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California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
Riverside County officials respond to Biden ending reelection bid
Riverside County elected officials issued statements on the announcement by President Joe Biden on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Indio, said Biden was “an extraordinary leader. For decades, he has put the needs of America over his own personal agenda, and today’s decision is another demonstration of that. I have no doubt that history will treat him as one of America’s greatest and most effective Presidents.
Record Heat Persists in Coachella Valley with Slight Chance of Mountain Thunderstorms
Jerry Steffen reports clear skies and high temperatures for the Coachella Valley, with a high of 118°F in Palm Springs, just shy of the record 119°F set in 2018. A slight chance of mountain thunderstorms exists, though not as widespread as yesterday. Temperatures remain above normal with highs reaching up to 119°F, and the excessive heat warning is extended through Friday. A low-pressure system will bring gusty winds and lower humidity levels by the weekend, with temperatures dropping closer to seasonal norms by Sunday.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
A second California governor try for Antonio Villaraigosa
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff: Have you had enough speculation this week about who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris might choose as her running mate? Can I interest you in some speculation about California’s next governor instead? The crowded field expanded again on Tuesday when Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic former Los Angeles mayor […]
Strong thunderstorm in mountains above Coachella Valley packing strong winds, hail
A strong thunderstorm moved across the mountain areas above the Coachella Valley Tuesday afternoon and was expected to bring with it high winds and hail. The National Weather Service said radar showed the storm near Highway 74 between Mountain Center and Anza and moving north at about 1:40 p.m. ...
Missing Southern California girl, 15, found safe
Alison Chao, the 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who was missing since last Tuesday, has been found safe, her father’s attorney confirmed to KTLA. Chao went missing around 5:30 p.m. on July 16 after riding a blue mountain bike away from her father’s house in the 200 block of North Ynez Avenue. She was headed to […]
Farmworkers, residents press for precise locational detail in state pesticide notification plan
A years-old agricultural controversy returned to its Kern County roots Tuesday as environmental justice advocates attending a state hearing in Shafter called for changes to a public notification system proposed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Speakers insisted the agency provide information on the exact location where farmers plan...
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