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Growers lawsuit over hero pay ordinance in Coachella heard in federal court
A federal judge on Friday heard arguments in the lawsuit brought by several agriculture growers who are fighting the city of Coachella s ordinance requiring hero pay to farmworkers. But he made no immediate ruling from the bench.
The growers including the Western Growers Association, California Fresh Fruit Association and Growing Coachella Valley are seeking a preliminary injunction. The city has asked the court to dismiss the case.
The ordinance went into effect on Feb. 10 and requires
certain agricultural businesses
to pay farmworkers an additional $4 per hour, for at least 120 days.
UpdatedFri, May 14, 2021 at 3:18 pm PT
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As of Friday afternoon, California has stricter mask-wearing guidance in place compared to the latest CDC recommendations. (Shutterstock)
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face masks in most situations, but Riverside County is first awaiting word from the state on updated guidelines before implementing any measures.
All California counties are in the same boat. We are awaiting state guidelines on masks in wake of the CDC recommendations, Riverside County spokesperson Brooke Federico confirmed Friday afternoon.
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Thursday s new mask guidance from the CDC stated, Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
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I m Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, wishing you a very safe, happy and informed Cinco de Mayo.
Informed? Yes. Many Americans think this fifth day in May celebrates Independence Day in Mexico, but it actually commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While not a major holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage here in the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. To learn more, head on over to USA TODAY.
Plus: A post-vaccine FAQ, a woman is arrested for allegedly starting 2018 Delta Fire, and thousands of California inmates to go free.
I m Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, wishing you a very safe, happy and informed Cinco de Mayo.
Informed? Yes. Many Americans think this fifth day in May celebrates Independence Day in Mexico, but it actually commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While not a major holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage here in the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. To learn more, head on over to USA TODAY.