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Annual backpack giveaway expected to help hundreds of families in Stockton
STOCKTON – Struggling families in one Stockton community will soon get a much-needed boost. The annual backpack giveaway event aims to give hundreds of children a headstart in school.Families living at Sierra Vista in Stockton have a lot to be thankful for."It's so much stuff that us parents and families have to worry about. That's one less thing we have to worry about, you know," said Velma Daniels, a Stockon resident. Daniels and her two young children have been living at the *recently renovated public housing apartments for over a year now.She's excited about the annual backpack giveaway event at their complex."This...
Flood advisory issued for eastern Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A flood advisory has been issued for parts of eastern Fresno County by the National Weather Service in Hanford. Doppler radar shows heavy rain in the Sierra National Forest between 3:25 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The weather service says the thunderstorms are expected to lead to possible minor flooding […]
Tesla Cybertruck owner shares dash cam footage following dangerous crash: 'Cybertruck was almost completely untouched'
The Tesla Cybertruck draws lots of attention for all kinds of reasons, and one dashcam video shows the double-edged sword of one of the electric vehicle's safety features. The Cybertruck features a steel body and armored and acoustic glass, and it weighs 6,843 pounds. Like other trucks and large vehicles, it can withstand a lot and avoid sustaining much damage in a crash. But that means the other vehicle may be at greater risk.
California woman killed in motorcycle crash near Mesquite
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 41-year-old California woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was struck by a car from behind, according to Nevada State Police. The crash happened on July 16 around 2:40 a.m. on IR 15 southbound near the Arizona/Nevada border. Troopers said the victim, identified as Rebecca Lynn Taylor from San Diego, was traveling southbound on a Harley Davidson motorcycle and was struck from behind by a Hyundai which failed to slow down.
Austin sees surge in California transplants, U-Haul data shows
AUSTIN, Texas — Most people who are coming to Austin from out-of-state are from California, according to a new U-Haul report. U-Haul collected its data by looking at one-way U-Haul truck transactions for the first half of 2024. The data was then accumulated and shared in its Midyear Migration Trends report.
'We are here for them': Mourners line procession route as Vacaville Officer Matthew Bowen laid to rest
VACAVILLE, Calif. — Flags for a fallen police officer lined the streets of Vacaville Tuesday as the community said goodbye toOfficer Matthew Bowen. “Every day they get up and they go to work on the job, and they don't know what’s going to happen when they stop a car,” said Ben Marianno, who gathered alongside hundreds of others on the procession route.
Q&A with Nancy and Peter Lang: Co-founders of Safari West animal preserve
Nancy and Peter Lang, founders of Safari West in Santa Rosa, have created a successful wildlife preserve based on their love for not only animals, but for people. Nancy, 74, describes how it’s most fulfilling to see children getting excited and learning about an endangered species. Safari West has been offering tours to the public since 1993 and the Langs take great pride in their team’s successes.
Carmichael’s Premier Event is Back
CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Carmichael Parks Foundation is hosting its fifth Dinner in the Park on Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. at Jensen Botanical Garden located at 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd. This popular event is a music-filled gourmet dinner that helps provide youth scholarships, as well as park beautification. The...
CHP issues Ebony Alert for missing 12-year-old girl who may be headed to Sacramento area
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials are asking for help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl who may be headed to the Sacramento area. The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for Tiana Carter, who was last seen Tuesday around 3:30 a.m. in Ventura County at Harper Drive and Santa Margarita Road. Officers believe she could be traveling to Northern California in an unknown vehicle.
A second California governor try for Antonio Villaraigosa
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff: Have you had enough speculation this week about who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris might choose as her running mate? Can I interest you in some speculation about California’s next governor instead? The crowded field expanded again on Tuesday when Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic former Los Angeles mayor […]
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