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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, […]
Hot Weather and Fireworks are a Lethal Combination for Wildfires
Extremely hot weather and the illegal use of fireworks could be a lethal combination for wildfires in Oregon and California this 4th July weekend. Sizzling temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Medford, Oregon, and 116 degrees in Redding, California, are predicted for Friday and Saturday by the National Weather Service (NWS).
‘Nothing will be protected’ — how California environmentalists killed a plan to fast-track ‘green’ energy
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposed the bill, which would have modified the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters said it would have helped free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents feared it would damage state parks.
California heat wave: How long will it last?
OAKLAND, Calif. - For the second consecutive day, temperatures on Wednesday will hover over 100 degrees in many inland areas in California including in Bay Area cities including Santa Rosa, Calistoga, Livermore, Cupertino and beyond. The National Weather Service predicts similar triple-digit temps for the July 4 holiday and at...
‘Ghetto birds’: California has yet to reckon with longstanding bias from police helicopters
Heydy Vasquez, 19, is accustomed to the constant police presence in Echo Park — she grew up near a border where two rival Los Angeles gangs often clash. Over the years, gentrification led to an influx of wealthier people who often mistake innocuous get-togethers for gang activity, prompting what she views as an unnecessary increase in policing.
Unconventional rescue at Lake Havasu State Park as kayakers aid stranded boat
LAKE HAVASU CITY — Two California boaters were stranded this week on the water at Lake Havasu State Park, after their boat's engine may have overheated. And with area temperatures approaching 112 degrees, they could soon have had even more to worry about. California resident Wilma Wambaugh and boyfriend,...
Terner Center report explores financial feasibility of small-scale complexes, 'missing middle housing'
In a recent report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, researchers studied the financial feasibility of building missing middle housing in California, including duplexes, fourplexes and Accessory Dwelling Units. Published June 21, the report titled “Making Missing Middle Pencil: The Math Behind Small-Scale Housing Development” concluded...
California Mega Millions player hits big in Tuesday’s drawing
A Mega Millions player in California won big by matching five numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing. The ticket sold at Diablo Chevron in Danville matched all five numbers but missed the mega number. While the owner of the lucky ticket won’t take home the $137 million jackpot, they can still cash in for a cool […]
Northern California police issue $120,000 fine for illegal fireworks
(FOX40.COM) — A search warrant in Northern California led to the seizure of several illegal fireworks that could earn the violator a $120K fine. On June 27, the Woodland Police Department, Cal Fire, and other agency personnel served search warrants on two separate residences in Woodland. At one of the locations, 120 illegal aerial firework […]
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