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Extreme weather in California fueling Redding's hottest July ever
Brutally hot summers are nothing new for Redding. But this summer's torch parade of blazing hot temperatures is melting the record books. So far in July, the average temperature in Redding has been about 110 degrees. That's because there have been 11 days in which the high temperature surpassed 110, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. ...
Redwood Empire Fair to be held Aug. 1-4 in Ukiah
This year’s Redwood Empire Fair theme is “Red, White and Ewe.” Running from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the fair promises music to dance the night away, extra-special animal encounters and plenty of thrills, spills, deep-fried dills and family fun for the young and the young at heart, says Fair CEO Jennifer Seward.
Reno family seeks justice in decades-old rape case, Calif. lawmakers consider changing law
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Lawmakers plan to take a look at California laws to see if they need to be changed to go after the suspects who rape a person decades ago. Currently the law only allows prosecution in more recent cases. The change could help a northern Nevada family.
The Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company Invites You to the 35th Almost Annual Roll on the Mattole on July 27th
This is a press release from the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company:. The Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company invites you to the 35th ALMOST annual Roll on the Mattole on July 27th. Located at the Mattole Grange, our fundraiser provides 100% of operating cost funding for the entire year. This year’s Roll...
Bear River Casino Resort Unveils New Poker Room, Three Rivers Eatery
Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta, California, recently unveiled a special event space, a new location for the poker room, the Three Rivers Eatery, and the remodeling of the Tish-Non ballroom during its monthly Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer. Bear River Casino Resort reveals new Three Rivers Eatery, private dining...
Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday...
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Lightning and several fires prompt evacuation orders in Plumas County
(FOX40.COM) — Evacuation orders have been issued after several fires were ignited amid lightning strikes in Plumas County on Monday, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Plumas National Forest. The series of fires is being referred to as the Gold Complex Fire. The Gold Complex Fire is made up of four different fires. Around […]
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County; investigation underway
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County is expected to be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers responded to reports of a possible assault at about 6 p.m. on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road. When at the scene, officers found a man and woman dead in a Honda sedan parked on the shoulder, the CHP said. They have not been identified at this time. A preliminary investigation indicates it may have stemmed from a domestic violence incident earlier in the day, officers said. The Hemmett Road off-ramp is likely to stay closed for most of the night. This is in northern Salida. Officers said there is no lingering threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP - Modesto unit.
Google Wallet adds 26 new supported banks in the US
Google was never quite sure what to call its mobile payment service — whether that was Google Wallet, Android Pay, Google Pay, or Google Wallet again — but it certainly knows what it's doing with the service itself. In addition to all the major credit card companies and nationwide banks like Chase and Wells Fargo, Google Wallet now supports over 4,700 smaller banks and credit unions, and the list just keeps on growing.
California wildfires pull resources from PG&E water infrastructure project
(FOX40.COM) — Completion of a crucial Pacific Gas and Electric water infrastructure project in Nevada County has been delayed as aerial assets are needed to fight fires in California and nationwide. On Friday, the Nevada Irrigation District shared that heavy-lift helicopters that were needed to continue repairs along the South Yuba Pipe were reassigned to […]
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