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San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
8-Year Old Spins in Grand Canyon Rapids On Purpose
New Record Set for Youngest Ever to Kayak Through the Grand Canyon. Normally if you heard of children ages 8 and 10 floating in kayaks somewhere in the Grand Canyon you would grow concerned. Not when it is Azalea and Wylie Burnham from Reno Nevada. The two navigated the 280-mile route down the Colorado River recently and set a record for the youngest to ever do it.
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
Reno, NV Breaks 1904 Record, Monday’s Forecast Predicts a Significant Warm-Up
Reno, NV – Temperatures plunged to record lows in Reno and South Lake Tahoe on Friday, as Nevada experienced an unusually chilly August day. Reno’s high of 69°F broke a 1904 record, while South Lake Tahoe’s high of 59°F shattered a 1978 record. However, this...
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for August 23-25
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. You can also consider adoption a new furry friend during Clear the Shelters events across the region this month.
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
SMU scores 16 points in fourth quarter, rallies past Nevada
Preston Stone tossed a go-ahead 34-yard touchdown pass to RJ Maryland with 1:18 left as SMU scored 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 29-24 victory over Nevada in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night at Reno, Nev. Maryland had career bests of eight catches and 162 receiving yards for the Mustangs, who never led until the late scoring connection. Stone completed 17 of 30 passes for 254 yards, the touchdown and one interception. LJ Johnson Jr. and Brashard Smith each rushed for a score for the Mustangs, who were playing their first...
NV Energy reports power restored in North Valleys
NV Energy has restored power to those affected in the North Valleys. The potential restoration time for the outage has now been updated to 11:00 p.m., according to the latest update from NV Energy. --- Update 8:52 p.m. NV Energy has updated the potential restoration time for the outage to...
Thousands of classic cars on display this weekend at Alameda County Fairgrounds
More than 3,000 classic cars will be on display at the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend.Sean Sullivan took his 1965 Chevy Malibu SS to display.MORE: 2024 Silicon Valley Auto Show vrooms back to Santa Clara"Just came out to enjoy the weekend at the Goodguys car show and see some cool cars," Sullivan said."It's a full family fun event," said Steven Bunker, of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. "We have activities for the kids, live autocross racing, industry vendors. And businesses are out here showing their products on display so that these guys can keep these old cars on the road."MORE: SJ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parades and city-sponsored lowridingChevy Chevelles are being showcased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the vintage car.The car show goes on until Sunday and they're expecting over 30,000 people over the weekend. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Northern Nevada military news briefs
The annual Community 4 Veterans fundraiser for Veterans Helping Veterans has kicked off. This year’s grand prize is a 2024 29-foot Jayco travel trailer. Second prize consists of three CF Moto CFORCE ATVs, one each of 600, 500 and 110. Third prize is a Ruger American bolt action rife...
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