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California residents can set off fireworks in these cities
It’s that time of the year when California officials warn residents to keep the fireworks displays to the professionals to ensure everyone has a safe Independence Day. California has a zero-tolerance policy for the sale and use of illegal fireworks, as stated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on its website. “It […]
Stretches of 15, 10 and 5 freeways in SoCal among the deadliest roads in the state, report says
Deaths from car crashes jumped in California between 2018 and 2022, with several of those traffic fatalities occurring in the Southland, according to a recent report.ConsumerAffairs found fatal car crashes rose by 17% during that four-year span, despite a population decline in the state.Researchers looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to understand where deadly crashes happen and their contributing factors.Interstate 5, which runs through California, was the state's deadliest road in 2022. There was a total of 128 deaths that year, the report said.ConsumerAffairs also analyzed the deadliest stretches of roads in the state. The 15...
Residents rethink 4th of July plans as dangerous heat builds across SoCal
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Temperatures pushed into the triple-digit range in parts of Southern California Tuesday as a heat wave continues to build over the region. Hot conditions are expected to peak by week's end, and people are doing everything they can to stay cool. Residents look for ways to...
Measure J Funds New Playground in Palm Springs, City Hosts Free KidsFest to Celebrate
The city of Palm Springs will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration for a new Measure J playground at Victoria Park. Members of the Palm Springs City Council will attend, including opening remarks by Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein. Also in attendance, members of Measure J and Parks and Recreation commission. Following the ribbon-cutting, the city will host a The post Measure J Funds New Playground in Palm Springs, City Hosts Free KidsFest to Celebrate appeared first on KESQ.
Bear spotted camping out on a tree branch near California homes and businesses
CHATSWORTH, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A bear which had been spotted in several areas of Southern California camped out on the branch of a tree near homes and businesses Tuesday. The three- to five-year-old female napped in a tree in Chatsworth. Wildlife officials say it's the same animal they relocated...
Section 14 group's attorney calling for Palm Springs to pay $42M in latest counteroffer
The attorney for a group of former residents and others with ties to Palm Springs' Section 14 area submitted a new offer to the city this week that would have the city provide compensation with a total value of $42 million to settle the ongoing claim over what the group says was the city's wrongful role in destroying homes there decades ago. ...
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
Brightline West high-speed rail project between Las Vegas, Southern California on track
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Plans for a high-speed train between Las Vegas and Southern California remain 'on track.'. After the groundbreaking ceremony in April, Brightline West hopes to be up and running in time for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. When complete, passengers will be able to make...
Local physicians warn of the dangers of “Safe and Sane” fireworks
Many Coachella Valley residents are gearing up for the Fourth of July by buying "Safe and Sane" fireworks. "Safe and Sane" fireworks do not become airborne when lit and are marked with a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshall. These state approved fireworks, which are only permitted in Indio, Coachella and Desert The post Local physicians warn of the dangers of “Safe and Sane” fireworks appeared first on KESQ.
Triple-digit heatwave prompts warning, fire dangers across Southern California
Amid a blistering heatwave in Southern California, fire officials are worried that triple-digit temperatures and extremely dry weather will be the perfect environment for fire disaster. Summer creates the perfect conditions for brush and vegetation fires to combust at any time. The dangers are only exacerbated by the many fireworks waiting to be ignited during […]
Fireworks can be breathtaking in more ways that one
As if the high temperatures blasting Southern California weren’t enough, residents also need to be concerned about air quality after the fireworks of July 4. Because of Independence Day celebrations, the South Coast Air Quality Management District anticipates hazardous air quality levels “throughout parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire on […]
Anti-Israel Protestors Vandalize Calvert Office
CORONA – Sometime during the weekend, a side entrance to Congressman Ken Calvert’s campaign office was spray painted over in red with “♡ Gaza” and “Free Palestine.” Today, Calvert released the following statement after anti-Israel protesters vandalized his campaign office in Corona. Congressman...
Historic Gas Company building recommended for Class I designation
The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board voted Tuesday to recommend designating the former Gas Company building as a Class I historic site, citing its significance as a rare local example of brutalist architecture. The concrete building at 211 North Sunrise Way, constructed in the late 1960s, was deemed to...
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