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California Tax Rebate Deal Reached. How Much Will You Get
WEBJun 27, 2022 · The three-tier program would benefit an estimated 23 million California taxpayers, including individual filers making as much as $250,000 and joint filers making as much as $500,000, with low- and middle-income households set to receive incrementally more money. The $9.5 billion in tax refunds, which CalMatters reported Friday, is …
Special Report: Small Farmers Struggle as Ag Titans Boswell, …
WEBNov 22, 2021 · Farmers in the heart of California’s agricultural belt – Kings County – sense something is awry with their water supplies. In this intensively farmed, perennially dry county, water is leaving at a concerning rate. “We’ve all seen it,” said walnut farmer Steve Walker. “We haven’t sat down and put dye in the water to watch where it actually goes. But everybody talks about it, and ...
X to Close San Francisco Headquarters, Move Employees to South …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company in late 2022, X has implemented significant changes, including a mandate for local employees to return to the office full-time and major layoffs. Sources indicated that much of the San Francisco headquarters space at 1355 Market St. is now vacant. Last month, X began marketing the space for sublease.
California Ban on Gas Appliances Starts With Jan. 1 'All Electric' Rule
WEBDec 16, 2022 · New homes and buildings that are constructed in 2023 will have to have electric supply panels and circuitry to support all-electric appliances and heating under a building code update approved two years ago by the California Energy Commission. The new building code doesn't ban the sale of natural gas appliances outright — that will come in 2030, in a mandate from the California Air Resources ...
Council Approves $55,000 Pay Hike for Themselves. Here's How …
WEBJun 23, 2022 · The Fresno City Council was split on Thursday over a plan for a massive pay raise that will benefit some current members. The proposal, which passed 5-2, would raise the pay of councilmembers by 69% (from $80,000 to $135,044 annually). Increases would take effect when a member is sworn in for a new term. Salaries would be tied to the rate of pay of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. When ...
Is Your PG&E Bill Painfully High This Summer? You're Not Alone
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Anger over sky-high electric bills is sparking a grassroots movement and an effort by state officials to find temporary relief. But nonprofits are urging the governor not to lower PG&E bills at the expense of programs that help schools and low-income communities. Customers with past-due bills can apply for PG&E assistance programs for a one-time energy credit grant.
What Are Congressional Candidate Vince Fong's Top Issues?
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Water, energy, the border, and backing Israel are top priorities for Bakersfield GOP congressional candidate Vince Fong.
Firefighter Injured as Coffee Pot Fire Scorches 2,231 Acres ... - GV …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · A firefighter was injured while battling a rapidly growing wildfire that has scorched 2,231 acres, CalFire reported Thursday morning. The blaze, which remains at 0% containment, has prompted the deployment of additional resources to combat the flames. Currently, 19 structures are threatened by the fire, …
California Secures Landmark Funding Deal with Google for the …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Google and California seal a $250 million five-year funding deal for news outlets, stirring discussions on journalism’s future.