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California Congressman wants to make 32-hour workweek a U.S. law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

One California Congressman wants to make the four-day workweek a federal law.Rep. Mark Takano, a Democrat representing California’s 39th congressional district, reintroduced the 32-Hour Workweek Act, a bill that would reduce the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill would also mandate overtime pay for any work done after 32 hours and applies to non-exempt employees who typically work hourly jobs in various sectors, including transportation, wholesale and retail. California lawmaker proposes bill to limit the risk of homelessness for state renters The legislation was initially introduced by Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jan Schakowsky of Illinois. “Workers across the nation are collectively reimagining their relationship to labor – and our laws need to follow suit,” Takano said in a statement. “We have before us the opportunity to make common sense changes to work standards passed down from ...

Desert X Asks Desert Why?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

Desert X, the Coachella Valley land art biennial, has opened its fourth edition in a curious position — the project’s media profile has grown, even as its physical scope has contracted. Its inaugural edition in 2017 was festooned in mystery, novelty and a cheerfully brazen spirit of experiment and adventure; the 2019 return saw massive expansion in territory and social ambitions. Centering on large-scale sculptures and other temporary interventions in the desert landscape, the ethos was a journey-based take on the classic American western road trip with all the self-reflection and grounded attention that entails. Along the way, issues of land use, resource allocation, Indigenous stewardship, development, climate, spiritual and cinematic mythography, colonialism, labor, language, and the sometimes contentious discourse between international and regional culture were inevitably raised.In 2021, the size was scaled back for pandemic reasons, but the edition still produced many poignant ...

Jamel Tyrone Oliver Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Elkhorn Boulevard [North Highlands, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

Ilya Shamailov Arrested following Suspected DUI Crash on Butterball WayNORTH HIGHLANDS, CA (March 16, 2023) – Monday night, Jamel Tyrone Oliver was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Elkhorn BoulevardThe incident happened on March 13th, at around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Elkhorn Boulevard and Butterball Way.According to reports, Shamailov, in a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling on Elkhorn Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The Corvette then struck Oliver who was crossing the street.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the accident shortly after. There, they pronounced 32-year-old Jamel Tyrone Oliver dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medics treated Shamailov for minor injuries onsite.Following the collision, California Highway Patrol arrested 32-year-old Ilya Shamailov, of Brooklyn, NY, on suspicion of DUI.Reports state that Shamailov had a female passenger with him. At this time, the identity of the passenger has not been released, and her condition is unknown.The ...

Kristoffer Tolentino Pronounced Dead in Rollover Crash on Camarillo Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash in North Hollywood Kills 32-Year-Old ManLOS ANGELES, CA (March 16, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a rollover collision on Camarillo Street claimed the life of Kristoffer Tolentino.LAPD dispatch reported the incident at 4:00 a.m. on Camarillo Street and Cahuenga Boulevard in North Hollywood, per initial reports.According to the police,  a northbound vehicle on Cahuenga collided with an eastbound vehicle on Camarillo. However, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear.Investigators said one of the vehicles rolled over and struck a traffic light, a bench, and a building, partially ejecting the driver.Eventually, responding paramedics arrived and declared the ejected driver dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a woman in her 30s driving the other vehicle was rushed to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.On Monday, authorities identified the deceased driver as 32-year-old Kristoffer Tolentino of North Hollywood.Los Angeles Officials contin...

The Hollywood Burlesque Festival is Back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

Marking a decade of dazzling entertainment delights, the Hollywood Burlesque Festival returns to elevate and celebrate the art of strip tease-driven performance. The event, which used to take place every other year (COVID put the kabosh on the 2021 edition) will now be an annual affair, so they’re going big for the comeback.Over 70 performers from across the country are scheduled to appear over the weekend, showcasing the breadth of burlesque– from thematic dance to comical cabaret. In addition to nightly shows, there’s a red-carpet photo op-packed pre-party Friday night, an afterparty on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday, plus classes and workshops from the biggest stage stars.The event is perfectly timed for Women’s History Month, especially in 2023, when conservatives continually seek to stifle female sexual expression (and body autonomy). As we’ve written before, burlesque is about empowering women to honor themselves and their sensuality. It’s about spotlighting all forms of...

