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Proposed California law would increase school teacher pay 50 percent by 2030

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) seeks to tackle the statewide teacher and school staff shortage by increasing their salaries by 50% in the next seven years.Muratsuchi, who chairs the Assembly Education Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 938 on Wednesday, April 26. The bill would set annual targets for the state’s Local Control Funding Formula – which determines how much money is allocated to districts and charter schools – with a goal of reaching a 50% increase by 2030.“Schools across the state are facing a workforce shortage, with many teachers and school employees unable to afford to live in the communities they work in,” said Muratsuchi in a press conference on Wednesday. “I introduced AB 938 … to not only pay them what they deserve, but also to get more young people to aspire to become educators.”The bill comes with a strong recommendation — but not a requirement — that school districts spend this additional state funding on salaries.“It is intentionally drafted as ‘i...

Henry Winkler advises find a passion and stick with it, no matter the stage of life

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

Henry Winkler, actor, producer and director, has played many roles since his iconic turn as “The Fonz,” and each time, he said, he finds something new inside with which to bring the most current character to life.Winkler, 77,  said it’s all about the passion and joy he gets from his art and the experiences he’s lived in the 50 years since landing his role in the 1970s sitcom “Happy Days,” which started with six lines, an Italian accent and some imagination and turned into a 10-year run that aired in countries around the world.Henry Winkler meets theater students from Aliso Niguel High School in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Henry Winkler at Crestavilla in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Henry Winkler talks with seniors at Crestavilla in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Henry ...

Man, woman found dead in impounded van

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

A man and a woman were found dead inside of a van that had been impounded in Irwindale on Wednesday, April 26, and their cause of death was under investigation.The van had been towed in the morning hours from a gas station parking lot in the 100 block of east Longden Avenue, according to Irwindale Police Sgt. Diego Cornejo. Authorities were called around 12:30 p.m. after employees with the towing service discovered the two victims in the back seat.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Attorney demands Alameda DA Pamela Price’s dismissal from manslaughter case against former San Leandro officer Crime and Public Safety | Death of man in Oakland’s Chinatown being investigated as homicide Crime and Public Safety | Teacher was fatally shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru by a hitman hired by romantic rival, DA says Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in ‘demonic’ murder and dismemberment of missing Uber Eats driver ...

CBIZ: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — CBIZ Inc. (CBZ) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $73.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Independence, Ohio-based company said it had profit of $1.44. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.46 per share.The provider of outsourced business services posted revenue of $454.6 million in the period.CBIZ expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.36 to $2.41 per share.CBIZ shares have increased 9% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 22% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBZSource

Man City lets hair down to confirm Premier League dominance

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

Erling Haaland undid his ponytail and released his flowing blond locks moments before finishing off Arsenal in a purported Premier League title decider that turned into a procession for Manchester City.The defending champions certainly let their hair down at Etihad Stadium with a swaggering performance that left little doubt about who the top team in England is.Not that there has ever really been a debate.Backed by the riches of Abu Dhabi and led by arguably the world’s best coach in Pep Guardiola, City has established an era of domination in the Premier League that is starting to mirror that of France (with Paris Saint-Germain) and Germany (with Bayern Munich).Complete the job — and City is the big favorite after Wednesday’s 4-1 victory that trimmed the gap on Arsenal to two points with two games in hand — and the team will have won three straight titles and five of the last six in supposedly the world’s most competitive league.OK, there are question marks surrounding the fou...

Hasbro: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Hasbro Inc. (HAS) on Thursday reported a loss of $22.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, came to 1 cent per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 4 cents per share.The toy maker posted revenue of $1 billion in the period, beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $876.1 million.Hasbro expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.45 to $4.55 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HAS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HASSource

Lazy Days Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (LAZY) on Thursday reported a loss of $276,000 in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The company posted revenue of $295.7 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LAZY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LAZYSource

Lear: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Lear Corp. (LEA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $143.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Southfield, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $2.41. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.78 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.55 per share.The automotive seating and electrical distribution systems company posted revenue of $5.85 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.5 billion.Lear expects full-year revenue in the range of $21.2 billion to $22.2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LEA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LEASource

Merck: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. (MRK) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.82 billion.On a per-share basis, the Rahway, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.11. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and non-recurring costs, came to $1.40 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.34 per share.The pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $14.49 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.84 billion.Merck expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.88 to $7 per share, with revenue in the range of $57.7 billion to $58.9 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MRK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MRKSource

Textron: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:03:06 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Textron Inc. (TXT) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $191 million.The Providence, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of 92 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and asset impairment costs, came to $1.05 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 95 cents per share.The maker of Cessna small planes and Bell helicopters posted revenue of $3.02 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.08 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TXT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TXTSource