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John Mayall dies aged 90 at California home as tributes paid to 'Godfather of British Blues'
John Mayall, the blues and rock musician who carries the title, is credited with helping launch the iconic careers of blues legends such as the late Eric Clapton through his band John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
California EV sales down compared to prior year, leaving EV mandate in question
(The Center Square) - California battery-electric vehicle sales are stabilizing after peaking halfway through 2023 and entering steady decline. BEV sales peaked at 102,730 in the second quarter of 2023, bottoming out at 89,503 in the fourth quarter of 2023, before recovering to 101,443 in the second quarter of 2024. However, with BEV market share remaining in the same steady 21% range since the start of 2023, it’s unclear how the state is going to meet a new mandate for 35% of vehicle sales to be BEVs by model year 2026, which will start in 2025. ...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Tropical moisture mixes with California's heat, driving storms, flood potential, fire risks
California's latest heat wave has pulled up tropical moisture, which is causing severe thunderstorms in some inland areas, including across inland Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
"This is so sad": Elon Musk called out for "awful" anti-trans rant about his own child
Tech magnate Elon Musk, the Tesla and X CEO who frequently aligns himself with prominent conservative figures and ideals, claimed in a recent interview that his transgender daughter is "dead" after being "killed by the woke mind virus." Sitting down with far-right psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk spoke...
Possible Shigella concerns at Sycamore Pool
CHICO, Calif. - Action News Now is digging into some of your claims about possible Shigella infections coming from swimming in Chico’s Sycamore Pool. Every week, the pool gets tested by the city. The city says they look for total coliform bacteria, which is fecal and E. coli bacteria from human and animal waste.
Shasta County supervisors meeting once again shut down due to disruptions
Chaos reigned again at a Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. A woman was carried out of the meeting Tuesday by sheriff's deputies after refusing to leave the meeting after it was closed down due to disruptions from audience members who yelled and raised a ruckus. ...
Grocery Shopping App FlashFood Helps Grocers Sell Soon Expiring Items at Discounted Prices in Santa Clara and Elsewhere
In partnership with Save Mart, Flashfood deals are available at Lucky Supermarkets across the Bay Area. “With just two stores in Santa Clara right now, Lucky shoppers have saved more than $1,200 on groceries using Flashfood, while diverting more than 1,000 pounds of food from landfill,” stated Calli Brannan, Head of Customer Success at Flashfood.
49ers QB Brock Purdy Explains How He Transformed His Body This Offseason
Brock Purdy got stronger and added velocity to his throws this offseason. Here's what he said on Wednesday about his recent transformation courtesy of the 49ers p.r. department.
Embezzlement allegation at Healdsburg’s Molti Amici still under investigation, despite owner assurances matter is resolved
Despite assurances from two public-facing owners that nothing untoward has happened, Healdsburg police continue to investigate an allegation of “embezzlement” at Michelin-recognized Molti Amici restaurant nearly two months after an initial police report regarding the matter was filed. The case remains open as investigators await more information from the restaurant’s owners, law enforcement ...
Two Covelo fires sparked Saturday are contained, Cal Fire reports
Two fires that were sparked in Covelo this past weekend have been contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported. According to Cal Fire, the first fire started around 1 p.m. July 20 near Buck Mountain, located north of Covelo, and was described as a vegetation fire with a cause that is “under investigation.”
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