CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a California ex-Amtrak worker was sentenced, July 17, to 25 months for stealing nearly...

BARSTOW – WorldStrides, an educational travel and experiential learning company, announced that Barstow High School Aztecs marching band was selected to perform at the Alamo Bowl, December 29, in San Antonio Texas.

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, July 15, the California Breakthrough Project, partnering with tech leaders to improve government operations. The group – including leaders from blockchain technology companies Coinbase, Moonpay and Ripple executive chair Chris Larsen, will work with state agencies to find ways to streamline and improve government operations. Newsom’s announcement didn’t specify how blockchain would be used, but a prior executive order directs state agencies to explore public-serving blockchain pilots and deployment in state operations. Executive order doesn’t directly mention workforce cuts Newsom also signed an executive order requiring all state agencies to adopt efficiency measures and involve staff in the effort. Although the executive order mentions retraining, workforce cuts may still be likely due to an...