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Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Judge temporarily halts state plan to monitor groundwater use in crop-rich California region
A judge has temporarily blocked a plan by a California state water board to take over monitoring groundwater use in a portion of the crop-rich San Joaquin Valley, according to a copy of the decision obtained Tuesday.Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order halting the State Water Resources Control Board's plan for the Tulare Lake Subbasin until an Aug. 20 hearing. The ruling came after the farm bureau in the largely agricultural county of about 150,000 people filed a lawsuit saying the plan exceeded the board's authority."This is a huge first step," said Dusty Ference,...
How will Visalia tax its cannabis businesses? Voters will decide
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The voters of Visalia will decide in November how the city’s cannabis businesses will be taxed. On Monday, the Visalia City Council adopted a resolution to place the Visalia Cannabis Tax Authorization for Maintenance of Essential Services on the November 5 ballot. The revenues collected from cannabis sales could reach $500,000, […]
RV fire leads to home fire in Tulare County, fire officials say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A fire that began as an RV and vehicle fire extended to a home, the Tulare County Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to the 37900 block of Road 58 in Tulare County for a second-alarm structure fire. Fire officials say they, with assistance from Dinuba, Kingsburg, and Visalia Fire, were […]
Historic marker to be unveiled at Sequoia National Forest
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Tulare County Historical Society will hold an event at the Buck Rock Lookout in Sequoia National Forest to honor their newest historic marker. The Historical Society’s newest historic marker will be unveiled during the event, which will take place at the base of the lookout. Officials say there […]
California Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule!
Driving in California can be an adventure, with its bustling highways and scenic routes. However, navigating the roads also requires a thorough understanding of the state’s traffic laws to ensure safety and avoid fines. One of the most significant updates in California traffic rules for 2024 concerns the “Right Turn on Red” (RTOR) rule. This blog aims to provide an in-depth look at the RTOR rule, the recent changes, and what drivers need to know to stay compliant.
Progressive millennial politician Michael Tubbs runs for statewide California office
A progressive star politician and one of the country’s youngest mayors who received national recognition for guaranteed income programs for the poor but then was booted out of office by voters in his Central Valley hometown announced he was running for statewide office in California. Former Stockton Mayor Michael...
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin speaks with Eyewitness News from RNC Convention
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Eyewitness News spoke with California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin early Thursday afternoon. Rankin was taking in the sights of Milwaukee and the RNC Convention as she spoke about what to expect from former President Donald Trump's address Thursday night. The Vice Chair also touched on...
Extreme heat compounds risks for people with diabetes in this CA border county
Stephen Jaime remembers when a patient showed up to his diabetes education classes with a giant soft drink cup. But instead of holding a sugary soda, the patient was packing something unexpected: insulin on ice. His car didn’t have air conditioning, and he had to be out for hours in...
The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
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