Monthly Archives: August, 2023
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China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale
Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan.
A year’s salary for artists from the state? New California Creative Corps will pay it
Four members of the Inland Empire's congressional delegation sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday to request additional federal disaster assistance for areas hit hard by Tropical Storm Hilary.
Writer’s Corner
Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me, "Rusty, I'd like to write a book." That's how this column started a couple of weeks ago. I expected a couple of comments, but I received a dozen responses in just two weeks.
MacKenzie Scott gave 24 nonprofits $146 million in the first half of 2023
MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 24 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The gifts total $146 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.
California lawmakers move forward with Newsom’s mental health housing push
A key committee in the Assembly on Tuesday moved forward with part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to change the state’s Mental Health Services Act, an overhaul of a system that will require voter approval.
