SAN FRANCISCO–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Thursday authorized transportation companies using autonomous vehicles that are permitted to operate by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and under the CPUC’s jurisdiction to conduct two pilot programs to provide rides to members of the public. The first pilot program will allow companies to provide passenger […]
Archives for June 2018
Carlsbad Launch Homeless Response Plan
CARLSBAD–The City of Carlsbad will provide licensed clinical social workers to work with people experiencing homelessness as part of a new Homeless Response Plan focused on “compassionate enforcement.” The City Council approved a $245,000 contract Tuesday with Interfaith Community Services, which will provide two full time case workers in Carlsbad to deliver individualized services in […]
Bebe Rexha And Florida Georgia Line’s “Meant To Be” Crosses One Billion Streams
Nashville, TN–Global superstars Florida Georgia Line and breakout Pop phenomenon Bebe Rexha celebrate another milestone as their slow-burning crossover collaboration, “Meant to Be,” tops 1 billion global streams. Measuring all digital audio and video streams worldwide, the achievement proves once again that good vibes and great music are truly a universal language. Penned by FGL’s […]
County Suicide Prevention Council Plan To Add Nine Strategies
SAN DIEGO–Local experts announced they have expanded their efforts to prevent suicide in San Diego County. After conducting a series of community focus groups and online surveys, the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan to include nine strategies on how to prevent people from ending their lives. The […]
Neil Portnow To Leave Position As Recording Academy President/CEO
LOS ANGELES–The Recording Academy said Thursday that president and CEO Neil Portnow will begin preparing for a leadership transition after choosing not to seek an extension on his current contract, which expires in July 2019. Portnow shared his plans at the Recording Academy’s semi-annual Board of Trustees meeting last week. Throughout the next year, Portnow […]
Disneyland Resort Offers 36 Percent Increase In Starting Wages For Master Services Cast Members
ANAHEIM–The Disneyland Resort has proposed a wage offer that includes an increase to minimum rates of 36 percent over the three-year span of the contract. This would put its Master Services cast members at $15 per hour by 2020, two years ahead of California’s minimum wage. The offer was made in April as part of […]
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