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Ormat Technologies Secures 15-Year Agreement for 80-MW Battery Storage System in California
Ormat Technologies has finalized a 15-year resource adequacy purchase and sale agreement with the City of Riverside for the 80-MW/320-MWh Shirk Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in California. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, marks the City of Riverside's first long-term deal of this nature. The Shirk BESS project, located in...
Rep. Norma Torres says white powder sent to her SoCal office, staff sheltering in place
In what she termed an "attack" on her district office, Rep. Norma Torres of the Inland Empire says two letters were sent there containing a "white, powdery substance."Torres, D-Ontario, says while there were no injuries or illnesses reported, her staffers at the district office are sheltering in place until the substance can be analyzed."Hazmat teams are on site investigating the substance and my staff are remaining in place until more information is found," Torres wrote on X. "No one is experiencing any symptoms at this time, and all normal operating precautions were observed, including the use of airtight equipment while opening the letters."Capitol Police and local law enforcement are also investigating.My statement on an attack to my district office. pic.twitter.com/8op9PYa56P— Rep. Norma Torres (@NormaJTorres) July 24, 2024 Torres has represented California's 35th congressional district since 2015.Information about who may have sent the letters - and whether both came from the same source - was not immediately disclosed.The video in the player above is the ABC7 24/7 livestream.
1/4 Californians' turn to alcohol when making a decision according to new study
Cardrates.com released a survey explaining how 1 out of every 4 Californians turn to alcohol when making an executive decision. These decisions can affect your life for the long run. @ericjdockery
13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
LOS ANGELES - A California teen continues to make waves after qualifying for the Olympic trials this summer. Swimming prodigy Gabi Brito has already broken records in California. At just 13 years old, she swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds. Her phenomenal time made her the fastest 13-year-old to swim the event in Southern California, which then earned her a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials.
Farmworkers and advocates demand exact location in Statewide Pesticide Notification
Byanka Santoyo speaks at the news conference on pesticide notification in Shafter, July 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of CPR. On Tuesday, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) held an official public hearing on its statewide pesticide notification regulation. This regulation draws concerns from community members and environmental organizations as they question whether the current plan will fully serve the community.
California took vacation time from a prison doctor. Now it has to pay him $1.8 million
A California prison doctor accumulated more than 1,000 hours of personal time off and used some of it to work a second job. He claimed he faced retaliation when officials began scrutinizing his time and then clawed back much of his leave bank.
Popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returning to Fresno
If you love all things Hello Kitty a one-stop Sanrio shop on wheels is rolling into town this weekend.The popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be returning to Fresno, bringing exclusive merchandise and treats with it.It'll be set up on Saturday at the Fashion Fair Mall's Outdoor Village by Michael Kors between 10 am and 7 pm, or while supplies last.If you want to score Hello Kitty bottles, mugs and cookies, you may have to line up for hours.
Stockton ranked worst city for renters in new study as more housing is unveiled
STOCKTON — In a new study by RentCafe, Stockton was ranked the worst city for renters in Northern California based on living costs, housing opportunities, and quality of life.So what are officials doing about this?One project that aims to help: 40 newly renovated studio apartments in Stockton on Wilson Way. They are open to those who really need it, like Heather Long."It's not stability like everybody else, but its stability for the homeless. That's what we have," she said.Long was homeless, in and out of prison but is now trying to make change for herself."I've been homeless off and on...
Fresno Political Community Mourns Death of Sean Burdine
Local political activist Sean Burdine died at the age of 34 on Saturday. Court sides with Fresno on Tower Theatre lawsuit. Producers Dairy donates 38,000 bottles of water to city's three cooling centers. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Fresno political activist known for speaking at public meetings has...
Woman missing in Tulare, vehicle located in Morro Bay, police say
TULARE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A woman was reported missing in Tulare while her vehicle was found in another city, the Tulare Police Department said. Officers said on Wednesday they are looking into 49-year-old Tiffany McClure’s disappearance. She was described as a 5-foot-8-inch woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police say her vehicle was found […]
Crawdaddy's for sale, but only to the right buyer
Crawdaddy’s is for sale, but only if a new owner intends to keep things the way they are. Owner Keith Korsgaden said he guarantees that Crawdaddy’s is not going anywhere. His offer to sell is to ensure that the popular downtown Visalia restaurant and entertainment venue will continue as it is for years to come. ...
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