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California State University faculty members vote to authorize strike

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

California State University faculty members voted Monday to authorize a strike, if necessary, to secure a new deal.About 95% of the voting members from The California Faculty Association, the union representing the faculty across Cal State’s 23 campuses, voted to authorize a strike.The union demands a pay raise, manageable workloads, expanded paid parental leave and more counselors, along with other demands. UCLA, USC among top colleges in the U.S.: Forbes “When our re-opener bargaining campaign began on May 1st – International Workers’ Day – we asserted that faculty working conditions are student learning conditions. Our aspirational contract demands insist that our students deserve better, that our faculty deserve better,” Vang Vang, CFA treasurer and Fresno State librarian said in a statement.The union plans to present its demands to Chancellor Mildred García during the Nov. 7 CSU Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach.CSU provided this statement to KTLA. “The result of Califo...

L.A. Mayor Bass joins nonprofit in calling on pro bono attorneys to help prevent evictions 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass and the nonprofit Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles are calling on legal professionals to donate their time towards the prevention of evictions in L.A. According to a release from the Mayor’s Fund, a nonprofit associated with City Hall, the call to action is part of the city's We Are LA campaign, which looks to stop the growth of homelessness in the city by reaching out to housing-insecure Angelenos and connecting them with resources they need to stay in their homes. The Fund is working in partnership with four different legal aid organizations – Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Bet Tzedek, Inner City Law Center and Neighborhood Legal Services – to connect pro bono lawyers with individuals at risk of eviction. “We must continue to do all that we can to prevent Angelenos from getting evicted and falling into homelessness,” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said. “Everyone has to have skin in the game as we work towards solutions that prevent Angelenos from fal...

Evolving Perspectives on Business: Jaroslav Kaplan & Business Intellect’s Vision for Entrepreneurs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

More and more, we’re seeing traditional approaches to business fail. Now many business owners and entrepreneurs are left running in circles in search of a new way for their business to excel further. Jaroslav Kaplan, the founder of the Kaplan Research Company and the project Business Intellect, has brought us a new perspective to transform views on the business world.Jaroslav has worked tirelessly to present and identify a critical disconnect between conventional business practices and the rapidly evolving market landscape, a realization that became the catalyst for the foundation of Business Intellect. This project isn’t just a business consultancy; it’s a revolutionary approach  that challenges established norms, urging entrepreneurs and business leaders to rethink their strategies.Jaroslav Kaplan’s Vision: Business IncognitaJaroslav Kaplan recognized a paradigm shift essential for modern entrepreneurship. Witnessing traditional mindsets falter, he advocated for ...

Navigating Fathers’ Rights: Expert Insights with Samera Habib on the Current Affairs of Family Law

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

In the realm of family law, the plight of fathers is often misunderstood, underestimated, and sometimes even ignored, with many laughing at the plight of fathers, claiming that the family law courtroom is a level playing field. To shed light on the intricacies of fathers’ rights and the challenges men face in family court, we turn to Samera Habib, a prominent family law attorney and partner at The Dadvocates P.C.A Glimpse at Samera Habib’s JourneySamera Habib is not your average family law attorney. Licensed and practicing in both California and Colorado, her expertise encompasses child welfare, custody disputes, property settlements, and even criminal defense matters related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Her reputation precedes her, with numerous accolades such as Super Lawyers, Top Ten Best Female Attorneys, and Top Family Lawyers under her belt.What sets Samera apart is her unparalleled dedication to championing fathers’ rights, with a p...

Take an Educated Approach to CyberSecurity With BlissVector Tech

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

BlissVector Tech wants to give you peace of mind. The innovative service provider promises to protect your company’s data from cyber threats by continuously updating their services and educating their clients. Constant and consistent learning is a cornerstone of BlissVector Tech’s proactive approach to your security.One of the most significant challenges in the information technology and cybersecurity space is the constant evolution of technology. We have all seen how quickly tech can change, and cyber threats are no exception. As soon as cybersecurity updates, so do hackers and threats, which is why BlissVector Tech is committed to continuous knowledge and education. Knowledge is power, and BlissVector Tech brings that knowledge to their employees and clients via their weekly “Cybersecurity Tips” emails, daily blog posts, and offers to “Always be happy to help”. This emphasis on continuous education helps BlissVector Tech keep all its cybersecurity techniques up to date and allows ...

