Monthly Archives: September, 2023
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Higher gas prices likely pushed up inflation in August, though other costs probably slowed
A sharp increase in gas prices likely pushed inflation higher in August compared with a year ago, yet a measure excluding energy and food costs is expected to fall for the fifth straight month, suggesting that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are still bringing down prices for many goods and services.
School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures
School district officials in Las Vegas are asking a judge to put an end to what it claims is a coordinated union campaign of teacher absences during a bitter contract battle, forcing school closures and classroom disruptions in a state where it is illegal for public employees to strike.
Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency’s director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel’s recommendation.
Iraq Combat Veteran Tanya Bradsher confirmed as VA’s deputy secretary
Army Veteran Tanya Bradsher was confirmed by the Senate as VA’s deputy secretary. In this role, Deputy Secretary Bradsher will help lead the Department of Veterans Affairs as it continues to deliver more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in the nation’s history.
Hotel Standoff: Deputies Apprehend Suspect with Felony Warrants
On September 11, 2023, at approximately 12:59 p.m., Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a trespassing incident at a hotel in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue in Temecula, resulting in the arrest of a fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants.
