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Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
The U.S. Supreme Court in June granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass...
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...
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Burt’s Bees data privacy class action lawsuit investigation
Burt’s Bees data privacy violations: Who’s affected?. Have you purchased products from www.burtsbees.com? Do you live in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida or Massachusetts? An investigation has been launched into allegations that the personal care company risked consumers’ data privacy by improperly tracking their browsing activity with PayPal cookies. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify to join this class action lawsuit investigation.
Man wanted after April deadly shooting in Fresno arrested, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man who was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Fresno in April, described by police as a member of the unhoused community, has been arrested, according to arrest logs published by the Fresno Police Department. Officials say 41-year-old Robert Phompong was wanted in connection with a shooting on […]
Grande Fire in Stanislaus County near Patterson grows to 323 acres
STANISLAUS COUNTY – Firefighters say the forward progress of a wildfire in rural Stanislaus County near Patterson has been stopped.The incident has been named by Cal Fire as the Grande Fire. It's burning west of Patterson, across from Interstate 5, near Del Puerto Canyon Road and Diablo Grande Parkway.As of 11:30 a.m., Cal Fire numbers show that the wildfire has grown to 323 acres with 30% containment. No evacuation orders or warnings are in effect at this time. Exactly what started the fire is under investigation.
Man dead after crashing into agriculture equipment in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 47-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a truck towing agriculture equipment in Visalia on Wednesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials say they received a call about a two-vehicle crash on Road 128 north of Avenue 24 in Tulare County around 10 p.m. Upon arriving at the […]
10 people rescued within 2 hours from Kings River on 4th of July
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Ten people were rescued within 2 hours from the Kings River Thursday morning near Sanger. And the continued all day. By 2:00 p.m. over 16 people had been assisted and/or rescued by boating deputies. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called...
Lincoln police arrest man accused of brandishing stolen firearm
(WJAR) — Lincoln Police Department announced that it arrested a California man accused of brandishing a stolen firearm on Wednesday. Police said they responded to a report of an argument that led to a man brandishing a firearm at another person at around 2:28 p.m. near 100 Higginson Ave.
Northern California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as wildfire grows
Officials in a Northern California community canceled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as an estimated 26,000 residents remained displaced by a growing wildfire, while hundreds of firefighters toiled under extreme heat to keep flames from reaching more homes. The Thompson fire broke out before noon Tuesday about 70...
California Warehouse, Logistics Companies Fined Nearly $840K After Worker Pay Probe
Three recent U.S. Department of Labor investigations in San Diego, California recovered nearly $840,000 for 32 employees, some of whom one employer reportedly paid less than $3 per hour. The department’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Ruffo de Alba Forwarders LP, SAI Logistics Exports Inc. and Moving Technologies of...
Liberal Californians Moving to Idaho are in for a Rude Awakening
The exodus from Gavin Newsom's California continues as more people move to Idaho. Idahoans, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are embracing newcomers while upholding traditional American values. Their love for the country is evident, and they are not in favor of big-government liberals trying to take control of their lives.
Photo of sign apparently mocking California retail theft law goes viral
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign posted this week outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco has caught the internet’s attention. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post has more than 7.7 million views.
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.
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