Riverside Historic Courthouse To See Return Of Hanukkah Festival
The Chabad Jewish Community Center of Riverside's annual Hanukkah festival will return to the steps of the Riverside Historic Courthouse next month, featuring a Menorah lighting, singing, dancing and a collective welcome to the synagogue's newest member — the rabbi's infant daughter.
High-speed rail line from LA to Las Vegas could begin construction in 2023
California could see its second high-speed rail project begin construction next year, according to news reports. Brightline West looks to build an $8 billion passenger rail corridor connecting Southern California and Las Vegas, mainly within the median of the Interstate 15 freeway. It would operate 180-mph electric trains.
What’s the status of California’s upcoming $10M electric bike rebate program?
California allocated $10 million for a rebate program to help make electric bikes more affordable. But hang on there; it’s not active quite yet. The move is part of a years-long effort to help reduce the price of expensive electric bicycles for state residents.
Federally-facilitated Exchange Improper Payment Rate Less Than 1% in Initial Data Release
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the first improper payment rate for the Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) program was less than 1% for Benefit Year 2020, thanks in large part to the agency’s implementation of effective automated processes for the program’s eligibility determinations and payments.
Record High Drug Overdose Deaths Reported Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Drug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women more than doubled between 2017 and 2020, according to a new study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
