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Black woman dies in California prison from heat over 110 degrees
A 42-year-old Black woman, Adrienne Boulware, has died in the custody of the California Department of Corrections at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. On July 4, prison guards exposed Boulware to extreme temperatures outdoors during a heatwave for 15 minutes, leaving her with just a small glass of water in the over 110 F heat. Boulware began to exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion almost immediately after returning indoors. Two days later, she passed away while receiving medical care. Elizabeth “Leesa” Nomura of the California Coalition for Women’s Prisoners joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Boulware’s tragic death, and what it reveals about the dangers prisons place incarcerated people in as the climate crisis intensifies.
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care Make a Historical Mark as the First African American Owned Chain of Urgent Care Facilities in the United States
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care of California make a historical mark as the first African American owned chain of urgent cares in the United States. This milestone builds upon a previous achievement from September 4, 2020, when the medical pioneer was named the first African American to open a chain of urgent cares in Los Angeles; which led many to believe that Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care could be the nation's first black-owned Chain. The California PR firm Executive 1 Media Group executed a nationwide urgent care project in February of 2024 with a team of researchers from Ohio, Nevada and California.
Lake goers return to Lodi Lake to cool off after nearly two-week closure
LODI – Finally people can escape to the water at Lodi Lake after it was closed for nearly two weeks.The popular beach area was closed due to rising bacteria levels in the water that made it unsafe to be there. The concern was the high heat causing high bacteria levels in the water.But with the levels tested and safe again, the city is keeping a close eye on the heat of this week. Going out into the water on a kayak or paddleboard is the way to go and cool down at Lodi Lake."It's good that it's open, there's a...
Authorities Probe Suspected Domestic Violence Case After Two Found Dead in Car Near Salida
Tragedy struck near Salida on yesterday evening as two individuals were found deceased in a Honda sedan, with officials suspecting a domestic violence situation may be at the root of the incident. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call around 6 p.m. regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road off-ramp from Highway 99, ABC 10 reported.
Vanesscia Cresci Named VP of Grants & Compliance at Tribal Ready
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tribal Ready has named Vanesscia Cresci as Vice President of Grants & Compliance. Cresci most recently served as a broadband program specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce. In her role, she served as a federal program officer for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program funded projects and provided technical assistance and support to over 35 tribal government grantees.
I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...
Sacramento’s first Passive House sets the standard for green builds
In East Sacramento, on a narrow avenue of small, single-story homes, a transformation is underway. An 82-year-old bungalow is becoming the new kid on the block: the first Passive House in the Sacramento region. That is, a home that’s certifiably energy efficient, airtight and well-ventilated, with triple-pane windows and continuous...
Meadow Klingler Captures First Victory on The West Coast Women’s Tour at Diamond Billiards
On Saturday, July 13, the ladies of the West Coast Women’s Tour headed to Diamond Billiards in Modesto, CA for their third tour stop of the 2024 season. As is the standard format of the tour, the 9-ball competition got underway at 11:00am and featured a double-elimination bracket with races to five on the winner’s side and races to three on the one-loss side.
Champions of Tomorrow: Fresno Heat Beach Volleyball Club
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) – When you think of the Central Valley, you don’t necessarily think of beach volleyball. But if you head out to Bicentennial Park in Clovis, to a beach volleyball practice for the Fresno Heat Volleyball Club, you’ll quickly discover the sport is on the rise. “Yeah, it’s been growing a lot,” says […]
This loved chicken joint is coming to Tulare: Site Plan
This is not a drill. You don't have to ask your partner to pinch you. Plans to build a Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant in Tulare at Cartmill and 99 have been filed with the city. ...
Senior citizens can enjoy Hollywood classics for free in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Senior citizens are invited to take a step back in time to watch some Hollywood classics at the Regal Clovis 8 theatre for free. “They can have discounted snacks and they can have an enjoyable time in an air-conditioned movie theater, most importantly,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Mayor Dyer says […]
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