Cayucos
LATEST NEWS
Pacific Gas & Electric says grid holding stable so far
It’s an all hands on deck approach to the current heatwave in California; and that includes PG&E. On Wednesday, the utility giant provided a briefing from its emergency operations center in Vacaville. PG&E Meteorologist Scott Strenfel said the extreme heat smothering California could set new temperature records. "What we're...
Residents rethink 4th of July plans as dangerous heat builds across SoCal
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 stay coolThe Los Angeles beach bus service is an affordable option offered by the county for those looking to beat the heat by heading to the coast."It's relaxing if you want to leave all your troubles behind and just go," said Victoria Williams, a Palmdale resident who took a trip down to the beach Tuesday using...
Fire teams responded to half-acre wildland fire on Ground Squirrel Hallow Road east of Paso Robles
Firefighters responded to a half-acre vegetation fire near the 5700 block of Squirrel Hollow Road east of Paso Robles Wednesday afternoon. The post Fire teams responded to half-acre wildland fire on Ground Squirrel Hallow Road east of Paso Robles appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Will beavers help fight drought and wildfires in California? This project hopes it will
A project reintroducing beavers into the Southern Sierra Nevada's ecosystem in Tulare County hopes to improve water quality and wildfire resistance in the drought-stricken region. Beavers play a critical role in the ecology and stewardship of the land, according to California Fish and Wildlife Department officials. The animals build dams...
CA budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state's efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians.The reparations funding in the $297.9 billion budget Newsom signed over the weekend does not specify what programs the money would go toward. Lawmakers are not considering widespread direct payments to Black Californians this year.The state Legislature is weighing proposals to issue a formal apology for California's role in perpetuating discrimination against Black residents, to create an agency to administer reparations programs,...
Thousands Evacuated Amid Northern California Wildfire and Heatwave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in a northern county where a major wildfire has burned thousands of acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents amid near-record heat throughout much of the Golden State fueled by human-caused global heating. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said shortly after noon local time Wednesday that the Thompson Fire, which began Tuesday morning in Butte County, had burned 3,568 acres with no containment in and around the city of Oroville, home to more than 20,000 people. Citing an "imminent threat to life," Newsom,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.