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ON THIS DAY: Southern Nevada feels powerful earthquake that hit California in 2019
Las Vegas (KSNV) — It's been five years since a powerful 6.4 earthquake hit Southern California and was also felt throughout the valley. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was reported near Searles Valley in San Bernardino County, about 120 miles west of Las Vegas, at 10:33 a.m. on July 4, 2019.
Dixon’s Pull for Relocators
DIXON, CA (MPG) - The once quiet town of Dixon has seen a surge in new home sales as of late. This boom is influenced by a combination of factors that make Dixon an increasingly attractive place to hang your hat. Growth of the Economy. Companies are drawn to Dixon,...
Rainbow Family Gathering Numbers Decrease at Antelope Lake, Steadily Increasing at New Location
Numbers are decreasing at the Rainbow Family Gathering’s Site 1, which remains under a Forest closure Order to protect the area’s natural and cultural resources from thousands of attendees, as well as fire danger, health, and sanitation. Information Officer with the Plumas National Forest Incident Management Team (IMT)...
‘Fast and furry-ous;' Tracking California's bears using GPS technology
In many ways, it was a typical Southern California sight that played out this week when yet another black bear wandered into an area too close for comfort. However, the unusual thing about the sighting in Chatsworth was the location itself, far from where most bear sightings most often happen in the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
The Dark Underbelly of Your American School District, part 3: Funding
There are several key issues that are leading to children with learning disabilities not getting the education they need. Today, we’ll talk about funding. The federal government mandated special education services for kids in K-12 in 1975, with the Education For All Handicapped Children Act. At the same time, legislators promised the federal government would help states with funding special education. The promise was to provide 40 percent of the cost for each child. A special education student was found to cost the state about 150 percent of a non-special education student. Therefore, with federal help, the states would only have to come up with an additional 10 percent to meet the additional needs of a special education student. Unfortunately, the federal government has never come close to meeting that promise. Thus, states have a huge burden of new costs, which neither state nor federal funding has managed to meet.
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
San Joaquin County’s Lodi Lake closed to swimmers due to bacteria risk
(FOX40.COM) — A lake in San Joaquin County was recently deemed unsafe for swimmers after officials found “elevated levels of bacteria” during a routine testing of the water. According to the city of Lodi, the Lodi Lake will be closed until further notice as of Wednesday. Swimming in the lake will be prohibited; however, the […]
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation.It's the second deadly crash involving a mountain lion on Southern California freeways in recent weeks, after another big cat was found dead on the 101 Freeway in June, just a short distance from where the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction continues.
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