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California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Storm Tracker Forecast: Bright & hotter conditions ahead
It's a good idea to briefly open up your windows as you dress in light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some extra water before you head out the door Friday. We have a pleasant start, but a sunny and hotter afternoon on the way for your Friday. We'll stay hot, but will have a slight chance for mountain thunderstorms this weekend. Sunny, dry and very hot conditions will persist through at least the middle of next week.
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Zumwalt Takes Over Bulldogs Football Program
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - The Gridley Bulldogs football program named their third head coach in the last three seasons as Daniel Zumwalt is now the top dog. Zumwalt took over for former head coach Mike Meyer as he resigned from his position in May due to personal reasons. Zumwalt was an assistant in the program last season and has spent multiple years as a prominent coach in the Gridley Titans football organization.
Ready for a Night Out?
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - August is just around the corner and with it comes the first Tuesday of the month or the nation-wide celebration that is National Night Out. National Night Out aims to foster a closer bond and relationships between law enforcement officers that serve our community and the people in it.
UP’s 4014 Makes Big Impression
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (MPG) – Hundreds braved scorching temperatures to line railroad tracks from Oroville to Roseville, awaiting a glimpse of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific’s Big Boy engine 4014. Union Pacific’s Big Boy strolled comfortably into Oroville around 2:15 Thursday, July 11, puffing steam...
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