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Amazon to Roll Out New Fleet of Electric Trucks in Southern California
The heavy-duty trucks, 50 in all, will travel from the ports to the company’s fulfillment center in Santa Fe Springs. Some are already on the road.
California Water District Official Accused of Theft Expected to Plead Guilty
Dennis Falaschi allegedly engineered a way to steal over $25 million in federally owned water.
New California Law Bans Junk Fees and Restaurant Surcharges
Supporters say consumers should see all charges upfront and not get hit with fees ’that are tacked onto seemingly everything.’
Water Rate Legislation Could Conflict with California’s Constitution
One Assembly bill would let water districts charge big users higher rates, but that might face legal challenges.
San Diego COVID Test Maker to Lay Off Half Its Workforce
In 2021 amid the pandemic, Cue Health was valued at $2.3 billion. Now it’s worth about $22 million.
Residents Rally Against Proposed Expansion of Orange County’s Education Board
A Democratic senator’s bill would add two trustees and move the election to the November ballot. Opponents see a power grab.
UCLA Vows to Track Down Pro-Palestinian Encampment’s Attackers
Law enforcement will reportedly use facial recognition technology and license plate readers to determine who entered campus that night.
California Bill Aims to Fast Track Office-to-Housing Conversions in Downtown Areas
The bill brings together housing advocate YIMBY and the California Preservation Foundation, two groups usually at odds.
