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CAL FIRE budget and insurance costs continue to soar
As temperatures continue to climb across Central California, the risk for wildfires also increases.Just last month, the June Lightning Complex Fire sparked in Fresno County as temperatures soared to the triple digits.That fire has since been contained, but the SQF Lightning Complex Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres in the Sequoia National Forest with temperatures heating up once again."We've had more rain and precipitation than usual, which includes snow melt, which has left a lot of fuel on the ground because the last two fire seasons have been relatively mild," CAL FIRE Battalion Chief of Communications, David...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
New Bill Needs Governor’s Signature to Ease Black Job Crisis
As a pastor and community activist in South Los Angeles, I’m daily reminded of how much poverty has affected the financial and spiritual wellbeing of our Black communities. With rising inflation, from food to gas prices, Black folks are being outpriced in their own communities. And because of historic discrimination, Black people face disproportionately high unemployment rates, leaving them unable to take care of their families and vulnerable to chronic poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
August is Valley Fever Awareness Month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — August is Valley Fever Awareness Month and the California Department of Public Health indicates the state may have set a record for Valley Fever cases in 2023. Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao and Annika Knudsen from Flame & Skewers stopped by 17 News to share details on the illness and promotion happening at […]
Scotts Valley Fire Board approves fire and life safety investment ballot measure
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) -- Voters in Scotts Valley will be asked, once again, to vote on a bond measure that would help fund a new fire station in the city. Scotts Valley Fire is once again asking voters to help them hit the ground running on renovations for the city's Erba Lane fire station.
Central Valley residents rally for right to know where toxic pesticides are applied
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 50 Central Valley residents who either live in a rural area or come from a background in farm work, rallied at the Shafter Youth Center to demand attention from the state. The concern goes towards toxic pesticides being released in areas such as...
Winning SuperLotto Plus lottery ticket sold in San Jose
SAN JOSE – There were no tickets sold matching all six numbers in Wednesday’s SuperLotto Plus drawing. There was one ticket sold matching five numbers at a San Jose liquor store in the 2800 block of Quimby Rd. and is worth $27,187. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were...
Stanford Training Camp VIP Preview: Wide Receiver Breakdown
The 2024 preseason training camp is approaching for the Stanford Cardinal football team. Cardinal247 previews the upcoming camp with an in-depth breakdown of the Stanford wide receivers unit. The breakdown includes an overview of what we learned in the spring, what the focus has been this offseason, how newcomers may...
Two El Dorado Hills residents appointed to top state roles
The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of two individuals to two different top positions representing the state of Calfornia. Both of the appointments are residents of El Dorado Hills, according to the press release issued by the Governor’s office. .Edmond Blagdon has been appointed...
VIDEO: Thieves attack store owners in San Jose's Japantown
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Owners of a family-run convenience store in San Jose were beaten by thieves stealing beer. The two sisters who were attacked are now seeking justice. It happened at Smile Market on North 4th Street in San Jose's Japantown last week. The thieves tried to take a can of beer when […]
San Lorenzo Valley Emergency Network Public Meeting
Emergency communication before and during disasters is crucial to us in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This meeting will highlight:. What is the plan for emergency communication in SLV?. Who is using MURS radio – Firewise, CERT, and neighborhoods. How HAM radio operators help communicate with County OR3. County Alerts...
UCSC’s Decarbonization & Electrification Work Advances
During the 2023-24 academic year, UC Santa Cruz continued to make consistent progress in accelerating the path to decarbonizing the University’s infrastructure focusing on the full decarbonization and electrification of the campus. Why ending fossil fuel use is vital. Global climate disruption impacts the planet in ways never before...
13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
LOS ANGELES - A California teen continues to make waves after qualifying for the Olympic trials this summer. Swimming prodigy Gabi Brito has already broken records in California. At just 13 years old, she swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds. Her phenomenal time made her the fastest 13-year-old to swim the event in Southern California, which then earned her a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials.
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