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Merced considering hotel tax increase for November ballot. Here’s why businesses may support it
Should Merced hotel guests pay a bit more for their stay, in order to help promote the Gateway to Yosemite as a destination spot?. That question may soon be before Merced voters to answer. The City Council voted unanimously to direct city staff to work on language for a potential...
Newsom withdraws initiative that would duel other measure looking to reform Prop 47
There will now be only one measure on the November ballot seeking to reform California's Prop 47 after it appeared there would be dueling measures.Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the withdrawal of a democratic-backed initiative.MORE: Bay Area mayors Mahan and Breed join call for Prop 47 reform to crack down on theft, drugsCritics say the measure was weak compared to an initiative backed by business groups, which has already qualified for the ballot.It seeks to increase the penalties for certain drug offenses as well as retail theft.Approved in 2014, Prop 47 aimed to lower the prison population by reducing most drug possession offenses and thefts of property valued under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
‘Nothing will be protected’ — why California environmentalists oppose a ‘green’ energy bill
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.
California offers free fishing days this summer. Find out when and where
Anyone interested in fishing in California lakes or streams can take up the hobby for free, at least for two days this summer, when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department waives fishing license requirements. On those free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday,...
Mega Millions ticket worth $800,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - As the nation awaits the winner of Mega Millions' $162 million lottery winner, someone in California may be $800,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Tuesday night, a ticket worth $810,362 was sold at a Chevron gas station on Diablo Road in Danville, California. The news...
Fireworks Warnings Across Mother Lode
Sonora, CA — As Independence Day nears, fire officials are warning that fireworks are banned in many parts of the Mother Lode. At this week’s Sonora City Council meeting, Fire Chief Aimee New reminded, “All fireworks are illegal in the city limits, including ‘safe and sane.’ So, please, do not bring any fireworks into the city limits. You will get fined.”
Hot Weather and Fireworks are a Lethal Combination for Wildfires
Extremely hot weather and the illegal use of fireworks could be a lethal combination for wildfires in Oregon and California this 4th July weekend. Sizzling temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Medford, Oregon, and 116 degrees in Redding, California, are predicted for Friday and Saturday by the National Weather Service (NWS).
‘Ghetto birds’: California has yet to reckon with longstanding bias from police helicopters
Heydy Vasquez, 19, is accustomed to the constant police presence in Echo Park — she grew up near a border where two rival Los Angeles gangs often clash. Over the years, gentrification led to an influx of wealthier people who often mistake innocuous get-togethers for gang activity, prompting what she views as an unnecessary increase in policing.
4th of July travel expected to break records
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Nearly 71 million people are set to travel at least 50 miles from home this Fourth of July. With roads packed, the California Highway Patrol plans to be out in full force patrolling. Travel is up by 5 percent compared to last year, and up 8 percent compared to 2019, […]
Terner Center report explores financial feasibility of small-scale complexes, 'missing middle housing'
In a recent report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, researchers studied the financial feasibility of building missing middle housing in California, including duplexes, fourplexes and Accessory Dwelling Units. Published June 21, the report titled “Making Missing Middle Pencil: The Math Behind Small-Scale Housing Development” concluded...
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
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