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Unionization Bill Could Transform Uber, Lyft in California
KFI AM 640 - California
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California's Assembly Bill 1340, known as the Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act, is making waves as it progresses through the state Legislature. If passed, it would allow Uber and Lyft drivers in California to unionize,...
Most Consumers See Sweepstakes Casinos as Gambling, AGA Finds in New Report
Casino Beats
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August 1, 2025
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...
Intel's three senior executives to retire amid manufacturing shake up
ETHRWorld
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August 1, 2025
Intel also discussed changes to the technology development group, which is responsible for creating manufacturing processes, said two people briefed on the matter. Three senior executives in Intel's manufacturing operations are set to retire,...
Miss Chico and Miss Teen Chico to take part in the Miss California USA Pageant
KNVN - California
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CHICO, Calif. - Miss Chico Makayla Mellinger and Miss Teen Chico Gracie Yost are gearing up for the Miss California USA pageant. The event, part of the Miss Universe family, will take place at the Grand Hyatt in Indian Wells from Aug. 8 to 10....
PG&E Corporation (PCG) Launches $25M Innovation Fest to Tackle Energy, Wildfire Challenges
Yahoo Finance
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We recently compiled a list of 10 Cheap Utility Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. PG&E Corporation stands first on our list among the cheap utility stocks. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), serving about 16 million people across Northern and...
California regulator orders FAIR Plan to justify claim denials
Digital Insurance
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August 1, 2025
Takeaways: FAIR Plan must justify denial of smoke claims Consumer Watchdog brings another suit against the regulator Wildfire catastrophe models are approved Fallout from California's January wildfires, and ongoing disputes between the state's...
The Ultimate List of Finest AI Development Companies in California for 2025 by TopDevelopers.co
WhaTech
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August 1, 2025
TopDevelopers.co, a globally trusted B2B directory and research platform, is proud to announce its meticulously curated list of the Leading AI Development Companies in California for 2025. This prestigious list highlights the most innovative,...
Can Driver-Facing Cameras Make Heavy Construction Trucks Safer?
Engineering News Record
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August 1, 2025
Silver Last February, a ready-mixed concrete truck driver driving on Interstate 60 in Mesa, Ariz., swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle in the road ahead of him—and steered right into a group of roadside workers clearing garbage and debris along the...
Alexander: Has sports’ embrace of the betting industry backfired?
Los Angeles Daily News - California
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August 1, 2025
The world according to Jim: • I had this thought a couple of days ago, while watching Derek Jeter in an ad for BetMGM – not only pitching their gambling services but doing so while referencing his Hall of Fame playing career: Anyone else of a...
The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry
Meetings Today
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Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events, conventions and incentives industry. Our Meetings Trendsetters are chosen through nominations from...
Consumers want to spend, but they can't, said El Pollo Loco CEO
Restaurant Business Magazine
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El Pollo Loco is hoping to double unit growth next year, mostly outside California. | Photo: Shutterstock. El Pollo Loco’s rebrand and new menu items helped improve sales through the second quarter. But, as CEO Liz Williams put it: “Progress take...
USDA: California Had Highest Average Cropland Cash Rent in 2025
Progressive Farmer
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8. Nebraska, $226 an acre; $286 irrigated. 9. Idaho, $211 an acre; $284 irrigated. 10. Minnesota, $200 an acre; $224 irrigated. ** Here are the top 10 states by highest average cash rents for irrigated cropland: 1. California, $483 an acre. 2....
11 Best Metal Bed Frames That Surpass Industrial Style (2025)
Architectural Digest - New York
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August 1, 2025
Selecting the best metal bed frames is a matter of aesthetics. Take Taylor Hill’s Nashville retreat that happens to have a matte gold iron bed frame in the bedroom that Hill calls “eclectic” and reflects the log cabin roots of her home. Unlike an...
State Farm Faces Wildfire Claims Controversy in California
Live Insurance News
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August 1, 2025
Insurance giant State Farm is facing increased scrutiny. Why? California’s Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has launched a full-blown investigation into the company’s handling of wildfire-related claims. And it’s not just about paperwork....
Can Driver-Facing Cameras Help Make Heavy Construction Trucks Safer?
Engineering News Record
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August 1, 2025
Silver Last February, a ready-mixed concrete truck driver driving on Interstate 60 in Mesa, Ariz., swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle in the road ahead of him—and steered right into a group of roadside workers clearing garbage and debris along the...
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 1, 2025
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 31, 2025 California Water Service Group beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.708, expectations were $0.46. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for...
US Air Tool Company (USATCO) Commemorates 75 Years As A Global Leader In Aerospace Tooling And Manufacturing
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- US Air Tool Co. (USATCO), a premier manufacturer and global distributor of high-performance tooling for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, is proud to commemorate...
Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History projects stabilize structures and mining history
Park Record - Utah
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August 1, 2025
Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History’s four-year effort to stabilize the Silver King Coalition Mine building is almost done. “We’re looking to wrap the Silver King up by the end of the summer or early fall and hope to start guided tours next...
Attorney General Bonta warns military community about rising scam threats in California
Golden State Today - California
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July 31, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to raise awareness about scams and fraud schemes targeting military service members, veterans, and their families. The announcement comes during Military Consumer Month, as reports...
California imports Saudi gasoline for first time since 2022
The New Arab
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August 1, 2025
Three gasoline shipments totalling about 886,000 barrels from Saudi's Jubail Industrial Port have been discharged in recent months at Southern California's Olympus Terminals, according to Kpler [GETTY] Fuel importers in California have received...