Santa Cruz high schooler dies during midnight swim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

SANTA CRUZ — A young woman who was found dead near a Santa Cruz beach after a midnight swim has been identified as a Pacific Collegiate School senior.The county coroner’s office on Wednesday confirmed the identification of Indianna “Indie” May Clark, 18, of Soquel.According to the Santa Cruz Police Department, emergency responders were called out for a water rescue at 12:02 a.m. Sunday at Its Beach, near Lighthouse Point. An 18-year-old man had emerged from the water shortly before, telling witnesses that he and Clark had gone for a swim and that he was unable to find her.Shortly after arriving, emergency responders saw a body in the water. Despite rescue efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Jon Bush.Results of an autopsy and toxicology tests were pending, Bush said, but investigators believed the death to be “an unfortunate and tragic accident,” he said. Pacific Collegiate Head of School Maria Reitano iss...

Elite Sharks prospect arriving in San Jose today, but one big question remains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

SAN JOSE – Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin, one of the key players the Sharks acquired from the New Jersey Devils as part of last month’s Timo Meier trade, was set to arrive in the Bay Area from Russia on Thursday, although it remained unclear when he would play his first game with his new organization.Mukhamadullin, 21, was one of New Jersey’s three first-round draft choices in 2020 and just completed his season with Salavat Yulayev-Ufa of the KHL. He was eager to come to California and meet people inside his new organization, a team official said.The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Mukhamadullin had 25 points in 67 regular season games for Salavat Yulayev, which is coached by former Sharks player Viktor Kozlov. The team lost in the KHL’s conference quarterfinals as Mukhamadullin had a goal and an assist in the six-game playoff series.Sharks coach David Quinn said earlier this week he’s looking forward to meeting Mukhamadullin, already considered one of the Sharks’ top overall prospects.“I’ve ...

SF Giants: Cole Waites takes step forward, Mitch Haniger looking unlikely for Opening Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

PEORIA, Ariz. — With Opening Day two weeks away, it is looking less and less likely that the Giants’ highest-priced free-agent addition will be ready for the season. However, what could be the final piece of their bullpen is progressing toward possibly being good to go.Mitch Haniger, who was shut down last week with an oblique strain, will require another week or 10 days before the Giants evaluate his ability to return to baseball activity, manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday. A Bay Area native, Haniger signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract this offseason to join his childhood club, but with his status still uncertain as the opener draws near, it is increasingly likely his Giants debut will have to wait.“He’s responded really well to the rehab process. I just don’t think we’ve had enough answers yet,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “We’re just going to gradually build him up. I don’t think there’s any rush to get him ready.”Haniger, 32, was limited to 57...

Single family residence sells in Palo Alto for $3.2 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

39 Tulip Lane – Google Street ViewThe property located in the first block of Tulip Lane in Palo Alto was sold on March 2, 2023 for $3,200,000, or $2,066 per square foot. The house, built in 1949, has an interior space of 1,549 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 6,050-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In September 2022, a 1,610-square-foot home on Wildwood Lane in Palo Alto sold for $2,350,000, a price per square foot of $1,460. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,468-square-foot home on the 2000 block of Channing Avenue in Palo Alto sold in January 2023, for $3,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,256. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, in July 2022, a 1,424-square-foot home was sold for $3,370,000, a price per square foot of $2,367. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Home Depot leases big logistics and industrial complex in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:27 GMT

SAN JOSE — Home Depot has leased a big logistics and warehouse building in San Jose, a deal that hints at ongoing demand for industrial real estate in Silicon Valley despite widening economic uncertainties.The hardware retail giant has signed a lease deal for a building at 1953 Concourse Drive in San Jose, according to documents filed on March 13 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.The building that Home Depot leased totals 126,700 square feet, according to a marketing brochure circulated by the Newark commercial real estate broker Joe Kelly. Kelly has been seeking tenants for the building.In 2020, Overton Moore Properties, a big real estate firm, paid $13.5 million for the property, which is now known as Concourse Logistics Center.At the time of the purchase, an old industrial building totaling 110,100 square feet occupied the seven-acre site. Overton Moore bulldozed the building and replaced it with a modern logistics and warehouse complex.“We are delig...