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California High-Speed Rail Authority and Grassland Water District Reach Settlement Agreement for the San Jose to Merced Portion of the High-Speed Rail Project
September 1, 2024 - SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) have reached an agreement that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding the Authority’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Deny Data! Oakland Criticizes Newsom’s Direct Approach to Crime in California Cities
MJP – The controversial and highly publicized efforts of California Governor Gavin Newsom to reduce crime in the state have not gone unnoticed. The controversy surrounding the governor’s strategy draws attention to the difficulties of dealing with urban crime and striking a balance between community concerns and effective solutions, especially in Oakland where his recent actions are being criticized.
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law
STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]
Local fire agencies prepare for all types of emergencies, including someone falling into a 30,000-gallon wine tank
Aug. 31—More than 40 feet above ground, a handful of Woodbridge Fire District crew members scramble to set up a rope and pulley system atop a winery tank. One of them will soon be lowered into the tank to retrieve someone who fell in. Mokelumne Fire District Chief Mark Weber said it's rare someone would fall into a tank large enough to hold 30,000 gallons, but it does happen. That's why he was ...
High school football scores, highlights (August 30th)
Just a reminder, each Friday night at 11:15 p.m. through the section championship games on Friday, November 24th, get high school football scores and highlights from around the Central Valley, as well as features and interviews, on CBS47 Sidelines with Scott Bemis, Angelique Martinez and Dylan Morgan. Hanford 50, Sanger 34 Clovis East 55, Kingsburg […]
Baby bears crash 'girls trip' at Bass Lake
BASS LAKE, Calif. (FOX26) — Baby bears decided to crash a 'girls trip' for a group of ladies at Bass Lake. Cathy Lee Jordano says she invited her friends to her parent's cabin near Brier Dock area north shore at Bass Lake for their second annual 'Girl's Trip'. To...
Video: Employees at City of Brentwood Continue to Speak Out
Employees of the City of Brentwood again took to the city council meeting to express frustration of working without a contract and fair wages. Since July 1, employees have been working without a contract after a 3-year agreement had expired. During negotiations, which began in January, more than 50 proposals have been sent to the city, which have been rejected.
Two Arrested for Murder of Efren Reynoso in Antioch, Charged by Contra Costa County DA
Following an early morning tragedy in Antioch, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Efren Reynoso. In a recent update, the Antioch Police Department detailed that with help from the Stockton Police Department, both individuals implicated in the homicide were apprehended on Tuesday, following days of investigation. The update was made public yesterday and has been documented by the Antioch Police Department.
Storm Roll To Victory over Modesto
LAKE ELSINORE – The Storm scored five two-out runs in the second inning to put the game out of reach early and cruised to a 6-3 victory in front of an energized Friday night crowd. Lake Elsinore won the first-half division title and are on the verge of clinching...
California: Yocha Dehe tribe blasts impact review of proposed Vallejo casino
The assault on a Vallejo casino project, and what opponents consider a weak environmental assessment on possible impacts, continued Thursday with comments from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Story continues below. Those opponents, among others, include Gov. Gavin Newsom, a coalition of area tribes and the Solano County Board of...
Exposed by his colleague, Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer intentionally lied during a hearing about his compensation
The Wednesday, August 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting was a watershed moment that unfortunately verified what many suspect - that elected officials can intentionally deceive the public. Elk Grove's case was unique because a public document request or a whistleblower did not uncover the deception. In this instance, a...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
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