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From Grapes to Almonds: Ways One Grower Is Finding Firmer Ground

Blake Wilbur, assistant farm manager at Proplant Transplanting and Western sales manager at Kula Bio, learned farming from the bottom up. This fourth-gen grower started by following transplanters, furrow irrigating, and being a part of harvest crews. That hands-on experience provided the understanding of a family business built around custom transplanting.

California · 3d
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Former NASA astronaut José Hernández inspires next generation at UOP

Amid a buzzing, multigenerational crowd inside an auditorium at the University of the Pacific, Lomberto Chavez joined a line of people eager to tell Stockton-raised astronaut José Hernández what an inspiration he is. He also wanted to ask Hernández a question that had been weighing on his mind....

Stockton, CA · 2d
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Meta, Google And TikTok Sue California Over Teen Feed Limits

Meta, Google and TikTok have filed separate federal lawsuits seeking to block a California law that would restrict autoplay, personalized recommendations and other features for users younger than 16. The companies sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta on November 4, arguing Assembly Bill 1709 violates the First Amendment and conflicts...

California · 1d
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California Family Filled a Store With Creations From More Than 100 Artists and Unusual Collectibles

A tiny beetle-themed shop sells real insect displays, bird skulls, and fine jewelry, all under one roof. It runs on the vision of one family. It also carries work from more than 100 independent artists. The inventory leans strange in the best way. Think taxidermy, wax seals, bug-themed cards, and...

Pasadena, CA · 2d
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Country Herald

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California Layoff Alert: Netflix Reportedly Cutting 1,000 Jobs

Social media report claims Netflix plans to eliminate approximately 1,000 corporate positions.

California · 2d

Reuters

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Employers, watchmen at California ports extend contract talks

NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports employer group and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 extended their bargaining deadline through November 20, averting a potential strike by about 2% of workers at the busiest US container port complex.

Long Beach, CA · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Covered California raised its state premium subsidy to $300 million for 2027 from $190 million, and shoppers must pick a plan by Dec. 31 for full 2027 coverage

Covered California is putting $300 million into its State Subsidy Program for 2027, up from $190 million in 2026, the exchange said in its Oct. 30 open enrollment announcement. Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31, 2027, but the agency says people must select a plan by Dec. 31 to be covered for all... The post Covered California raised its state premium subsidy to $300 million for 2027 from $190 million, and shoppers must pick a plan by Dec. 31 for full 2027 coverage appeared first on The Financial Wire .

California · 3d

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Commentary: California’s super-rich conquered the world, but not always the voters

On a clear evening in Los Angeles, a fundraiser can fill a garden with people whose companies are household names on three continents, while a few miles away a city council race turns on potholes, rents, and a school bond. That contrast is the quiet drama of the California super-rich. Their products shape how the world works, shops, and talks. Their checks can flood a campaign. Their names open doors in capitals far from Sacramento. Yet California voters have repeatedly shown that fortune is not a proxy, and that economic reach does not guarantee a winning argument at the polling place.

California · 11h

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Fathers Beer Raises $2 Million, Adds Chef Robert Irvine as Investor

From the editor: Six months with distributors and Fathers is already on shelves at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Erewhon, so somebody is buying the “clean beer” pitch. Now the Restaurant: Impossible guy is in too. Celebrity money in beer is nothing new, and with co-founders who built a skincare brand and an influencer marketing company, this is a brand-building play first. Let’s see how the lager holds up once the sampling budget runs dry.

California · 19h

CBS Sacramento

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Sacramento steakhouse closes as former employees allege unpaid wages

Echo & Rig, a steakhouse inside downtown Sacramento's Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, has permanently closed, according to Downtown Commons, as former employees allege they are still owed wages and retirement contributions.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

decorhint.com

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

Sacramento, CA · 13h

FOX40

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30 propane tanks found near church, businesses evacuated

(FOX40.COM) — Several Sacramento businesses were evacuated after approximately 30 propane tanks were found near an area church, officials said. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, a report was received around 4 p.m. about a gas leak on the 3300 block of 52nd Avenue, near a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Sac Fire and PG&E […]

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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This California Farm Market Is A Local Favourite For Affordable Fall Produce

Some of the pumpkins here can grow to around 1,000 pounds. That’s heavier than a grand piano, and they share a patch with more than 40 other varieties. The best part might be the price of admission. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, and so are the corn maze and the straw pyramid.

Solano County, CA · 2d

citrusheightssentinel.com

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Sunrise Mall men’s clothing store hangs on, scales back hours

By Sara Beth Williams– — A men’s clothing store at Sunrise Mall has scaled back its hours to evenings only, according to employees The Sentinel spoke with both Thursday and in September. At the end of September, The Sentinel spoke with one staff member who said he...

Citrus Heights, CA · 3d

CBS Sacramento

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Downtown Sacramento preparing for holiday rush despite recent business closures

While the downtown area has seen some businesses shut down, including Punch Bowl Social and most recently Echo & Rig​, other opportunities are opening up.

Sacramento, CA · 1d

Marisol Ochoa

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Sacramento washer and dryer repair: who reviews keep naming

Top 3Appliance repair · Sacramento, CA·Checked Nov 5, 2026. A washer leak or a dryer full of damp clothes can turn laundry into a household standoff. I read through Sacramento repair reviews for the details that matter when you’re booking, plus the questions worth asking before anyone orders a part.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Fill An Entire Cart For $30 At This California Thrift Store That Locals Are Obsessed With

Some stores earn their loyal following through advertising, and some earn it through being genuinely, undeniably good at what they do. Eco Thrift in Citrus Heights falls firmly into the second category, and the locals who keep coming back week after week are proof that word of mouth is still the most powerful marketing tool in existence.

Citrus Heights, CA · 7d

actionnewsnow.com

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Redding pest control owner makes history at national industry event

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding native has become the first Californian in more than 35 years to lead the National Pest Management Association. Mike Bullert, president of Northern California's Big Time Pest Control, received the presidential gavel at PestWorld 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, before a record audience of 4,604 attendees.

Redding, CA · 3d

FOX40

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Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market ranked as best in California

Sacramento, CA · 1d