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Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel, 61, hasn’t aged a day 36 years since last episode as show’s revival is halted
FACTS of Life actress Lisa Whelchel has defied age as fans got bad news about the show's revival. In 2021, a reboot of the beloved American sitcom was announced, but there was some drama behind the scenes. Despite the news, Lisa, 61, was all smiles during an outing in Los...
Tulare Assembly Center Reunion Set for Aug. 3
Project under way to create memorial at camp site. On Aug. 3, anyone with a family connection to the Tulare Assembly Center is invited to a reunion being held at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, with a reception at 12 p.m. and program from 1 to 3 p.m. The reunion is...
Popular Company in Golden State to Have Mass Closures
The year of closures continues to roll on. Ever since the calendar has turned to 2024, it seems like it has been bad news for once-popular businesses and food chains. Many have announced that they have filed for bankruptcy in some form or fashion, with plenty also having announced the closures of locations across the country. In some severe cases, some companies have called it quits and closed their doors altogether. Ten years from now, this year will likely be remembered as the year that saw the downfall of some of the most successful retail stores and food chains once upon a time. There is another company to add to the list that is set to have mass closures, and once again California will be feeling the effect as much, if not more than everyone else.
Multistate Group Considers Voluntary Sales Tax Audit Proposal
The Multistate Tax Commission will review a proposal for auditing companies’ sales tax compliance prospectively, with a view toward faster dispute resolution and timely, accurate tax collections for states. At its annual meeting in Denver this week, the intergovernmental tax agency is also scheduled to consider a change to...
‘Not Once Would She Meet With Me’: Kevin McCarthy Complains Kamala Harris Dodged Him While in Congress
The former speaker told Mark Levin that Kamala Harris refused to meet with him - and a lot of other people, including her fellow Democrats in California. The post ‘Not Once Would She Meet With Me’: Kevin McCarthy Complains Kamala Harris Dodged Him While in Congress first appeared on Mediaite.
Big Lots closures in California: Here’s which stores are shutting down
With Big Lots expected to shut down stores nationwide, closures are expected in California. The discount retailer said it would close dozens of stores throughout the country in its quarterly report filed in June, but didn’t disclose information on which stores will be affected. The company said inflation, cost of goods, and competitive and economic […]
Gang unit arrests two in Bakersfield drug and firearm bust
BAKERSFIELD, California — The Kern County Sheriff's Office Gang Suppression Unit executed a search warrant on July 20, 2024, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash. During the search at a property in the 100 block of Quantico Avenue, deputies seized...
Lake Isabella Man Gets 17-Month Sentence for Unlawful Distribution of Explosives in Kern County
A Kern County man from Lake Isabella received a 17-month prison sentence for unlawfully distributing explosives, the U.S. Attorney's Office reports. Joseph Roy Vigneault, age 21, handed over approximately 350 pounds of a high-powered blasting agent known as Hydromite 880 to an individual without the proper licensing, contributing to his conviction.
Reedley bio lab turned into comic book, distributed free outside San Diego Comic-Con
The code enforcement officer who discovered the Reedley Bio Lab has helped create a comic book about the incident. Now, the story "The Known Unknown” is being distributed for free outside San Diego Comic-Con. Last year we learned about the secret Bio Lab operating in Reedley. From October 2022...
Liberty grad Cutter Coffey acquired by the Blue Jays
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Liberty High School grad and current professional baseball infielder, Cutter Coffey, is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays. Coffey was selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 41st pick in the 2022 MLB draft. He graduated from Liberty High School in 2022.
Map: How big is the Park Fire? Use this tool to overlay it atop where you live
The Park Fire just pushed California’s wildfire season into overdrive. It has grown rapidly since it started near Chico on July 24. Within two days, the blaze had consumed some 178,000 acres, then it doubled the next day. By Sunday, the fire had devoured more acres than all of this year’s other fires to date […]
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health
This story was produced by Public Health Watch and published in partnership with Grist. Billions of dollars in public money are beginning to flow to seven “hydrogen hubs” around the country — regional nerve centers for a potentially clean fuel that could someday rival solar and wind and cut carbon from the atmosphere. On July 17, California’s hub, a public-private partnership called ARCHES, became the first to negotiate an agreement with the Department of Energy to build out hydrogen power plants, pipelines, and other projects.
Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on the social media platform X that the Park fire is the seventh largest in state history.
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