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Resident saved, two cats perish in North Mesa Street fire
Firefighters rescued a disable man during a Thursday afternoon fire at his North Mesa residence. Unfortunately, two cats were lost due to smoke inhalation. According to a statement from the Susanville Fire Department, about 12:54 p.m. Thursday, July 18, the Susanville Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched the SFD and CalFire to a reported fence and backyard fire in the 100 block of North Mesa Street.
A small company’s big summer: Carson Valley Community Theatre opens summer show and celebrates 20 years
Thanks to Artown and a slew of new arts organizations, events and venues that have launched in recent years, the Reno area is enjoying something of a cultural renaissance. But in some of Northern Nevada’s more rural communities, arts programming has traditionally been harder to come by. That’s why Carson Valley Community Theatre (CVCT), a small, upstart theater company in Minden, was founded 20 years ago.
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Over $1 million in fines issued from illegal weed operation
(KRON) – The Fairfield Police Department's Special Operations Team, Code Enforcement Unit, Patrol and California Department of Cannabis Control collaborated in uncovering three illegal indoor marijuana grows, the Fairfield Police Department announced on social media on Friday. The California Department of Cannabis Control's Enforcement Division assisted the department in containing 2,624 plants. According to the […]
Trail etiquette stencil initiative expanding to reduce multi-use trail conflicts
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Users of the popular multi-use paved trails throughout the Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette. The messages, tested last summer on the Legacy Trail in Truckee and later on the Pope-Baldwin Trail in South Lake Tahoe, encourage users to “share the path,” “keep right, pass left,” and also include more tongue-in-cheek reminders like “we put a man on the moon, surely we can share this trail.” Messages have been stenciled in English and Spanish.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Multiple hole-in-ones at Tahoe Donner Golf Course
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On July 12, San Fransisco resident Toby Chan scored his second ever hole-in-one. Chan hit the 145 yard hole-in-one on Hole 12 with his 8 Iron. He lost sight of the ball and when he went to the green, he couldn’t see it anywhere. It wasn’t until he went to remove the flagstick that he realized he had scored the hole-in-one.
What is the Fire Service – A Sneak Peek
Federal, State, County, and Local agencies provide fire protection services. Local fire agencies, also referred to as local government, are municipal fire agencies that have stations located in your neighborhood. Local Government agencies are considered “all-risk” and provide a wide array of emergency services. All-Risk:. Local Government fire...
Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny over vacancies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny as hundreds of much-needed public housing units sit vacant. Some have been empty for years, despite a waiting list thousands of families long. Now, Sacramento’s City Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) want answers....
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Garbage collection change coming next week
Beginning next week, some people in Folsom will experience a change in when their garbage is collected. Beginning the week of July 22nd, the City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division is beginning new collection routes and times. The plan is to be more efficient in the way the collection process is done.
The Worst City To Live In California Has Been Revealed
California boasts many attractions, such as beautiful beaches, diverse cultures, and a booming economy. However, not every city in the Golden State offers a high quality of life for its residents. Some cities struggle with high crime rates, low incomes, poor education, and other social problems. Based on various statistics and rankings, the worst city to live in California is Emeryville.
America’s largest economy is falling out of love with Tesla—and it’s only going to get worse
Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. This might be the end of a love affair that became unrequited. Elon Musk has been steadfast in...
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