Monthly Archives: July 2021

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From the Associated Press by By MAE ANDERSON and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR CAN EMPLOYERS REQUIRE A CORONAVIRUS VACCINE? Yes. Private companies and government agencies can require their employees to get vaccinated as a condition of working there. Individuals retain the right … Continue reading →

In response to a directive by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the state’s investor-owned utilities will provide public briefings on their readiness for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events in 2021. The CPUC has taken a number of actions … Continue reading →

From CalMatters – Emily Hoeven, CalMatters  Gov. Gavin Newsom is confronting yet another COVID-19 conundrum. A little more than a month after California fully reopened, the state’s coronavirus positivity rate has skyrocketed from 0.7% to 5.2% — a figure not seen since early February. … Continue reading →

From Supervisor Burgis The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors yesterday, acting as the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors, received an overview of the recently-completed Fire District Annexation Feasibility Study from consultant AP Triton. Yesterday’s presentation … Continue reading →

From Mental Floss BY CHRISTINE LUNA Buying food in bulk and freezing it has so many benefits: You save time by going to the grocery store less, you save money buying larger quantities, and you ensure that you’ll always have … Continue reading →

From CNBC Peter Yang, Contributor We constantly hear about what you should put on your resume, but we rarely talk about what to leave off. As the CEO of a resume writing service, I’ve read more than a thousand resumes this year … Continue reading →

Magnitude 1.7 Date-Time 21 Jul 2021 14:11:30 UTC21 Jul 2021 07:11:30 near epicenter21 Jul 2021 06:11:30 standard time in your timezone Location 37.895N 121.648W Depth 3 km Distances 3.2 km (2.0 mi) NNW of Byron, California4.4 km (2.8 mi) WSW … Continue reading →

The Buy California Marketing Agreement, also known as California Grown. is introducing a new digital media campaign, called “Grown to be Great,” with the objective of inspiring consumers–especially those with a serious interest in cooking–to choose California specialty crops and share … Continue reading →

CDFA’S Citrus Pest and Disease Division has a new web page with information about the division’s various activities, including the Asian Citrus Psyllid/Huanglongbing program. The division works closely with the The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee, which was created to advise the Secretary … Continue reading →

CCTA’s East County Integrated Transit Study (ECITS) virtual open house is just around the corner. The online meeting will provide Contra Costa residents an opportunity to share their transportation needs and priorities while experiencing the project through virtual informational stations. … Continue reading →

The ABCs of Money Teaching kids about money can be tough, but it’s an important step. With back‑to‑school shopping season right around the corner, it’s a great time to talk about budgeting and spending! Check out these articles and insights … Continue reading →

With about one in nine young Americans today neither working nor in school, exposing them to greater risk of poverty and violence, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s States with the Most At-Risk Youth, as well as accompanying … Continue reading →

Ni’Kesia PannellWed, July 7, 2021, 10:17 AM If you’re one of the many people who loves to throw a good ol’ fashion backyard barbecue, you’ve likely had your fair share of hot dogs. While most people may not be frank connoisseurs … Continue reading →

With 14% more people becoming first-time homeowners last year compared to the previous year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To determine the … Continue reading →

Magnitude 6.2 Date-Time 8 Jul 2021 22:49:48 UTC8 Jul 2021 15:49:48 near epicenter8 Jul 2021 14:49:48 standard time in your timezone Location 38.523N 119.497W Depth 9 km Distances 2.0 km (1.2 mi) WNW of Walker, California45.8 km (28.4 mi) SSE … Continue reading →