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Search underway for 70-year-old California man who went missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Friday after taking his Jeep on an off-road trail in California, authorities said. Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County Friday afternoon, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Searchers from multiple agencies and organizations are involved in the search, according to the sheriff's office. The search for Elliott continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area, the sheriff's office said.
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
13-year-old with loaded guns and drugs busted in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (FOX26) — A 13-year-old boy from Visalia was arrested on Saturday at a vacant residence in Porterville, which was being used as an active marijuana grow was located. Officers from the Porterville Police Department responded to the 200 block of South Ohio Street for the report of...
Woman dead after Coulterville fire, over a dozen residents displaced
Residents in Coulterville are in shock after a fire tore through their mobile home park, leaving one woman dead."Devastating, not very good," said Lulu Brown.She shared her pain after a fire tore through her small RV home community."I went all the way down to the side of my trailer park, on the driveway, knocked on everyone's door, I saved three lives, they got out. It's really sad, but I got them out," said Brown.Remnants of books, cars and home appliances are all that's left after the fire spread rapidly early Sunday morning.Video from ABC30 insider Jim Patton shows flames and...
Shohei Ohtani Breaks The Internet After Hitting A Baseball OUT Of Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, Shohei Ohtani, ceases to amaze the baseball world, whether it's his elite play on both sides of the ball, or his ability to hit baseballs seemingly into orbit. Well, on Sunday Night Baseball against the Boston Red Sox, Ohtani hit a ball that cleared the roof beyond ...
Fresno DNC delegate expects excitement at upcoming convention
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On the heels of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race, there’s lots of uncertainty surrounding the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Fresno native Eric Payne is one of the Democratic delegates who will cast his vote at the DNC next month in Chicago. He says he expects lots […]
Fresno State introduces Red Wave Light Lager, the official craft beer for Bulldog fans
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno State Athletics has partnered with Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company in Fresno to create an officially licensed craft beer, Red Wave Light Lager. The beer is named in honor of the Bulldogs sports fan base known as the Red Wave. Created to be the perfect tailgate...
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