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In partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new course requirement starting with the 2031 graduating class. Beginning in 2027, California is requiring all high schools to offer a one-semester-long financial literacy course as an elective. This makes California the 26th state in the country to add financial literacy as […]
Hollywood’s video game performers have begun picketing at Warner Bros. Studios after negotiations for a new contract with major game studios, such as Activision and Disney, failed. The primary issue is the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI), which actors fear could replicate their voices and performances without consent or fair compensation. This protest follows […]
Taco Bell is launching “The Cantinas,” an early retirement community in San Diego’s Rancho Santa Fe area, exclusively for its Rewards Members. Scheduled for August 17-18, this weekend getaway aims to let guests experience a relaxed, retirement-like lifestyle without waiting until 55. Activities include “old school” games, pickleball tournaments, arts and crafts, and napping. Taco […]
The Redline Hotel, founded by Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton, is a new boutique hotel in Venice Beach that honors the area’s rich history and showcases Black entrepreneurial success. Venice Beach is iconic in American pop culture, often portrayed with white bikini-clad girls and buff dudes, but it has a significant history of Black contributions […]
Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has received final approval from the Anaheim city council to undertake a significant expansion of its theme parks, a project referred to as “DisneylandForward.” This project, described as the “biggest thing” since Disneyland’s opening in 1955, involves rezoning approximately 550 acres to allow for the expansion of Disneyland and Disney California […]
Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crime conviction was overturned by the New York State Court of Appeals after finding that the judge over Weinstein’s trial allowed Prosecutors to use witnesses That were not a part of the charges against him. Weinstein was serving a 23-year sentence in New York for his conviction; […]
A severe winter storm is impacting California, bringing unprecedented snowfall, intense winds, and blizzard conditions, primarily in the mountain regions. The storm is predicted to be the most significant snow event of the year for the state and is expected to drop between 6 to 12 feet of snow in some areas over a few […]
(CNN) – Southern California is grappling with a severe atmospheric river, leading to widespread power outages, potentially life-threatening floods, and mudslides. Over 500,000 residents are without electricity, primarily in the state’s northern half. The relentless storm has already claimed one life in Yuba City. Los Angeles experienced its wettest day in two decades, with downtown […]
Kendrick Lamar is committed to supporting his Compton, Calif., community. He recently contributed to the city’s annual toy drive, spreading holiday joy! At Enterprise Park on Dec. 17, the award-winning rapper participated in this event, aiming to uplift the community, particularly the children. Lamar generously offered toys and gifts, the city made sure that every […]
Relatives and friends are desperately seeking information after a Webster local vanished in California almost a week ago. Authorities in San Jose reported that Yohanes Kidane, age 22, went missing on August 15 at approximately 2:45 pm. During their search, investigators discovered that Kidane utilized a ridesharing platform to travel from San Jose to San […]