Samantha Bauer

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Surgeon general advocates for warning labels on alcohol to disclose its cancer risk

January 3, 2025 Samantha Bauer

Alcohol is a significant contributor to cancer, and its risks should be prominently displayed on beverage labels, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy stated on Friday. Murthy’s advisory highlights growing evidence

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Investors received significant tax incentives to convert luxury apartments in the Bay Area into affordable housing, but in many cases, rents ended up being higher than they were before.

December 3, 2024 Samantha Bauer

Serenity at Larkspur, a luxury apartment complex in Marin County, offers high-end amenities like pools, a tennis court, and a wine tasting room, with views of the San Francisco Bay.

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Over 100 children were adopted in a touching event in California

November 14, 2024 Samantha Bauer

On Wednesday, families in San Bernardino celebrated the official adoption of over 100 children during a special event marking the finalization of their adoptions. The Ontario Convention Center was filled

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A new official at the Santa Clara County Office of Education is initiating investigations into the misuse of funds

November 5, 2024 Samantha Bauer

Less than two weeks into his new role, Santa Clara County Office of Education Interim Superintendent Charles Hinman announced the initiation of several investigations into alleged misuse of public funds

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University of California receives over $4 billion in donations, CFO reports

October 31, 2024 Samantha Bauer

The University of California system received over $4 billion in private donations for the first time during the past fiscal year, CFO Nathan Brostrom announced at a conference on Wednesday.

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Walmart will pay $7.5 million for illegally disposing of hazardous waste in California

October 23, 2024 Samantha Bauer

Walmart will pay $7.5 million in penalties and costs to California for allegedly illegally disposing of hazardous and medical waste, as announced by state attorney general Rob Bonta on Tuesday.

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Governor Newsom has signed the first U.S. law prohibiting six chemicals from school foods

September 30, 2024 Samantha Bauer

California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a law banning red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from foods served in public schools. On September 28, California became the first

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The federal government is suing Visa, claiming the company is increasing card costs for businesses and consumers

September 26, 2024 Samantha Bauer

The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the financial giant of using its size and market dominance to hinder competition in the debit card sector,

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A group of San Jose residents is protesting the proposed new Costco location

September 25, 2024 Samantha Bauer

Residents of a West San Jose neighborhood are opposing a proposed Costco location near a high-end shopping area close to the Saratoga border. The proposed site for the large retail

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California’s governor signed laws to protect actors from unauthorized AI use

September 18, 2024September 23, 2024 Samantha Bauer

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Tuesday designed to protect actors and performers from unauthorized use of artificial intelligence to create digital clones of themselves. California is among the