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California's wildfires exceeding '23, meaning smoky days likely for Washoe County
When wildfires are burning in California, the smoke can lead to unhealthy air here in Washoe County -- and fires in the neighboring state are already well ahead of last year's in size. Washoe County's Air Quality Management Division tracks wildfires, which have been getting larger in the last five to...
Firefly Aerospace launches rocket and lights up SoCal sky
Southern California got a look at another rocket launch that lit up the night sky.Firefly Aerospace launched its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. The launch created a long, bright plume that streaked across the region for many to see.Firefly's "Noise of Summer" mission set previous launch dates for Monday and Tuesday, but each were pushed back.The mission carried a class of small satellites called CubeSats that were developed by universities and nonprofits through NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative.Recently, Southern California has seen several bright spectacles in the sky thanks to rocket launches by SpaceX.
Chicago-style hot dogs from ex-Fresno restaurant owner coming to downtown Pismo Beach
The former owner of Italian restaurant Oggi Cosi Si Mangia said he swapped Fresno for Pismo Beach after a fire and homelessness issues pushed him to leave the Central California city.
Sewage spill prompts beach water safety warning
Approximately 1,350 gallons of sewage spilled onto the street, with around 500 gallons recovered. – The City of Pismo Beach Utilities Department reported a sewage spill into a storm drain at the intersection of Morro Avenue and Ocean Blvd. An electrical failure caused a pump failure, leading to a mainline overflow. The incident began at 9:20 a.m. yesterday and was controlled by 9:47 a.m. Approximately 1,350 gallons of sewage spilled onto the street, with around 500 gallons recovered. Some sewage flowed across the street and into a storm drain that leads to the Pacific Ocean.
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Gov. Newsom touts his support for President Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively."He has been one of the most transformative Presidents in our collective lifetime," he said Thursday at a Biden fundraiser in west Michigan.Newsom was one of about two dozen Democratic governors who met with Biden last night at the White House, where the president worked to reassure them he is still a viable candidate against former President Donald...
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