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California indoor heat rule put on fast track
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect. A workplace safety board approved the rule in late June, and asked other state administrative agencies to fast-track putting it on the books. The rule went into effect Tuesday as […]
Jan Harwood: Still a ‘Raging Granny’ after all these years
If AARP is ever in the market for a local spokesperson who embodies the possibilities of retirement, Santa Cruz has a promising candidate for the job. Jan Harwood has done what many of us envision for our own lives. In the mid-1990s, she retired from her career as a psychiatric social worker, moved to Santa Cruz and, in a real sense, became herself. And since then, she’s become something of a local legend.
GigEm247 analyzes Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame, Mike Elko's first offseason and more
On Tuesday, GigEm247 reporter Carter Karels joined Chris Wilson of the Rakes Report podcast to talk about the Aug. 31 game between Texas A&M and Notre Dame in Kyle Field. That discussion – which came out Wednesday – can be found at the bottom of this article. Karels,...
John Mayall dies aged 90 at California home as tributes paid to 'Godfather of British Blues'
John Mayall, the blues and rock musician who carries the title, is credited with helping launch the iconic careers of blues legends such as the late Eric Clapton through his band John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Monterey County sheriff says she had a placard while parked in handicap spot
SALINAS, Calif. — A week after KSBW 8 reported Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto was stopped by CHP officers for reckless driving and speeding more than 90 mph on at least three occasions and then allowed to drive off with just a warning, aphoto of the sheriff parked in a handicap spot is raising yet more questions.
Tropical moisture mixes with California's heat, driving storms, flood potential, fire risks
California's latest heat wave has pulled up tropical moisture, which is causing severe thunderstorms in some inland areas, including across inland Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
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