Shivam Patel Arrested after Fatal DUI Accident on Santa Ana Canyon Road [Anaheim, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

Male Passenger Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash near Lakeview AvenueANAHEIM, CA (October 31, 2023) – Shivam Patel was taken into custody by police Friday night after a accident involving driving under the influence (DUI) on Santa Ana Canyon Road. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., just east of Lakeview Avenue on October 20th.According to reports, the driver of a Lamborghini lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn on the freeway. A male passenger in his 40s was ejected from the car, sustaining fatal injuries. However, the identity of the victim remains undisclosed to the public.Meanwhile, emergency responders swiftly transported the driver of the Lamborghini, 25-year-old Shivam Patel from Yorba Linda, to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Subsequently, Patel was arrested on charges of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter.As of now, no additional information regarding the Santa Ana Canyon Road DUI collision has been made available to the public. ...

The Living Tombstone Party at the Roxy

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

The Living Tombstone Party at the Roxy: At the recommendation of this writer’s young son, we interviewed the Living Tombstone a year ago and 50% of the project, Sam Haft, told us that, “We treat this as a very structured full-time job, and in spite of the fact that now we have moved into the music industry formally instead of just being on YouTube, we still operate in that DIY fashion. Other artists get very surprised at how much we do ourselves. We almost act like our own creative agency. It’s been a DIY operation since Day One, and that’s how we’re most comfortable working.”The Living Tombstone might be a DIY project, but it’s a damned successful one. On Sunday night at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip, two days before Halloween, the venue was full to bursting with hyperpop fans who were simply determined to have a great time. Rarely has a crowd looked this good, decked out in costumes from their favorite anime and/or cartoon. Further, songs played over the PA betwee...

Western states look to these lands for new affordable housing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

Alex Brown | (TNS) Stateline.orgIn Colorado’s Eagle County, affordable housing is so scarce that school district leaders have pleaded with locals to open their spare bedrooms to teachers — citing the impossibility of hiring when employees have nowhere to live.Home to popular ski resorts in Vail and Avon, the county has seen much of its housing snatched up for vacation homes and rentals. And it’s lacking areas suitable for new development.But state leaders think a new approach could help, both with the crisis in Eagle County and the housing shortage throughout the state. They’re aiming to turn a 3.5-acre tract owned by the State Land Board into 80 units of affordable housing. And they’re working to identify other state lands that could be developed in regions with critical housing needs.“Colorado has a lot of land that’s under state ownership that is either sitting completely vacant or being underutilized in really key areas that could be suitable for workforce housing development,” ...

Diplomatic, military leaders urge Congress to fund Israel, Ukraine

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The nation’s top military and diplomatic leaders urged an increasingly divided Congress on Tuesday to send major immediate aid to Israel and Ukraine, arguing at a Senate hearing that broad support for the assistance would signal U.S. strength to adversaries worldwide.The testimony from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken came as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in the two countries encountered roadblocks.While there is bipartisan support in the Democratic-led Senate for aid to both Ukraine and Israel, the request faces deep problems in the Republican-led House. New Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed focusing on Israel alone, and slashing money for the Internal Revenue Service to pay for it.As the congressional divisions deepen, Blinken and Austin warned that the consequences of failing to help Ukraine in its war with Russia and Israel as it s...

How ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ went from cult classic to beloved Disney property

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:37 GMT

By Scottie Andrew | CNN“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is, today, a proud Disney property. You can find its spindly hero Jack Skellington across Disneyland during Halloween and Christmastime, and his skeletal smile adorns everything from pillowcases to backpacks to Build-a-Bear stuffed creatures. It’s one of the company’s most unique artistic achievements and a proven moneymaker, even 30 years on.In 1993, though, a Halloween-Christmas film hybrid starring a slightly demented but well-meaning skeleton in a bat bowtie who nearly gets Santa killed was no easy sell. Worried the film would frighten young viewers used to “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” Disney released the film under its Touchstone Pictures banner, reserved for titles with more mature themes than standard Disney fare (a few years earlier, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” got the same treatment).The film made a modest box office dent upon release. But many viewers who found the film over the years, usually on home video, appr...