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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of July holiday week for parts of the United States, with nearly 90 million people under heat alerts. The torrid conditions were being caused by a ridge of high...
Safe Space cooling center opens | PSPS for some of the North State today | Free fishing day this weekend
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 2. Chico nonprofit Safe Space opens cooling center — Alec Stutson, NSPR. PG&E announces potential power shut offs in parts of the North State due to fire danger — Ava Nogrove, NSPR. No fishing license...
New California state law requires date rape testing devices at public bars, clubs
Public bars and clubs in California are required to offer drug-testing devices in an effort to protect patrons from drinks spiked with "date rape drugs," according to state legislation that took effect Monday.
Storm Tracker Forecast: High fire danger & dangerous heat ahead
It's a good idea to dress in light and loose layers, grab your sunglasses, pack plenty of extra water, and make plans to stay indoors this afternoon as you get ready to head out the door Tuesday. Very dry and breezy conditions will drive elevated fire danger today and Wednesday. Dangerously hot temperatures, sunny skies, and dry conditions are on the way through your upcoming weekend.
Breakthrough in Case: Detectives Uncover Source of Matthew Perry’s Fatal Ketamine Dose
Detectives working in the criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Matthew Perry’s tragic death in late 2023 have finally discovered how actor Matthew Perry received the final dose of the drug ketamine that took his life. A Tragedy Has Become Even More Tragic. The fatal dose of the powerful...
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.
Mega Millions ticket worth $800,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - As the nation awaits the winner of Mega Millions' $162 million lottery winner, someone in California may be $800,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Tuesday night, a ticket worth $810,362 was sold at a Chevron gas station on Diablo Road in Danville, California. The news...
Gasoline companies settle price-fixing lawsuit for $13.9 million
The settlement follows the California Attorney General's filing of deceptive marketing claims against major fossil fuel companies. Gasoline companies accused of fixing prices by manipulating the spot market following a 2015 explosion at a Torrance refinery agreed to pay $13.9 million to settle the consolidated litigation, weeks after the California Attorney General filed deceptive marketing claims Exxon Mobil and other major fossil fuel companies.
California’s first celebrity lawyer
Earl Rogers, a legendary California trial lawyer, successfully defended numerous individuals in criminal prosecutions. Hiram Johnson once described Rogers as "the best trial lawyer this country has ever had." Despite his professional success, Rogers died alone and penniless at the age of 52 after a prolonged struggle with alcoholism. John...
Consumers are paying almost a double for food delivery due to their dual pricing
- Advertisement - With $4.89 for McDonald’s french fries and $2.59 for a Coke, plus a $2.99 delivery fee, $3 service charge, $0.71 sales tax, and $2 tip, the bill comes to $16.18. Consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated with food delivery, especially with their dual pricing. In some cases,...
Traffic grinds to a halt after a horse is killed on the I-5 Freeway
Traffic slowed down on the I-5 Freeway Tuesday night after a runaway horse died in one of the lanes. The California Highway Patrol said three horses started running across several lanes of the busy highway a little before 9:00 p.m., near the transition road on the westbound 210 Freeway close to the Newhall Pass. Two horses died after colliding with a car in the middle lane. It eventually died in the No. 4 lane. The driver pulled over to the side of the freeway as some passersby tried to wrangle another horse. It's unclear how the horses got on the freeway.
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