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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...
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes rise in California
Hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community have risen for the second year in a row, according to the latest “State of Pride” report from the California Department of Justice. Between 2022 and 2023, the report showed hate crimes motivated by anti-LGBTQ bias increased more than 86%...
Antonio Villaraigosa Announces Second Run for California Governor, Promising Problem-Solving Leadership
Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Mayor of Los Angeles, has thrown his hat into the ring for California's gubernatorial race in 2026, aiming to lead a state where he believes anything is possible with hard work and determination. His campaign announcement, which aired on both NBCLA and Telemundo 52, places Villaraigosa in a growing roster of Democratic contenders vying for the seat as Governor Gavin Newsom reaches the end of his term, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Marshalls to open new location in former Lakeport Kmart site, 60 jobs planned for store
Off-price retailer Marshalls is opening new locations in multiple states across the country, with one planned for Lakeport later this summer. A web page dedicated to new store openings lists the Lake County city among others in Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas. A spokesperson with Marshalls confirmed the location will open Aug. 22 at 2017 S. Main St. but did not provide further ...
Oregon livestock farmers will soon face more oversight
Oregon farmers raising sheep, chicken or cows will soon have to comply with new state rules. Environmental groups and some small farm advocates say the changes bring much-needed clarification on who qualifies for a permit usually reserved for large, commercial-scale livestock farms, while some agriculture trade groups say the changes put more undue burden on […]
Dominic Gorden Wins at Southern Oregon Speedway
MEDFORD, OR (July 23, 2024) — Dominic Gorden won the winged 360 sprint car feature Friday night at Southern Oregon Speedway during the Northern Speedweek Tour. Tyler Thompson, Dominic Scelzi, Colby Thornhill, and Luke Didiuk rounded out the top five. Northern Speedweek Tour. Southern Oregon Speedway. Medford, Oregon. Winged...
Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County at 62% containment
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Shelly Fire burning on the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County is now at 62% containment. According to the Wednesday morning incident update, the fire has burned through 15,477 acres. Crews expect the fire activity to remain the same throughout Wednesday with smoke mostly...
Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s chronic housing shortage
It’s not hyperbole to declare that California’s most serious economic, social and political issue is its chronic shortage of housing, particularly for families in the lower income brackets. As the yawning gap between demand and supply, especially in urban areas, pushes costs upward, it drags down the economy...
California wildfires spread and mass evacuation ordered as home explodes in park fire
Evacuation orders have been issued for the area around Chico Regional Airport which is just four miles north of the Californian town of 100,000 residents with alarming pictures showing the wildfire stretching across the horizon
California EV sales down compared to prior year, leaving EV mandate in question
(The Center Square) - California battery-electric vehicle sales are stabilizing after peaking halfway through 2023 and entering steady decline. BEV sales peaked at 102,730 in the second quarter of 2023, bottoming out at 89,503 in the fourth quarter of 2023, before recovering to 101,443 in the second quarter of 2024. However, with BEV market share remaining in the same steady 21% range since the start of 2023, it’s unclear how the state is going to meet a new mandate for 35% of vehicle sales to be BEVs by model year 2026, which will start in 2025. ...
Humboldt County Drug Task Force Seizes Firearms and Narcotics in Eureka; Arrest Warrant Issued for Convicted Felon
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On July 24th, 2024, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant...
Elon Musk to Relocate Company X Headquarters to Austin Amid California Legislative Frustrations
Elon Musk, CEO of the company X, formerly known as Twitter, has planned to relocate its headquarters to Austin, Texas, a move that follows his other ventures, including Tesla and the Boring Company, to the state. Musk's decision, as publicly stated on X, was spurred by the passage of a California bill that affects the notification process for parents regarding their child's gender identity expression at school. According to an article by KVUE, the business magnate referred to this piece of legislation as "the final straw."
Medford Police Department looking for burglary suspect
MEDFORD, Ore. – Officers with the Medford Police Department are looking for a burglary suspect after briefly shutting down a west Medford neighborhood earlier this week. MPD says a homeowner on Ross Court saw a man inside their home on video surveillance Monday afternoon. After surrounding the home and...
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