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Seismologist warns of increasing earthquake activity in Southern California
Monday’s 4.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted the Los Angeles area is part of a broader trend of increased seismic activity in Southern California that is likely to continue, according to the region’s leading seismologist. “2024 has had more earthquakes than any year we’ve seen since 1988,” Dr. Lucy Jones, a geophysicist and researcher at Caltech, […]
California bill could revoke state's fire danger classification system
SACRAMENTO – California's decades-old wildfire mapping system could face some changes with a measure continuing to make its way through the legislature. "All this bill does is ensure that we are mapping the entire state to the level of hazard that exists and that we are then applying a consistent level of mitigation," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. Berlant said Senate Bill 610 would look to revoke current rules in California that classify land into moderate, high or very high fire danger. He said it would create a singular wildfire mitigation code that would address defensible space, building codes, and development...
Hundreds able to return home after fleeing wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Hundreds of people were allowed to return home Tuesday after being forced to flee a wildfire west of Reno that also shut down Interstate 80 along the California-Nevada line. About 170 firefighters continued to work to secure the perimeter and snuff out hot spots near...
California Seizes Over 2.2 Million Illicit Cannabis Packages in Los Angeles, Targets Items Resembling Children's Candy
In a substantial crackdown on illegal cannabis activities, California's UCETF made a major seizure in the heart of Los Angeles. More than 2.2 million cannabis packages were intercepted, as they were falsely labeled with the California seal, per a statement by Governor Gavin Newsom. The operation singled out products designed to entice children, with packaging resembling popular sweets like Twinkies and Sweet Tarts.
Fast-Growing Boise Fire Tops 3,600 Acres; Meeting in Orleans This Evening
Acres: 3,601 (from infrared flown at 3:30 a.m.) • A Public Meeting will be held TODAY, August 13, 2024 at the Karuk DNR Building, 39051 Highway 96, Orleans, at 6:00 p.m. • Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/. • Evacuations are in place for the...
California High-Speed Rail Taps Ian Choudri as New CEO
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Diya TV) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has named Ian Choudri as its new CEO, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s most ambitious rail project. Choudri, who currently serves as Senior Vice President at HNTB Corporation, will step into the role following an extensive national search, taking over from Brian Kelly, who announced his retirement earlier this year after six years of service.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Cares Foundation Open Dynamic Learning Centers for California Youth
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024-- As conversations around student achievement and chronic absenteeism continue across the country, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Panda Cares Foundation are expanding efforts to bring safe and inspiring learning spaces to kids and teens across California. By the end of the year, 13 Boys & Girls Clubs across the state will be granted a Center of Hope, one of which will be the 100 th Center nationwide – located at Boys & Girls Club of Estrada Courts – marking a major milestone for the partnership. These 13 will add to the 19 spaces that have already opened for California youth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240813939604/en/ Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Ana celebrate the opening of their Panda Cares Center of Hope - an initiative bringing inspiring learning spaces to youth across California and beyond. (Photo: Business Wire)
Recent California Earthquakes Had a Few Seconds’ Warning. In the Big One, That Could Save Lives
Unbeknownst to those walking around Pasadena at lunchtime on Monday, rapid, shallow waves rippling up to the Earth’s surface set off urgent warnings to nearby seismic sensors. The waves pinged a nearby earthquake processing center as they spread, and seconds later, phones began to buzz. The magnitude 4.4 earthquake...
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