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Book Outlines Problems, Opportunities for Women Candidates
SAN DIEGO – Former California Assemblywoman Mary Chung Hayashi has written a guidebook for women seeking political office, discussing some formidable obstacles to their success and some strategies for winning. The book is divided into three major parts: “Inspiration,” “Barriers” and “Achieving Gender Parity.”
California firefighters battle fire in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Crews in southern California worked to contain a fire on Friday, July 5, as multiple fires burned in the region amid sweltering temperatures. Footage posted by Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) shows crews work to contain the Rancho fire in Thousand Oaks on Friday.
Southern California advised to watch for high surf, rip currents amid historic heatwave
Amid a historic heatwave, many in Southern California may flock to the beach to cool off, but weather officials are cautioning beachgoers to beware of high surf and rip currents this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, there will be strong rip currents and long-shore currents at beaches from Ventura County to Los Angeles […]
A Note From the Editor: The People Who Really Make the Coachella Valley Great
Palm Springs makes a prominent appearance in a recent episode of HBO Max’s fabulous comedy series Hacks. The show’s central character is legendary standup comedian Deborah Vance (played by Jean Smart), who again becomes a huge star when she’s forced to reinvent herself after her Las Vegas residency suddenly comes to an end. On the aforementioned episode, she’s supposed to come to Palm Springs for a “House of Vance” event at Pride—but she gets delayed while she’s in Berkeley to receive an honorary doctorate, leaving her company’s pissed-off chief operating officer, Marcus (Carl Clemons-Hopkins), to deal with the gay men disappointed due to her absence.
Free fishing day, record heat draw the angling-curious to California waterways
SAN FRANCISCO -- Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California -- a great time to get out to the water to see if you could make the perfect cast."Fishing remains hugely popular in California. We have such diverse populations. We have the ocean, lakes and rivers," said Peter Tira, spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. "We want to get people outside. We want people to be out in nature."Tira says these are the two days out of the year where you don't need a license to fish in the state."We...
California Woman Shocked by How Texans Act at Waterpark
A TikTok video has gone viral of a California woman and she was shocked how Texans act at the Waterpark. She comes from California and could not believe that Texans just leave their belongings unattended while they enjoy the Waterpark. Nobody rummages or steals anything and goes about their day. She ends the video with "...and that is why we moved to Texas!" Welcome to Texas, psychollly! The comments are fantastic.
Illinois Corn Growers join petition to SCOTUS over California emissions mandate
(The Center Square) – A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups, – including the Illinois Corn Growers Association – are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions mandate to the nation’s highest court. The group filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate. Illinois lawmakers have considered adopting California’s strict EV policies. ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Supreme Court Gives Cities in California and Beyond More Power to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The U.S. Supreme Court today granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states.
Endangered parrots trade the tropics for Los Angeles’ asphalt jungles
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — President Biden will be back in Pennsylvania on Sunday for a series of campaign events after canceling his planned speech at the annual conference of the National Education Association in Philadelphia. Mr. Biden and first lady Jill Biden will arrive in Philadelphia around 9 a.m.ET, after...
Why Many Illegal Fireworks Could Be Gone In California Next July Fourth
For eight years, Mike Salazar has spent Fourth of July week selling fireworks in an empty parking lot in Vernon. His truck is covered floor to ceiling with boxes of small snappers, sky rockets and $500 pre-built show packages. "By the Fourth, there's been times where we've been able to...
This sizzling California city just recorded its all-time hottest temperature
When your city is known for its scorching heat, it’s hard to reach new heights — but that’s exactly what this California summer staple did on Friday. Palm Springs, the majestic tourist destination nestled in Southern California’s Sonoran Desert, reached 124 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. That mark is the highest […]
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