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Cal Fire adds massive military cargo plane to its fleet
photo credit: CalFire CalFire's C-130H air tanker. Cal Fire showed off its first C-130H air tanker this week. The unveiling featured the first seven planes to be converted into firefighting aircraft. CapRadio's Tony Rodriguez says it's the largest plane in Cal Fire's fleet. The Coast Guard cargo planes have been repurposed and modified to bolster CAL FIRE’s aerial capabilities. The C-130H carries a massive load of fire retardant, making it a powerful tool for fighting California wildfires. Cal Fire Deputy Chief Chris Jurasek says this capacity gives CAL FIRE a critical advantage. "With the ability to carry a larger payload and to supplement our...
Allstate approved for 34.1% rate hike in California, affecting over 350,000 policyholders
Allstate has received approval from the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 34.1% for more than 350,000 policyholders statewide, with some customers facing premium increases of up to 650% and others seeing their rates drop by as much as 57%.
Teen Conflicted About Skipping Family Wedding for Concert
A teen is feeling conflicted over skipping a family wedding for a concert. The teen explained in her post to Reddit that she has family coming in from out of state to go to a concert and her other family member is getting married at the same time. However, the conflict came because of the date of everything.
Kings of Cali Motorcycle Club celebrates 20-year anniversary
Donnie Robinson, founder of the Kings of Cali Motorcycle Club, celebrated their 20-year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, with clubs from throughout California in attendance. The vision for the motorcycle club started with Donnie and nine co-founders. The club was originally located in Bayview Hunters Point, the largest Black...
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