Assembly Bill 1228 enforces a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, an increase of $4.50 from previous wages, effective April 1. Every worker deserves a fair wage to live and thrive, and this bill addresses that. However, it is imperative to note the major drawbacks of A.B. 1228’s implementation. The main concern is that this bill will give big...
The California State of Water Resources Control Board is set to adopt regulations allowing sewage water to be treated and transformed into pure drinking water and delivered directly to people’s taps. The regulations will enable water suppliers to recycle the water flowing in underground drains in an advanced purification process. Researchers believe reusing sewage water will make local communities...
The 2020 Elections were surrounded by controversy after former President Donald Trump made accusations that the election was rigged. This “Big Lie” was an idea perpetuated by certain media outlets and broadcast to an unprecedented degree. It preceded the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol that threatened the lives of this nation’s representatives as they worked to certify the...
Shouting matches, arrogant smirks, name-calling and lots of hair products characterized the Nov. 30 political debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Broadcast on Fox News, the event billed as the “The Great Red State vs. Blue State Debate” was set up like a presidential contest. However, this was no ordinary debate as the two...
California prisons plan almost to double the exorbitant wages they pay to working prisoners. This after constant whining by progressives about prison labor. There are some objections to forcing bloodthirsty, barbaric criminals to work. This sets a dangerous precedent that may call attention to other totally legit practices like wage theft because that doesn’t even happen.
This is America, and...
As homeowners decorate their houses for the holiday season, Californians may notice an unprecedented spike in their electricity bills. The cost of living is already expensive enough, with mortgages, car payments, monthly groceries and so on. Some major monthly costs can be attributed to the electricity bill. Light and electricity are basic necessities for a survivable living environment. The...
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco was a major subject of discussion for Asian Americans as protests broke out throughout the city on issues ranging from China’s human rights record, labor issues and Tibetan independence. This visit brought up concerns regarding the rise of anti-Asian hate, which surged in the U.S. during and after the pandemic, largely...
This year, what is commonly known as COP 28, or the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 to round out the calendar year. Preoccupied with the status of global conflicts, many players, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU), are...
Ah, the rapid rise of news and media, moving from the small press to large corporate standing, everywhere you turn, a wave of information crashes towards you. News is available at the tips of our fingers by simply opening up our phones and checking Google. California Gov. Gavin Newsom just recently approved Assembly Bill #873, which requires media literacy...
California has planned for years to bring computer science to all K-12 students. But a lack of qualified teachers has stalled these efforts and left California — a global hub for the technological industry — ranked near the bottom of states nationally in the percentage of high schools offering computer science classes. Computer science should be a prioritized subject...