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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 […]
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...
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