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Apache Fire Burns in Foothills
PALERMO, CA (MPG) - A fire that broke out Monday, June 24 in the foothills east of Highway 70 has forced evacuations of homes and businesses in the area and continues to burn three days later. According to CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), the Apache Fire...
Social workers on the frontline of Medi-Cal campaign
Daniel Reinhard, a Butte County social worker, regularly visits unhoused people at Genesis, a pallet shelter village in Chico. Each week, he talks to people who are either renewing their Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, or need help accessing expanded Medi-Cal services. In January 2024, Medi-Cal, which already served one-third of all Californians, expanded services to all state residents who qualify regardless of immigration status, as well as to people already enrolled.
Newsom withdraws initiative that would duel other measure looking to reform Prop 47
There will now be only one measure on the November ballot seeking to reform California's Prop 47 after it appeared there would be dueling measures.Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the withdrawal of a democratic-backed initiative.MORE: Bay Area mayors Mahan and Breed join call for Prop 47 reform to crack down on theft, drugsCritics say the measure was weak compared to an initiative backed by business groups, which has already qualified for the ballot.It seeks to increase the penalties for certain drug offenses as well as retail theft.Approved in 2014, Prop 47 aimed to lower the prison population by reducing most drug possession offenses and thefts of property valued under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
California offers free fishing days this summer. Find out when and where
Anyone interested in fishing in California lakes or streams can take up the hobby for free, at least for two days this summer, when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department waives fishing license requirements. On those free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday,...
Mega Millions ticket worth $800,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - As the nation awaits the winner of Mega Millions' $162 million lottery winner, someone in California may be $800,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Tuesday night, a ticket worth $810,362 was sold at a Chevron gas station on Diablo Road in Danville, California. The news...
Gavin Newsom to campaign for Biden in Pittsburgh and Bucks County
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appear at a campaign rally for President Joe Biden in Bucks County on Saturday and in Pittsburgh on Friday. The post Gavin Newsom to campaign for Biden in Pittsburgh and Bucks County appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
5 California Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks
Last year, 4 confirmed shark attacks occurred in the Golden State of California. While this figure pales considerably compared to Florida and Hawaii which had the most attacks, these states, unlike California, didn’t record any fatalities. In fact, in 2021, there was only 1 recorded shark-related fatality in America, and it occurred in California’s San […]
California's new gun laws AB28 and AB1587, and how they will impact you
California becomes the first state to increase 11% excise tax to purchase of some guns and ammo. If a credit card is used to purchase guns or ammo it can be viewed and tracked by the government.
California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents
California announced plans to set aside $12 million in its next budget to provide reparations to the state's Black residents. The post California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents appeared first on NewsOne.
Teens Say They Learn More in School About Frogs’ Bodies Than Their Own
This story first appeared in The 19th. Sriya Srinivasan stopped menstruating for nearly three years and had no idea why. She went online for answers, and the search results frightened her so much that she stayed silent about the problem instead of asking relatives or teachers for help. “I was...
Bill Maher Backs Gavin Newsom In New York Times Editorial Calling For Biden to Step Aside
Comedian Bill Maher called on President Joe Biden to step aside and for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to consider new election candidates in a blistering New York Times editorial on Tuesday. In the essay, published online on Monday and then frontpage in Tuesday’s international edition, Maher argued that voters...
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