In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Democratic colleagues have proposed a comprehensive plan to cut state spending on numerous public resources. This pressing need for action comes after analysts projected the state’s deficit to increase by $73 billion if no changes are made. The proposed budget cuts, therefore, will maintain financial security and enhance support for the Democrats...
On April 22, Harvard University announced on its Twitter account that the school would be rejecting the $8.7 million it was allocated from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. They were soon accompanied by Stanford University, Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University, who all declared they were forgoing millions of dollars in stimulus...
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced that the city would revisit marijuana-related convictions dating as far back as 1975, due to Proposition 64 legalizing marijuana usage when it was passed in 2016. A little over 3,000 misdemeanor convictions will be simply dismissed, whereas just over 4,900 felony convictions will undergo a review process to...
During the 2020 Presidential Campaign cycle, Joe Biden promised his supporters he would advocate for some form of student loan forgiveness. Biden has stuck to his same plan for the most part, saying that he would try to forgive loans under $10,000 for every borrower. Unlike the more progressive members within the Democratic Party who want to push for...
The HUB Governing Board voted on Oct. 17 to make two different recommendations regarding the continuation of the Heat music festival; one of which simply states their support for continuing Heat, and one which recommends allocating 60 percent of the the funds set aside for Heat to go to the concert, with the rest going toward the expansion of...
It should come as no surprise that along with the pandemic came many conspiracy theories explaining how it spread so quickly. Perhaps the most dangerous, and arguably deadly theory that has come out of this boom is the belief that the coronavirus is a hoax. This particular conspiracy is very problematic as it is fueling the belief that the...
Flags flew at half mast recently for the latest American deaths in Libya. The inevitable and most simple question is, “Why murder?” Naturally, most reporters and newscasters were quick to blame al-Qaida, but the involvement of certain terrorist groups, whether they admit to the violence or not, is merely a cause for speculation. Fingers can easily be pointed in...
In the ever-changing landscape of Halloween, there is a newfound absence of iconic horror figures. Halloween's recent evolution has taken a delightful twist. For members of the scaredy-cat club, it is safe to say that it brings a sense of relief that the creation of horror icons is not as prevalent as it once was for millennials and Gen...
Hong Kong has thus far managed to avoid the brunt of the COVID-19 outbreak, with current reports listing only 1,026 active cases and 4 total deaths at the time of writing. This minimal loss of life is impressive when taking Hong Kong’s alarming population density into account, but the real casualty of the viral outbreak may be...
Trader Joe’s (TJ’s), a grocery chain known for its various frozen products, affordable prices and tropical-themed stores, will open three more locations in Tarzana, Northridge and Sherman Oaks in 2025. Growing at a fast rate in Southern California, the company opened eight new locations in 2024, including South Pasadena, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Ladera Ranch, Murrieta, Poway and Santee.
Since opening...