Tam District missteps led to Measure A failure I believe the recent failed Measure A bond measure effort is due to multiple missteps from the Tamalpais Union High School District leadership and not an opposition campaign that emphasized a “gold-plated cafeteria.” First, the polling used by the district (“Tam Union school district pollster: Voter’s favor […]
California’s EDD freezes many people’s unemployment benefits to combat fraud By Carolyn Said and Kathleen Pender
California’s Employment Development Department has suspended unemployment payments for numerous people because of fear of fraud. Many Californians who said they are legitimately unemployed flooded social media over the weekend with laments that they desperately need the benefits that they rely on for housing, food and other necessities.
“You have been receiving unemployment benefits, but we have temporarily suspended your claim because it may be tied to fraudulent activity,” said a notice dated Dec. 31 that many people received. “You will receive further instruction from EDD on how to verify your identity beginning Jan. 6, 2021.”