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What are ‘Flock’ cameras, and why are hundreds coming to California?
The California Highway Patrol announced its first-ever arrest with the aid of a Flock Safety camera, and suspect identification in the state will likely never be the same. In a news release Friday, the CHP said that the camera aided in the search for a person suspected in a non-fatal shooting on the Bay Bridge, […]
California advances first-in-nation plan to set water budgets for cities statewide
California officials have approved a first-of-its-kind regulation that will set long-term limits on the amounts of water the state’s urban utilities can use on an annual basis. The State Water Resources Control Board granted unanimous support Wednesday to sweeping conservation measures that are expected to generate about 500,000 acre-feet in water savings each year by…
Fireworks, drone shows light up Bay Area skies on 4th of July
The skies above the Bay Area were lit with the colors of fireworks Thursday night.At San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, thousands packed the shoreline for hours ahead of the show.That included Wesley Ammons and his family, who drove in from the East Bay.He says while they normally watch the show from Alameda, this year his kids wanted a closer look.MORE: Tens of thousands attend Danville's annual 4th of July parade despite heat wave"We were actually going to Alameda beach, and my kids would pinpoint each little firework that would go across the Bay," Ammons said.Throughout the entire day, the streets of...
130 degrees: California's Death Valley may soon break world heat record
If forecasters are correct, and the summer's heat wave continues, Eastern California's Death Valley may soon tie or break a world record. The temperature in Death Valley National Park could skyrocket to 130 degrees next week, the National Weather Service is reporting. If it does, it will set the record...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
California's Central Valley fares poorly on education study, while Bay Area shines
Two California Bay Area cities were named the most-educated metros in the nation, while five Central Valley cities were ranked in the bottom 10 in a WalletHub study released on July 2. Visalia, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, had the dubious distinction of finishing both last in the state...
Two Popular Baby Bottle Companies Are Being Sued Over Microplastic Concerns
A group of concerned parents have banned together to file a class action lawsuit against two popular baby bottle manufacturers. In the suit, the parents allege that both Philips Avent and Dr. Brown's intentionally mislead consumers about the safety of certain baby bottles and sippy cups, which the parents claim can expose infants and toddlers to harmful microplastics. Find out if your baby's bottles are included in Dr. Browns baby bottle lawsuit, and what you need to know about the claims being made. A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Dr. Brown's baby bottles.On June 25, 2024 a proposed...
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