A new ballot measure in California would charge a one‑time 5 % tax on residents whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. The proposal, backed by the state’s largest health‑care workers union, aims to raise about $100 billion for a special fund. Ninety percent of the money would go to health‑care programs
The county council has decided how to use most of the money raised by a new 0. 15% sales tax that will run for three years. The tax, approved by voters last fall, is expected to bring in about $40 million total or roughly $13 million each year. The goal is to fund a wide range of mental health and s
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers’ lineup during Friday night’s match against the Baltimore Orioles, with officials noting he was “away from the team on paternity. ” He is still listed as active and should return later this weekend. Ohtani did arrive at the stadium at his usual pregame tim
A former athlete was 55 when doctors found a lump in his chest during a routine exam. He had no family history of the disease and felt completely healthy, so the diagnosis came as a surprise. Scans confirmed it was malignant, leading to surgery followed by radiation and a new medication plan. Aft
Warner Bros Animation is stepping up its game for young adults by joining forces with Webtoon Entertainment. The partnership focuses on turning popular web comics into shows that fit streaming platforms. Sam Register, the studio’s president, said the move is part of a plan to keep beloved charact
A sudden crash on West Davis Street sent shock through the Bishop Arts District as a truck collided with a group of people. The incident happened late in the evening, around 7 p. m. , when bystanders were outside eating and socializing. A driver, who is still in custody, reportedly drove the v
The San Diego Zoo has announced that this summer will be the final season of its popular Nighttime Zoo program, a tradition that began 32 years ago. Guests who have enjoyed the twilight experience for more than two decades will now be treated to one last chance to explore the park after dark, with s
Streaming hits like “Stranger Things, ” “Emily in Paris” and “Wednesday” help brands sell products at a rate 30 % higher than most other entertainment properties, according to new data released by a global marketing firm. The study was presented at an industry conference in London and shows that fan
A new program helps hospital staff learn about artificial intelligence. The course is short and voluntary, so anyone in the health system can sign up. It uses quick lessons that mix text, images and videos made by AI tools. The first three months saw 80 people enroll. They watched more t
Franklin Templeton is proposing two new exchange‑traded funds that turn company dividends into bitcoin. The idea is simple: most of the money stays in U. S. stocks, but a small slice—five percent—is used to buy bitcoin each time a dividend is paid. The first fund, the Franklin US Equity Bitcoin DRI
