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Car crashes into pole on Highway 132 near Empire
HUGHSON, Calif. — A car crashed into a power pole Tuesday morning on Highway 132 and Wellsford Road, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 11:19 a.m. to the crash site east of Empire and north of Hughson. It was unclear what caused the crash, but the...
Mariposa man accused of arson after 6 escape from house fire
MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man from Mariposa was arrested on suspicion of homicide following a fire at a home in La Grange with six people still inside, according to Cal Fire. State fire investigators say 25-year-old Henry Castro Manzano was arrested on Monday in Mariposa County after he was identified as the person who […]
Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.
Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure
The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success. The post Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California offers free fishing days this summer. Find out when and where
Anyone interested in fishing in California lakes or streams can take up the hobby for free, at least for two days this summer, when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department waives fishing license requirements. On those free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday,...
Highway 178 and 99 freeway rank 9th deadliest roads in California
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two roads in Kern County have tied for ninth place in the deadliest roads in California, according to a study by Consumer Affairs. The study reported Highway 178 and the 99 freeway, that runs through Bakersfield, made the list of the top 10 worst roads. According to the study, seven people […]
Little League All-Star tournament ends 2nd week
SALINAS VALLEY — There were just a couple of South Monterey County Little League baseball teams still alive in the California Region 9 All-Star Tournament at the end of the second week of competition. In the 12-and-under division, Soledad was still playing as of Friday as they began the...
Fireworks Warnings Across Mother Lode
Sonora, CA — As Independence Day nears, fire officials are warning that fireworks are banned in many parts of the Mother Lode. At this week’s Sonora City Council meeting, Fire Chief Aimee New reminded, “All fireworks are illegal in the city limits, including ‘safe and sane.’ So, please, do not bring any fireworks into the city limits. You will get fined.”
4th of July travel expected to break records
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Nearly 71 million people are set to travel at least 50 miles from home this Fourth of July. With roads packed, the California Highway Patrol plans to be out in full force patrolling. Travel is up by 5 percent compared to last year, and up 8 percent compared to 2019, […]
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