More than 1,000 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) incarcerated firefighters have been working around the clock for three weeks to extinguish the flames engulfing Los Angeles (LA) County. Some of these inmates are earning less than $30 a day for their efforts. But after risking their lives, California's inmates deserve better and should be paid on par...
Following in the footsteps of Elon Musk’s decision for X, formerly known as Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Jan. 7, 2025, his intentions to remove third-party fact-checkers on all Meta apps and replace them with a “Community Notes” feature, which will function as crowdsourced contextual information that can be added to any post by another user and voted on...
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...
Alongside a tirade of new laws going into effect in California, public schools will now have additional instruction on the short and long-term effects of excess alcohol use. Assembly Bill 2865 (A.B. 2865), authored by former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, will focus on chronic diseases and the mental health problems that can arise from drinking.
Carrillo’s push for this bill is...
Whether it’s reducing phone usage, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule or committing to stop chronic procrastination, New Year’s resolutions are a “fresh start” at the beginning of each year — motivating us to consider and change in ways that make our lives better. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly half of adults between the ages of 19...
This was the year that made me question my existence. It all started when I decided to always say “yes” to every opportunity that came my way so that I never miss out on a possible character development arc in my life. I try to live life with no regrets, and I certainly do not regret any of the...
On Dec. 23 2024, S.B. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA), officially went into effect. This legislation requires the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate with the National Academy of Sciences to develop recommendations for youth residential programs.
The bill gained significant attention due to Paris Hilton, a well-known socialite and granddaughter of Connor Hilton, founder...
On Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, the University of California, Riverside’s (UCR) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 (AFSCME Local 3299) joined other UC campuses and health care centers to protest UC’s “bad faith bargaining” and “unfair labor practices.”
With nearly 40,000 UC workers protesting systemwide, including about 100 workers at UCR, President Michael Avant of...
Finals week is like a seven-day marathon filled with mental and physical challenges. It’s the ultimate test of how much caffeine your body can handle. As a senior at the University of California Riverside (UCR), I’ve experienced a fair variety of finals from timed essays, in-person exams, group projects and, during the pandemic, awkward virtual recordings. Each finals season...
With housing, food and financial insecurity plaguing the university, a growing number of students are seeking part-time employment while they continue their education. The University of California Riverside’s (UCR) Department of Residential Education (ResEd), offers part-time positions as a solution to these issues, but at the hidden cost of students’ mental and physical well-being.
For those unfamiliar with UCR’s Housing,...