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Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas are ranked among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several Golden State cities land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula that included […]
State Farm again is seeking huge increases in home insurance rates in California
State Farm is seeking increases of as much as 52% for some of its residential insurance rates in California, which could ramp up the financial burden for many homeowners and renters in the state’s troubled insurance market.
Family of retired California deputy missing in Greece call off search, suspect foul play
The family of a retired California sheriff’s deputy missing in Greece said that the search for him has ended but that they fear foul play is involved in his disappearance. Albert Calibet, who left the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2018, was on vacation and getting ready to head to the Greek island of Amorgos when he vanished on June 11. His family said he had repeatedly visited the island since 2009.
Temperatures to challenge all-time highs in California, Nevada
Temperatures will not only rival records over the interior West through this weekend, but the heat will pose dangers for those outdoors for long periods and those taking to the roads for holiday travel. While the summertime is quite hot across the interior of the western United States in the...
California budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. The reparations funding in the...
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Gun policy debate now includes retail tracking codes in California
Laws taking effect Monday in California and Tennessee highlight the nation's stark divide over guns: While the former is looking to help banks track potentially suspicious gun purchases in hopes of thwarting mass shootings and other firearm-related homicides, the latter is seeking to prohibit the practice. Major credit card companies as of today have to make a merchant code available for firearm and ammunition retailers to comply with California's new law to aid banks in monitoring gun sales and flag suspicious cases to authorities. The law requires retailers that primarily sell firearms to adopt the code by May 2025. Democratic-led legislatures...
California residents can set off fireworks in these cities
It’s that time of the year when California officials warn residents to keep the fireworks displays to the professionals to ensure everyone has a safe Independence Day. California has a zero-tolerance policy for the sale and use of illegal fireworks, as stated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on its website. “It […]
Fatal crash involving motorcycle reported in Copperopolis
COPPEROPOLIS, Calif. — A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle was reported Tuesday morning in Copperopolis, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 9:42 a.m. to the crash site at Obyrnes Ferry Road and Black Creek Drive in Calaveras County. It was unclear what caused...
Americans will get $500 a month for 12 months in free money with no strings attached but you must meet three criteria
AMERICANS will receive free money to spend as they wish with no strings attached. The $500 monthly payments will last one year and go out to those who meet three criteria. Advancing Fresno County is a guaranteed income program that economically supports low-income families in central California. Created by the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, the […]
Baby found dead in backyard of southeast Fresno home, police say
Crime scene tape blocked off several southeast Fresno streets Tuesday.Detectives walked door to door, speaking with neighbors and laying down crime scene markers.They stopped several times to look into an empty lot that backs up to homes along Backer Avenue.One of those backyards is where Fresno Police say a baby's body was found.That call came in around 6:30 am Tuesday.Police and medical personnel arrived at the home to find a baby, believed to be a newborn, already dead.The news disturbed neighbors."Poor thing, man, cruel people," says Enrique Barrera. "Why do people do things like that, man? That's an angel, a little angel."How the baby died and ended up at a home they didn't live in is still unclear, so investigators are calling this a death investigation.Investigators spent the morning talking to neighbors and the family who lives in the home."Currently, the family is being very cooperative with the investigation," says Fresno Police Lt. Mike Gebhart.If you know anything that could help in this investigation, you're asked to call police.For news updates, follow Kate Nemarich on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
San Francisco Bay's only private island hits the real estate market
Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area's only private island is up for sale with an asking price of $25 million. A tour of one of Chris Lim's real estate listings in the San Francisco Bay Area requires a trip on the water. As the former president of Christie's International Real Estate, he's had his fair share of unique listings. "I've been selling real estate for 21 years. I love a really interesting challenge," he said. "A fire house, a church, a parking spot." But a $25,000,000 private island? "This is my very first," he said. Lim is the listing...
Trader Joe's in Marin County closes for structural repair work
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A Trader Joe’s in Marin County is closed due to structural repair work, the City of Larkspur confirmed. The closure was initially reported Monday to be due to a sinkhole, according to NextDoor posts and a Trader Joe’s employee who spoke to KRON4. However, city officials then said on Tuesday […]
Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CAL FIRE says
Crews battle a 25-acre brush fire near Travis Air Force Base in Solano County on Tuesday, CAL FIRE said.The wildfire dubbed the Denverton Fire started at Creed Road and Denverton Road and is 0% contained.MORE: Toll Fire burning near Calistoga: Evacuation orders downgraded to warnings, CAL FIRE saysThe CHP says Westbound Highway 12 at Denverton and Eastbound Highway12 at Scally Lane are closed due to smoke in the area.Officials are advising people to stay out of the area.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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