as the year progressed.
The first California case arose in an unvaccinated toddler recently who traveled to South Carolina.
Public health officials emphasize vaccination as a key prevention measure amid the outbreak.
Supply of information notes 45 states have reported measles cases this year.
Outbreaks can be defined as three or more related cases.
Public health officials referenced past outbreaks and the 2019 statewide total of 73 cases.

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As worker silicosis deaths mount, GOP moves to shield companies from liability

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politics7h ago

As worker silicosis deaths mount, GOP moves to shield companies from liability

Daylightsandiego.org

Public health officials in California push to ban engineered quartz to protect fabricators from silicosis amid rising cases.
Congressional Republicans push a bill to shield quartz manufacturers from liability for silicosis lawsuits.
Cambria, a leading domestic producer, faces hundreds of silicosis lawsuits and has donated to Trump-supported campaigns.
Industry argues liability shifts target wrong parties and that workers should pursue workplace injury lawsuits.
Advocates point to asbestos-era lawsuits as a driver for industry change toward safer practices.
Australia’s ban on engineered stone prompted a switch to safer amorphous silica products, a potential model for the U.S.
California reports over 1,300 fabrication shops and more than 500 silicosis cases linked to engineered stone.
Advocates warn time is running out to protect vulnerable stone fabricators, many of whom are Latino immigrant workers.
Public health officials emphasize civil lawsuits as essential for worker protection and corporate accountability.
Lawmakers debate whether liability immunity would preserve jobs or endanger workers' safety.

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The fight to protect California science starts now

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science7h ago

The fight to protect California science starts now

Universityofcalifornia.edu

California proposes a $23 billion bond via SB 895 to fund science and health research across the state.
The bond would support competitive grants, low-interest loans, and modernized research facilities.
Supporters say the measure sustains California’s economy by backing UC research and jobs.
UC leadership in research could be maintained amid uncertain federal funding.
The act aims to defend California science and fund facilities that support researchers and students.
Lawmakers and supporters urge residents to contact lawmakers to express support.
The measure is tied to a broad coalition including UC and labor groups.
The bond would be placed on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval.
California’s research priorities include biotechnology, clean energy, computing, and semiconductors.
UC highlights past health breakthroughs to illustrate research impact.

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