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Tired of the heat? That’s why it’s so hot in California


Tired of the heat? That’s why it’s so hot in California

How to protect yourself and your loved ones in extreme heat Watch this video for tips on applying sunscreen, how to protect your children, and where to find the seven cooling centers in the Coachella Valley. High temperatures continue to impact Californians across the state on Friday. Temperatures of 90 degrees and above were reached […]

Parts of California are hit by extreme heat warnings. Who is affected?


Parts of California are hit by extreme heat warnings. Who is affected?

What is a heatwave? Find out why they happen and how you can protect yourself. What causes a heatwave? Here’s why they happen and what they can mean for your health. Although fall is approaching, Californians are not spared from the heat this week. A heat warning is in effect for parts of Southern California […]

California joins price-fixing lawsuit against rental website RealPage


California joins price-fixing lawsuit against rental website RealPage

Justice Department claims RealPage software helped landlords collude over rents The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that RealPage used technology to help landlords share information about leases, thereby keeping rent high for millions of tenants. The Justice Department and attorneys general from eight states, including California and Oregon, filed a lawsuit Friday accusing the web-based […]

New restaurants and the star rating system


New restaurants and the star rating system

What is a Michelin star? What it means for restaurants Here is a brief introduction to the Michelin star, the highest award for culinary excellence a restaurant can ever receive. Kara VanDooijeweert and Michael V. Pettigano, NorthJersey.com Seven restaurants in California recently received a Michelin star, joining nearly 70 others that have received this distinction. […]