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California’s San Luis Obispo Bay Being Evaluated for Wind O&M Port
California’s Port San Luis, a smaller central coast port used by commercial fishermen as well as recreational and tourist boating, is launching an exploration to become the first operations and maintenance (O&M) port for the planned California offshore wind industry. The Harbor District’s Board approved a port evaluation project working with Clean Energy Terminals, a company that was involved in O&M port planning including for the New Jersey Wind Port.
New Castroville non-profit transforms lives for underserved communities
CASTROVILLE, Calif. — California has the largest homeless population in the nation, with more than 180,000 unhoused people. One of the non-profits helping to get them back on their feet in Monterey County celebrated a grand opening today. Helping Empower Reentry Services or "H.E.R.S" works with dozens of people,...
Vegetation fire contained at over four acres near Highway 41 in Templeton
CAL Fire SLO crews stopped a vegetation fire that reached four and a half acres and threatened one structure in Templeton. The post Vegetation fire contained at over four acres near Highway 41 in Templeton appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Non-profits in Santa Maria seeking volunteers for back to school shopping spree
Good Samaritan says kids are in need of donations like school supplies, shoes and backpacks. The post Non-profits in Santa Maria seeking volunteers for back to school shopping spree appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SoCal Edison calls off planned power outage in Goleta
Southern California Edison waved off a safety power outage in parts of Goleta, according to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management. The post SoCal Edison calls off planned power outage in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Maria football camp ends with a load of enthusiasm
Santa Maria High School football players exhorted and cheered on Santa Maria Rebels youth football players during drills at the Santa Maria Football Camp Thursday night. "Let's go!, Let's go!," Santa Maria running back-outside linebacker Jacob Barrera shouted, as a group of youngsters surged forward during calisthenics, shortly after Saints wide receiver-cornerback Aalan Cueva shouted instructions to the campers. Andy Velasquez, another wide receiver-cornerback, also urged the youngsters along.
County Statement on Encampment Resolution Efforts in the Santa Maria Riverbed
County of San Luis Obispo partners with County of Santa Barbara to address Santa Maria Riverbed encampments, providing case management, shelter, and cleanup services. The County of San Luis Obispo has partnered with the County of Santa Barbara to resolve the encampments found in the Santa Maria Riverbed, which follows the border between the two jurisdictions.
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
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