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Fatal crash involving motorcycle reported in Copperopolis
COPPEROPOLIS, Calif. — A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle was reported Tuesday morning in Copperopolis, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 9:42 a.m. to the crash site at Obyrnes Ferry Road and Black Creek Drive in Calaveras County. It was unclear what caused...
Calaveras To Begin Clean California Monument and Wayfinding Project on July 8
Calaveras, CA– In partnership with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp, Calaveras County is set to commence construction on the Clean California Gateway Monument and Wayfinding Project on July 8. The project, fully funded by the State of California through the Clean California Program, is expected to span 70 working days.
Tuolumne County Offering Spots To Cool Off During Heat Wave
Sonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services is recommending that people cool off at the local public libraries and pools during this week’s heat wave. Of note, the Sonora Main Library’s conference room (480 Greenley Road) will be open during special hours on Thursday, July 4, Independence Day, from 12:30-6pm, and during the same hours on Sunday, July 7.
Segerstrom Is New Sonora Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Spurs Debate
Sonora, CA — Monday evening marked a changing of the guard for the Sonora City Council as the three winners during the March election took the oath of office, Bess Levine and Stephen Opie, along with returning member, Ann Segerstrom. It was also the final meeting for outgoing Mayor...
Toyota Amphitheatre makes changes ahead of concerts in triple digit temperatures this week
WHEATLAND, Calif. — Some events are making changes due to the high temperatures hitting Northern California. In Wheatland, the Toyota Amphitheatre had to adjust for the heat ahead of the New Kids on the Block concert. The venue allowed concertgoers to bring in an empty refillable water bottle or...
Smoke from Northern California fire expected to drift into SF Bay Area
Smoke from the Thompson Fire burning near Oroville, 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, was beginning to drift into the Bay Area Tuesday night and is forecast to continue to move into the region on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to bake California, officials said. With air quality in...
How to save money on air-conditioning repairs, electricity costs during triple-digit heat wave
As the stretch of triple-digit temperatures continues this week, people across Northern California are ramping up the usage of their air conditioning units. RPM HVAC Service, a family-owned company based out of Roseville, said they got 60 calls for service within 24 hours early this week, and they expect to get even more as the heat wave goes on.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
Northern California police issue $120,000 fine for illegal fireworks
(FOX40.COM) — A search warrant in Northern California led to the seizure of several illegal fireworks that could earn the violator a $120K fine. On June 27, the Woodland Police Department, Cal Fire, and other agency personnel served search warrants on two separate residences in Woodland. At one of the locations, 120 illegal aerial firework […]
WeHo’s Zbur trying to salvage controversial Prop 47
Efforts to revise a notorious soft-on-crime law have advanced in the California Legislature with the help of West Hollywood Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, setting up a showdown with citizens’ push to fully repeal Proposition 47. Proposition 47, passed by California voters in November 2014 and titled the “Safe Neighborhoods...
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