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Arizona Created a Navy to Start a Dam War with California
I'll preface this article by saying I'll do my best to steer clear of a bunch of "dam" puns --less the one in the title. My prepubescent mind will want to get the best of me, so know that I'm really trying to behave. States have been battling who gets...
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
State Sen. Scott Wiener called Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving his companies X and SpaceX out of California “outrageous” and “vile.” Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom having signed Assembly Bill 1955 the day before. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. ...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
Chico pursues closure of alternate campsite, changes to pallet shelter post-Grants Pass
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is pursuing a "slow close process" of its alternate campsite on Eaton and Cohasset, according to a statement from Mayor Andrew Coolidge Wednesday. It's one of the changes they're seeking within a new agreement with Legal Services of Northern California, plaintiffs in...
A new food festival is coming to downtown Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A new food festival, named Taste of Downtown, is coming to Chico to allow people to sample downtown restaurants. This year, people can take a tour of the restaurants to check out their signature dishes. The event was formerly known as Taste of Chico in previous years and was held in the downtown streets, showcasing restaurants from all over the county.
Chico pursues $3.5 million grant to modernize historic 100-year-old Sycamore Pool.
CHICO, Calif. — Chico's 100-year-old Sycamore Pool could be getting an upgrade soon. The city voted this week to pursue a $3.5 million state grant to design updates to its concrete walls and flooring. Public works director Erik Gustafson says the pool is one of the few dammed natural...
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery Hosts Kids Fishing Day on July 20
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting its second Kids Fishing Day of the year at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery near Dunsmuir. This special event will take place on Saturday, July 20, and is open to kids aged 15 and younger. The hatchery’s settling ponds will...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
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