Kevin Smith
Whittier Daily News
Southern California, CA, United States
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Casino’s sports betting initiative would put cardrooms out of business, coalition says
Opponents say the measure would give tribal casinos a near-monopoly on all gaming in California – adding exclusivity over roulette, craps and sports wagering to their current monopoly on slot machi… → Read More
Baldwin Park job fair set for Thursday, May 26
The city of Baldwin Park, in collaboration with East San Gabriel Valley America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), announced they will resume the Baldwin Park Live Annual Job Fair. The in-per… → Read More
Population growth fuels retail expansion in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County’s rapid population growth has fueled retail expansion in the county, according to a new report. Market tracker CBRE said the region saw an additional 105,410 square feet… → Read More
Population growth fuels retail expansion in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County’s rapid population growth has fueled retail expansion in the county, according to a new report. Market tracker CBRE said the region saw an additional 105,410 square feet… → Read More
Terranea Resort to pay $1.52 million to resolve hiring citation
The investigation found that the resort failed to recall, or to timely recall, 57 former workers. They will each receive a share of the $1.52 million settlement, with an average payout of $26,500. → Read More
L.A. County doctors to vote on strike authorization
More than 1,300 resident physicians and fellows at three of L.A. County’s largest hospitals will begin gathering votes Monday, May 16 to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, claiming th… → Read More
McDonald’s hiring thousands of workers across Southern California – Press Enterprise
McDonald’s is looking to hire thousands of Southern California workers as it gears up for the busy summer season, but filling those slots amid the current labor shortage might be tough. The … → Read More
Burlington Stores to open San Dimas location Friday
Discount retailer Burlington Stores will open a new location in San Dimas, on Friday, May 13, bringing the company’s California total to 89 stores. The store, at 933 W. Arrow Highway, will sell a v… → Read More
Cedars-Sinai workers launch 5-day strike, alleging unfair labor practices
Nearly 500 of the employees, represented by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, gathered at the corner of Beverly and San Vicente boulevards early Monday with picket signs bearing such messages as… → Read More
Cedars-Sinai workers to walk out Monday, protesting unfair labor practices
Their five-day strike is protesting low pay, too few staff and inadequate patient care. → Read More
LA County workers vote to authorize strike
The two sides are scheduled to participate in all-day bargaining sessions Monday and Tuesday of next week. → Read More
Los Angeles housekeepers seek wage hikes, enhanced security safeguards
Dozens of Los Angeles housekeepers and other hotel workers delivered petitions to the City Clerk’s office Monday that call for pay hikes and increased safety measures to protect them from sex… → Read More
A year in Avelo Airlines doubles, more routes are expected
Launching an airline in the middle of a pandemic? It might sound crazy, but when Andrew Levy was preparing to get Avelo Airlines off the ground a year ago he didn’t see challenges — he … → Read More
Ralphs to fill 1,200 Southern California job openings
Some job seekers could be hired in as little as three days, the company said. → Read More
Centinela Hospital nurses to picket in protest of understaffing
Nurses at Centinela Hospital Medical Center plan to hold an informational picket at the Inglewood facility on Wednesday, April 27, claiming they are understaffed, overworked and struggling to provi… → Read More
Southern California manufacturer snags $10 million in tax credits
Subcity is an online platform that identifies and secures tax credits and incentives for small and medium-sized businesses. → Read More
Amazon Fresh expansion grows by 3 more
The new stores in Mission Viejo, La Verne and Murrieta all have the company’s “Just Walk Out” technology. → Read More
Cedars-Sinai employees to picket over COVID-19 safety violations
The more than 2,000 workers at Cedars, represented by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize an unfair labor practice strike in May, although an official n… → Read More
55,000 Los Angeles County workers to begin strike authorization votes
Some 55,000 nurses, medical personnel and other Los Angeles County workers are set to begin strike authorization votes this week as they bargain for cost-of-living raises, continued full healthcare… → Read More
55,000 Los Angeles County workers to begin strike authorization votes
Some 55,000 nurses, medical personnel and other Los Angeles County workers are set to begin strike authorization votes this week as they bargain for cost-of-living raises, continued full healthcare… → Read More