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California EV sales down compared to prior year, leaving EV mandate in question
(The Center Square) - California battery-electric vehicle sales are stabilizing after peaking halfway through 2023 and entering steady decline. BEV sales peaked at 102,730 in the second quarter of 2023, bottoming out at 89,503 in the fourth quarter of 2023, before recovering to 101,443 in the second quarter of 2024. However, with BEV market share remaining in the same steady 21% range since the start of 2023, it’s unclear how the state is going to meet a new mandate for 35% of vehicle sales to be BEVs by model year 2026, which will start in 2025. ...
California Hellcat muscle car theft ring busted after allegedly posting video of thefts on social media
Three San Joaquin Valley men are facing a combined 26 charges of allegedly stealing high-performance "muscle" vehicles from across California and then bragging about the thefts on social media accounts. The men — ranging in age from 19 to 23 years old — were arrested in Visalia and Hanford by state and local police on suspicion of conspiracy, operating a chop shop, auto theft, possessing stolen goods, and various firearms charges. ...
Elon Musk to Relocate Company X Headquarters to Austin Amid California Legislative Frustrations
Elon Musk, CEO of the company X, formerly known as Twitter, has planned to relocate its headquarters to Austin, Texas, a move that follows his other ventures, including Tesla and the Boring Company, to the state. Musk's decision, as publicly stated on X, was spurred by the passage of a California bill that affects the notification process for parents regarding their child's gender identity expression at school. According to an article by KVUE, the business magnate referred to this piece of legislation as "the final straw."
Woman missing in Tulare, vehicle located in Morro Bay, police say
TULARE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman was reported missing in Tulare while her vehicle was found in another city, the Tulare Police Department said. Officers said on Wednesday they are looking into 49-year-old Tiffany McClure’s disappearance. She was described as a 5-foot-8-inch woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police say her vehicle was found […]
Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
SAN FRANCISCO - A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed Abu Obeida, who uses a wheelchair due to his injuries, flew into San Francisco International Airport. He said he looks...
Potentially destructive and dangerous ant infestation discovered in Santa Barbara County
They are tiny ants, less than a quarter of an inch in size. But, Red Imported Fire Ants can not only be destructive, they can be dangerous. They are native to South America, but over the decades have been accidentally imported into parts of the United States. Now, there's an...
Only California Has More Confrontational Drivers than Missouri
Don't mess with Missourians when they're driving. That's one of the takeaways from a new survey which reveals only California has more confrontational drivers than Missouri does. This is no small potatoes ranking based on one person's opinion. It's a deep dive by Forbes Advisor based on 9 different metrics...
CAL FIRE budget and insurance costs continue to soar
As temperatures continue to climb across Central California, the risk for wildfires also increases.Just last month, the June Lightning Complex Fire sparked in Fresno County as temperatures soared to the triple digits.That fire has since been contained, but the SQF Lightning Complex Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres in the Sequoia National Forest with temperatures heating up once again."We've had more rain and precipitation than usual, which includes snow melt, which has left a lot of fuel on the ground because the last two fire seasons have been relatively mild," CAL FIRE Battalion Chief of Communications, David...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
New Bill Needs Governor’s Signature to Ease Black Job Crisis
As a pastor and community activist in South Los Angeles, I’m daily reminded of how much poverty has affected the financial and spiritual wellbeing of our Black communities. With rising inflation, from food to gas prices, Black folks are being outpriced in their own communities. And because of historic discrimination, Black people face disproportionately high unemployment rates, leaving them unable to take care of their families and vulnerable to chronic poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
August is Valley Fever Awareness Month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — August is Valley Fever Awareness Month and the California Department of Public Health indicates the state may have set a record for Valley Fever cases in 2023. Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao and Annika Knudsen from Flame & Skewers stopped by 17 News to share details on the illness and promotion happening at […]
Central Valley residents rally for right to know where toxic pesticides are applied
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 50 Central Valley residents who either live in a rural area or come from a background in farm work, rallied at the Shafter Youth Center to demand attention from the state. The concern goes towards toxic pesticides being released in areas such as...
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