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Calexico CBP officers discover cocaine, meth in tractor trailer frame
CALEXIO, Calif. — It was a banner day for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). According to a press release issued on Thursday, CBP officers at the Calexico Port Cargo Facility discovered 148.28 pounds of cocaine and 12.08 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within the frame of a tractor trailer.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
Brawley City Council to add Sales Tax Measure on November ballot
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Brawley City Council will be adding a resolution to place a 1% Transactions and Use Tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. The raise known as the Brawley Public Safety, Streets, Essential Services Measure will add 1% to sales tax citywide. "Providing community services...
Seven people injured following three-vehicle crash
In a press release, the crash happened at around 4:10pm Thursday in the area of South Avenue 3E and East County 14th Street, and the Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) was on scene "prior to YPD's arrival." The post Seven people injured following three-vehicle crash appeared first on KYMA.
Celebrity Death at San Diego Zoo Ends Lifelong Legacy of Resilience and Survival
The death of a beloved celebrity at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday marks the end of a legacy decorated by impressive resilience, against-all-odds survival, and longevity. The San Diego Zoo Welcomes Millions of Visitors Each Year. The San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one...
Fire destroys poultry barn at Pine Hill Egg Ranch in Ramona
WITCH CREEK — A fire leveled a 25,000-square-foot commercial structure containing roughly 70,000 chickens on July 18 at an egg ranch in the rural eastern highlands of San Diego County, according to fire and law enforcement officials. The blaze erupted at about 5:30 p.m. in a large henhouse at...
San Diego ignored law on documenting shelter conditions
San Diego, along with most of California, is ignoring a recent state law meant to make sure homeless shelters are clean and safe, per a new CalMatters investigation. Why it matters: Reports of unsafe shelters — from rodent infestations, flood risks, lack of heating and cooling, sewage problems and risk of sexual harassment — led state lawmakers in 2021 to create a new system to respond to complaints with inspections and file annual reports on shelter conditions.
Spike in Jeep thefts seen in San Diego over past six months
SAN DIEGO — Police are seeing a spike in car thefts in San Diego targeting Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Rams. “It was parked outside of my house, and I'm pretty sure it was stolen at 9 in the morning. I went to the beach for a couple of hours and came back and it was missing,” said Robinson.
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Man indicted in organized retail theft bust in Arizona
(The Center Square)— A crackdown on organized retail theft in Maricopa County continues. Jeremy James Beene, 30, was indicted on June 28 on 42 counts of organized retail theft and four different counts of shoplifting. Beene allegedly stole roughly $60,000 worth of items from The Home Depot locations around the county, and the county attorney’s office said he owned up to buying and selling the stolen goods in order to obtain drugs. ...
9-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Arizona Home Filled With Spiders and Gallons of Apparent Urine
Watch: Utah CEO Richard David Hendrickson and 16-Year-Old Daughter Dead After Bulldozer Falls on Their Car. Content warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and neglect. A tragic story has emerged from Arizona. A 9-year-old boy was found dead in his home by authorities performing a welfare check...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
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