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Progress made in containing Thompson Fire amid triple-digit Calif. heat wave
Fire officials said Thursday they have made substantial progress in stopping the forward progress of the massive Thompson Fire in northern California and held out hope evacuees could soon return to their homes.
Scrambling CA homeowners consider ‘going without insurance’
Ray Barrios lives in one of many large, single-family homes that line the squiggly, narrow streets of Brentwood. The community is manicured. Planned. Developed. No “wildland urban interface” here. The flammable hills just north of this LA neighborhood that look like typical tinder – open dry grass or trees with dense undergrowth – feel far away.
Drone shows light up Valley skies for safe and eco-friendly celebrations
Something different lit up the sky this Fourth of July in Visalia.For the first time ever, the City of Visalia held a drone show instead of fireworks.Thanks to a grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, they were able to celebrate Independence Day with this more environmentally friendly option."We are excited about this, we appreciate it, we received a grant to help fund this event for tonight. In the past we have received complaints from veterans and locals about the loud noise and obviously the air quality. So we are excited to try something new to bring...
Woman assaulted by suspect accused of posing as a rideshare driver shares her story
What should've been a fun April night out forever changed the life of a Central California woman.It's been several months since Clovis police got a call from the victim's husband.He told police an unknown man posing as a rideshare driver took off with his wife inside the car."The feeling of seeing somebody you love get taken away and thinking you will never ever see them again," said the woman, "has to be the most soul sucking feeling."The couple was outside a bar on Clovis and 4th.Investigators later identified that man as 27-year-old long-haul trucker, Bikramjit Singh.Investigators say Singh assaulted the...
New California regulation could require cooler workspaces
STOCKTON - A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.If adopted, anything over 87 degrees while working inside and companies may need to find alternatives.Business owners told CBS13 they understand how important it is to stay cool when you're working indoors. "Heat's been a thing for a while now so luckily we have a lot of measures in place," said Chris Ward, the Vice President of Operations for Pacific Coast Producers, a farmer-owned canned fruit company. Ward welcomes Cal-OSHA's new proposal to have employers keep the temperature below...
Fresno residents get ready for record-setting heat wave
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno and Central Valley residents are gearing up for what officials say is going to possibly be a record-setting heat wave. “This is like one of the most hottest ones I’ve ever experienced,” Fresno resident Tony Gaitan said. “I work in construction. I run a plumbing company, so most of 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%.
Looking ahead: When will the extreme heat end?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been quite a start to July across Northern California. The last day of June kicked off this stretch of 100°+ heat and we've only been warming up since then. We've been warning about this extreme heat, not only for how hot it is but...
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, the money would pay for the building of new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
California Commission on Aging Celebrates 50 Years with Visionary Gala
Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s...
US officials plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls
The Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls from extinction by deploying trained shooters into West Coast forests. The agency released its strategy aimed at halting the decline of spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington, and California, which will undergo a 30-day comment period […]
California drink-spiking law goes into effect
A law requiring bars and nightclubs to offer drink-spiking test kits went into effect July 1. The measure applies to roughly 2,400 businesses within the state, including hundreds of establishments within Los Angeles County. The tests, which detect common date-rape drugs, were an initiative the city of West Hollywood passed...
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