California is a hub for all kinds of opportunities, with the largest tech hub like Silicon Valley and major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Golden State is a popular destination for many in an attempt to establish a career and put down roots. The benefits of living in California are valuable, and the costs of living...
Former Angels baseball player Shohei Ohtani recently signed a 10-year $700 million deal, most of which will be paid in deferred payments, with the Los Angeles Dodgers last month — setting a record as the largest Major League Baseball deal in history. However, with the historic deal arises the matter of how high-earners like Ohtani impact federal taxes and...
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to combat not only abduction and kidnappings but also the racial disparities that flourish in them. Senate Bill 673, also known as “Ebony Alerts,” creates a separate alert system for Black women and youth who are either “at risk, developmentally disabled or cognitively impaired” or are missing “under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.” SB 673 will...
At the end of 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring free access to condoms in all California public high schools, citing the state’s ongoing “economic risk and revenue uncertainty” as the main reason. However, these teenagers' inability to take proper care of their sexual health is the more expensive choice.
The benefits for the students are obvious: they...
For the first time in California’s history, undocumented immigrants ages 26 to 49 will qualify for healthcare. Approved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan further expands California's healthcare system by allowing this group of undocumented immigrants to gain access to MediCal, the state’s medical insurance program for low-income individuals. The state expanded healthcare to undocumented children in 2015 and...
Since the 2020 lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games, there has been a running dispute between app developers and the tech giant. Developers like Epic Games argued that Apple had unjustly implemented an artificial moat by blocking third-party stores in order to commission in-app purchases through only Apple, which flagged antitrust regulations. In retaliation, Apple sued Epic Games for...
Stanley is a 110-year-old company that, in the past four years, has increased their revenue 10 times over through a simple switch in marketing. Founded in 1913, Stanley was historically recognized as a practical outdoor brand perfect for camping and hiking. Boasting durability, the Stanley Quencher cups, before almost being discontinued, brought this company back to life, taking the...
Andrew Ssebulime is a second year Ph.D. student in Critical Dance Studies at the University of California, Riverside, where he works as a teaching assistant in the Dance Department. He specializes in East African dances, including popular Ugandan forms, which he has taught, choreographed and performed extensively for over 10 years across Uganda, China, Norway and beyond. His research...
Former President Donald Trump’s bid for reelection may be exciting for some, but the thought sparks dread for many. Elections like the upcoming general election have the possibility to cause significant change in the country we live in. Trump’s eligibility for the primary election in 2024 is a decision that is out of the American people’s hands as it...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut $2.9 billion from California's climate programs and delay an additional $1.9 billion is undeniably disastrous. For a state that has long been a pioneer in climate action, this reduction in funding undermines crucial initiatives aimed at combating climate change. California's status as one of the leading climate-proactive states in the world is at...