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Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits. First obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, the letter was addressed to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the city council, and the police commission.
Sparks from Tireless Truck Cause 36-Acre Flora Fire in Sonoma County, Arrest Made
The following is a press release from the CAL FIRE LNU. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. AL FIRE Law Enforcement arrested an adult male from Anderson, Calif. in connection. to the cause of...
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
New Soscol Junction roundabouts open partially
Drivers heading south on Highway 221 through Soscol Junction will be shifted to two partially completed new roundabouts instead of going through the signalized intersection starting about 9 p.m. Friday. Caltrans is set to switch off the traffic signals at Highways 221 and 29, allowing traffic to pass through without stopping. Crews are also set to continue working on the road along southbound ...
Resentencing denied for couple convicted in 3-year-old's murder
NAPA, Calif. - Convicted killers Sara Krueger and Ryan Warner were denied resentencing in the murder of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher. Krueger, 34, and Warner, 36, were convicted of first-degree murder of Kayleigh and assault on a child causing death in 2014. Kayleigh was found dead in her apartment in east...
Gina Carano’s Elon Musk-Backed Lawsuit Against Disney (And Cancel Culture) Scores Major Win
Gina Carano’s wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, which is being funded by Elon Musk, scored a major win against the entertainment giant this week. According to reports out of California, the court presiding over the case denied Disney’s request to toss the lawsuit filed by Gina Carano, meaning it will go to trial […] The post Gina Carano’s Elon Musk-Backed Lawsuit Against Disney (And Cancel Culture) Scores Major Win appeared first on BroBible.
California is worst state for road rage, confrontational drivers, data show
Many California drivers could tell horror stories about aggressive or even violent encounters with other motorists on the freeways and local roads.But now a new study confirms that the Golden State is indeed the absolute worst when it comes to road rage.Data analyzed by Forbes Advisor ranked California at the top of its list of states with the "most confrontational drivers," earning a 100 out of 100 in its rating system.That means relatively high percentages of drivers who say other motorists have cut them off on purpose, yelled or cursed at them, tailgated, or even got out of their cars...
Sales Tax Increase To Go Before Voters In November
Voters in the city of Novato will decide on a 0.75% sales tax increase in November after the City Council voted Tuesday to place the measure on the ballot. The tax would increase the city's 8.5% sales tax to 9.25% and raise an estimated $10.3 million annually that would be dedicated to maintaining city services.
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