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Gov. Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch launch new podcast called 'Politic-kin'
Governor Gavin Newsom and former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch are joining forces for a new weekly podcast called "Politic-kin."Doug Hendrickson, Lynch's agent and a longtime friend of Newsom, will join them.The podcast's description says, "Gavin Newsom like you've never heard him and Marshawn Lynch exactly how you'd expect him.""Politic-kin" debuts July 15 on iHeartPodcasts.California Governor Gavin Newsom, Super Bowl champion Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, and agent Doug Hendrickson are joining forces for a new weekly podcast callled “Politickin” that will be available on iHeartPodcasts.Newsom and Hendrickson have been friends since the ‘90s.…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 3, 2024 If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Newsom pulls California crime ballot measure a day after touting it as ‘critical step’
California Democrats were set to vote Wednesday on an anti-crime measure that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hoped would combat a Republican-backed one that will be on the ballot in the state this fall, but Democrats reversed course at the last second, halting the effort. Newsom held up his proposed ballot measure as a “critical step”…
Jodi House Will Use $825,000 State Grant to Enhance Services
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on June 21 announced its intent to award Jodi House an $825,000 grant to provide support services that improve the quality of life for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Jodi House is one of only seven awardees statewide to receive this grant funding...
Pacific Gas & Electric says grid holding stable so far
It’s an all hands on deck approach to the current heatwave in California; and that includes PG&E. On Wednesday, the utility giant provided a briefing from its emergency operations center in Vacaville. PG&E Meteorologist Scott Strenfel said the extreme heat smothering California could set new temperature records. "What we're...
Hoosier Tire California Speedweek: Pahule, Snow, Thurein, and Uzzell Triumph on Opening Night
Jeffrey Pahule, KJ Snow, Jace Thurein, and Lee Uzzell claimed victories on the opening night of the 2024 Hoosier Tire California Speedweek for Micro Sprints at Lemoore Jet Bowl. The event marked the beginning of the four-race series, with the next race scheduled at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia. Pahule,...
PG&E calls off public safety power cuts to Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – PG&E customers in Fresno County were set to be impacted by intentional power cuts on Friday and Saturday, but PG&E has since called off the warning. PG&E published a warning on Thursday saying that Public Safety Power Shutoffs may be enacted in Fresno County on Friday and Saturday. The utility adds […]
Merced woman to advocate for veteran families as 2024 Dole Caregiver Fellow
A Merced woman is taking action to address the challenges faced by caregivers of our nation's veterans.Behind our country's heroes are hidden heroes. These are the spouses, the parents and the children who care for those injured during service."For those who aren't visually injured, but it may seem like everything is okay, everything is normal and they're just moving on with their day. There are a lot of invisible wounds that come at the after-effects of war," explained Karla Seijas.Seijas cares for her husband, Gustavo Escobar, who was diagnosed with PTSD following his time in Iraq.According to Seijas, being a...
The latest Delano Ramblings on Independence Day by Gary Girard, ONLY on DelanoNow
Candidates for Queen and King of Delano’s 79th annual Harvest Holidays celebration may pick up an application at. the Delano Chamber of Commerce office on High Street and return the application by no later than July 1. Participants in the show must be seniors in the fall and reside...
Playhouse Merced in financial crisis
Nearly a month after Playhouse Merced parted ways with its artistic director, members of the Board of Directors revealed the nonprofit organization is running out of money, and the upcoming 30th show season at the popular downtown venue is in doubt. During a well-attended public meeting on June 26, the...
Kingsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center out of power after electrical hazard
KINGSBURG, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A nursing and rehabilitation center in Kingsburg was out of power following an electrical hazard at the facility, Cal Fire said on Thursday. Cal Fire was assisting the Kingsburg City Fire Department with an electrical hazard that they say resulted in a loss of power at the Kingsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation […]
Grand Jury report finds Merced City School District violated state law
The Merced County Grand Jury has released its latest report, which is highly critical of the Merced City School District.The investigation began after the grand jury received complaints about the current Board and District administration.The allegations included sexual misconduct, harassment, and bullying in the workplace - as well as Brown Act Violations.In 2023, trustees hired and then fired a firm to search for a new superintendent.The firm's report, which included criticism from the community, was leaked, but the board denied ever receiving it.The grand jury says there's evidence that some board members saw the report and communicated about it via...
Generous Tip Causes Unexpected Fallout at Stockton Inn
The Stockton Inn, known for its rich history, recently became the stage for a heated incident involving a new waitress and an unexpected act of generosity. The centuries-old Stockton Inn plans to reopen this summer with an upscale Italian restaurant called The Finch. An Unexpected Generosity Turned Sour. The spotlight...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius) in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, said Jacob Asherman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.In Oregon, records could be broken in cities including Eugene, Portland and Salem, Asherman said. Dozens of other records throughout the U.S. could fall,...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
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