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Opinion: California regulators should embrace a wireless future

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

In the past two decades, 90% of Californians upgraded their wired telephone services to cellular. The allure? Freedom from wires, seamless communication on-the-go, enhanced public safety features and sheer convenience. The future is, without a doubt, wireless.And yet, the California Public Utilities Commission seems to be hesitating and giving undue consideration to people opposed to technical progress.The first wired phones came to life in the late 1800s. Most of the existing telephone wires today have withstood more than a half century. These copper wires, relics of another age, can hardly support basic dial-up modems, let alone the broadband services we’ve grown dependent upon.Despite this, owing to outdated regulatory agreements, telephone companies are obligated to pour billions of dollars in time and resources into this declining network. This, even when most areas have better alternatives available. It’s not just a waste — it’s counterproductive.While the CP...

Man dies after altercation during competing pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in Southern Califoria

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

A Jewish man died Monday after falling and striking his head following a confrontation over the weekend during competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.At about 3:20 p.m. Sunday, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a battery at the intersection of Westlake Boulevard and Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where both demonstrations were being held, authorities said.The victim, identified as Paul Kessler, 69, from Thousand Oaks, was found suffering from a head injury after he fell backward and struck his head on the ground following a physical altercation with one or more counter-protesters, according to authorities and witness accounts.The Ventura County Medical Examiner has ruled the man’s death as a homicide, with the cause of death being a blunt-force head injury.“Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protestor(s). During the altercation, Kessler f...

Cal State University workers call for strike Nov. 14

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

Skilled trades workers at 22 Cal State University campuses plan to hold an unfair labor practice strike Tuesday, Nov. 14, claiming their wages fall far below that of UC employees who do the same work.The announcement follows a vote by 94% of union members last month to authorize a walkout.Teamsters Local 2010, which represents 1,100 workers in the Cal State system, said the university has exhibited bad faith bargaining amid stalled labor negotiations.Jason Rabinowitz, the union’s secretary-treasurer, said CSU management has interfered with its members’ rights to engage in union activity by changing work rules, removing Teamster signs and materials from break rooms and threatening retaliation for participating in a strike.“Our members have had enough and are taking to the picket line,” he said. “We don’t want to strike, but they are not bargaining with us.”Locally, the walkout will affect CSU campuses in Northridge, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pomona, Camarillo and San Bernardino.In a s...

Douthat: Why liberal academia needs Republican friends

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

Here are a few snapshots from higher education in America:Under a new provision in state budgeting, public universities in North Carolina will cease funding distinguished professorships in the humanities, reserving them for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.The furor around elite universities over their responses (or nonresponses) to Hamas’ massacre in Israel has now inspired a group of white-shoe law firms to collectively demand a stronger response to antisemitism from leading law schools.Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, in his continuing higher education wars, is trying to shut down pro-Palestinian student groups whose national chapter supported Hamas’ attacks.A new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression found weak student support for free speech on campus, and the weakest support among the most liberal students; meanwhile, the schools whose students were friendliest to the discussion of unpopular views included the right-leaning Hillsdale Coll...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.3 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

153 Maricopa Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,296-square-foot house built in 1958 has changed hands. The property located in the 100 block of Maricopa Drive in Los Gatos was sold on Oct. 20, 2023. The $2,320,000 purchase price works out to $1,790 per square foot. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:On Hollycrest Drive, Los Gatos, in December 2022, a 1,388-square-foot home was sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,225. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 2,715-square-foot home on Camellia Terrace in Los Gatos sold for $3,480,000, a price per square foot of $1,282. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 3,560-square-foot home on the 16500 block of Camellia Terrace in Los Gatos sold in July 2023, fo...

UniQure: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

AMSTERDAM (AP) — AMSTERDAM (AP) — UniQure NV (QURE) on Tuesday reported a loss of $89.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Amsterdam-based company said it had a loss of $1.88.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.49 per share.The human gene therapy company posted revenue of $1.4 million in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on QURE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/QURESource

There’s a movement to ‘leave the leaves’ in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

Unless you’ve been living under a pile of leaves, you’ve no doubt heard about the “Leave the Leaves” movement that’s been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea is to avoid sending bagged-up fallen leaves to landfills. Instead, we’re asked to leave them be, allowing them to naturally decompose over the winter into nutrient-rich organic matter that also shelters hibernating pollinators and other beneficial insects.Done thoughtfully, leaving the leaves is one of the best ways to turn yard waste into free fertilizer, and that’s good for your plants, the environment — and your wallet. But it’s important to consider the types of leaves you’re dealing with and where they’re landing.Whole leaves should not be allowed to remain on walkways, where they’ll create a slipping hazard, or on the lawn, where they are likely to cause disease.Although turf grasses can handle a light scattering of leaves, a thick layer would threaten their health. In areas that experience snow cover, moistur...

Latham Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Latham Group Inc. (SWIM) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $6.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Latham, New York-based company said it had profit of 5 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 12 cents per share.The swimming pool maker posted revenue of $160.8 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $162.6 million.Latham Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $555 million to $570 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SWIM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SWIMSource

Evergy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) on Tuesday reported net income of $351.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $1.53. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.88 per share.The electric utility posted revenue of $1.67 billion in the period.Evergy expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.55 to $3.65 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EVRG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EVRGSource

Precision BioSciences: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:12:11 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Precision BioSciences Inc. (DTIL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $8.1 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Durham, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 10 cents per share.The genome editing company posted revenue of $13.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DTIL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DTILSource