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California delegates hope Harris surge helps House battles
CHICAGO – Jubilant California Democrats have taken Chicago by storm to nominate one of their own for president with increased hope that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will boost the party’s chances in tight races in the state that could determine House control next year. Many of...
Oysters Are Being Recalled In 9 States Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination, FDA Warns
Oysters have shipped to restaurants and retailers in nine different states have been recalled after it was discovered they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps at best, and life...
Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates
Like single-family homeowners in California, landlords are facing higher insurance premiums, too. And they’re passing along some of those costs to their tenants. Many insurance companies have stopped writing policies in the state because of increased wildfire risks, but that’s not the only reason. They say in the case of any catastrophe, the potential costs of replacing any residential or commercial property, from labor to material costs, is just plain more expensive now. So even owners of properties in areas that are not at high risk for wildfires have had their policies canceled because their buildings may need repairs or improvements. Landlords are having to find other insurers, or having to turn to the ever-growing and more expensive FAIR Plan, the insurance industry-run plan that is mandated under California law to be the insurer of last resort.
Californians affected by wildfires may be eligible for property tax relief
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – California residents who have been affected by wildfire may be eligible for property tax relief, according to the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). A 2023 report published by the Joint Economic Committee revealed that wildfires cause $147.5 billion in property damage per year. The state tax board wants to remind […]
Michigan’s Landlines Have Been Saved From Extinction…For Now
In February, I wrote an article about how AT&T submitted a waiver to no longer have to service landlines in California, effectively paving the way to end service for all landlines nationwide. However, the waiver has faced resistance from the nearly 100 million people in the US (my family included)...
Calavo's Peter Shore Discusses California Avocado Program Opportunities and Retail Programs for Continued Season
SANTA PAULA, CA - Big displays of avocados have a gravity of their own, pulling consumers into the produce department with their versatility, health benefits, and delicious flavor and textures. While the California avocado season might be tapering off for some, Calavo still has six to eight weeks remaining of high-flavor California fruit—and with good volume through September. For retailers and foodservice operators looking to make the most of this high-demand period, Calavo joined me to discuss how to keep excitement high in the produce department and in the basket as we look to the remainder of summer.
October-like chill coming to California, other parts of western US
A dramatic cooldown coming later this week may be a shock to millions of people in the western United States following relentless hot weather this summer. A big break from the summer heat is coming to a large part of the western United States later this week that will feel like autumn, with some people reaching for long sleeves and jackets, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump for repeating helicopter accident story
Former President Donald Trump is repeating his claim that he and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown almost went down in a helicopter, and he could face serious consequences for his actions. Brown, a political titan in California and former boyfriend of Vice President Kamala Harris, is threatening to sue Trump for continuing to repeat […]
Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble
After the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in California’s history – engulfed Michael and Kristy Daneau’s Paradise home, the couple and their four daughters were forced to move 30 miles away to find a home they could afford.
California’s reform era led to lower crime, despite what the news media reports
Crime rates in California dropped dramatically after the state implemented reforms aimed at reducing incarceration, a new report shows. The report from the Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice shows that the impacts of three critical reforms between 2011 and 2016 are associated with lower crime across almost every category.
Viewer video catches close-up look at four mountain lions in Calaveras County
ARNOLD, Calif. — A KCRA 3 viewer in Calaveras County caught a rare video of four mountain lions on his property Friday. Mark Kubinec said the mountain lions were together on his ranch in Arnold. He said the property is about 50 acres and adjacent to U.S. Forest Service land and the North Stanislaus River Canyon below McKay's dam.
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