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Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on the social media platform X that the Park fire is the seventh largest in state history.
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
Tiger Cub Rescue Sparks Investigation into Wildlife Sanctuary
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A California wildlife sanctuary is under scrutiny for alleged animal abuse and...
49er signed veteran OL because a former 49ers OL told them to
Here’s a wild thing from 49ers offensive line coach/run game coordinator Chris Foerster’s press conference Friday. San Francisco added veteran offensive tackle Chris Hubbard over the offseason, presumably to add depth they lacked at a key position, but perhaps to also push Colton McKivitz for the starting right tackle job. Hubbard, a 10-year NFL veteran, has 58 starts across 94 games. Last season he started at right tackle all nine games he played for the Titans.
Troy Coughlin Jr. Wins #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Sonoma Raceway
Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com / White Castle team rallied to their first Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victory of the season Saturday at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Troy Jr. picked up the win against his uncle Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the SCAG Power Equipment...
BOB TASCA IIII ROARS TO PROVISIONAL FUNNY CAR NO. 1 POSITION IN SONOMA
Since the start of the 2023 NHRA season, Bob Tasca III has delivered numerous clutch qualifying runs in the nitro Funny Car ranks. The Hope, R.I., driver added to his total late Friday night at the Denso Sonoma (Calif.) Nationals. Tasca clocked a 3.839-second time at 338.43 mph to take...
Thousands of firefighters battling California's Park Fire, other western blazes
Fire crews in Northern California are racing to contain the so-called Park Fire, near Chico, that has scorched more than 560 square miles, darkening the sky with smoke and haze.The sprawling blaze — which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully and then fled — was only 12% contained as of Sunday night. It had destroyed at least 100 structures, with about 4,200 more threatened."Unfortunately, that number will probably go up," Jay Tracy, a spokesperson at the Park Fire headquarters, told The Associated Press on Sunday. "Each day that number has potential to grow...
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health
This story was produced by Public Health Watch and published in partnership with Grist. Billions of dollars in public money are beginning to flow to seven “hydrogen hubs” around the country — regional nerve centers for a potentially clean fuel that could someday rival solar and wind and cut carbon from the atmosphere. On July 17, California’s hub, a public-private partnership called ARCHES, became the first to negotiate an agreement with the Department of Energy to build out hydrogen power plants, pipelines, and other projects.
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks. […]
Golden State Warriors Owner Speaks Out On Klay Thompson’s Choice To Depart Before Free Agency- “His Intention Was To Not Come Back”
Many Golden State Warriors fans were devastated when Klay Thompson was recently traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Everyone was wondering why this happened, and some have theorized that Thompson’s subpar play in the 2023–24 season is to blame. However, Joe Lacob, the owner of the Warriors, just disclosed the true drama surrounding the trade. During a recent interview with Tim Kawakami of the Athletic, Lacob began by stating that Thompson had made the decision before the start of free agency and had informed him of his intention to move on.
KALITTA, TASCA, HARTFORD, VAN SANT SET TORRID PACE AT SONOMA
If home is where the heart is, Doug Kalitta feels at home at Sonoma Raceway. The defending Top Fuel champion, who has won more Top Fuel national events at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals than any other racer in the class, got off to a good start by not only grabbing provisional Top Fuel No. 1 qualifying honors, but also in setting a new track record.
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