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Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts. Their efforts were complicated by baking temperatures that hit the western United States over the weekend, with more than 30 million people affected by heat warnings in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.
California Teen Goes Missing After Riding Bike to Visit Family
A California teen is reportedly missing after riding her bike to visit family last week. According to a news release from the City of Monterey Park on Facebook, Alison Jillian Chao, 15, “left her residence on July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m. Video footage shows Alison’s last known whereabouts on July 16 at 6:23 p.m.”
Kamala Harris Charged with Covering up Corruption by Residents of Radioactive Treasure Island
California Senator Kamala Harris who is now running for President of the United States was accused on 3/14/19 with obstruction of justice and involved in a corruption cover-up at the contaminated radioactive SF Treasure Island site by two former residents Felita Sample and Andre Patterson. Both Sample and Patterson were...
Black woman dies in California prison from heat over 110 degrees
A 42-year-old Black woman, Adrienne Boulware, has died in the custody of the California Department of Corrections at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. On July 4, prison guards exposed Boulware to extreme temperatures outdoors during a heatwave for 15 minutes, leaving her with just a small glass of water in the over 110 F heat. Boulware began to exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion almost immediately after returning indoors. Two days later, she passed away while receiving medical care. Elizabeth “Leesa” Nomura of the California Coalition for Women’s Prisoners joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Boulware’s tragic death, and what it reveals about the dangers prisons place incarcerated people in as the climate crisis intensifies.
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
These $1 Billion Abandoned Skyscrapers in Los Angeles May Soon Be Revived
A trio of abandoned skyscrapers in Los Angeles may soon get a new lease on life, reports the Wall Street Journal. According to the paper, a new, unnamed buyer has recently emerged, who hopes to take the half-finished development over the finish line. Known as Oceanwide Plaza, the buildings were...
Soap Star Esta TerBlanche Dead at 51
Esta TerBlanche, who starred on “All My Children,” has died at 51. TerBlanche passed away in Los Angeles on Thursday, her publicist Lisa Rodrigo confirmed to The New York Times. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy, Rodrigo added. The publicist first shared the news...
Richard Simmons’ Team Reveal Final Photo Of Reclusive Fitness Guru Before Death
Richard Simmons’ reappearance into the spotlight before his tragic death was a breath of fresh air for his fans, who received uplifting social media posts from him every week. His team recently shared the last content he had lined up before he passed away in his Los Angeles home.
Kendrick Perkins: LeBron James wants to further GOAT status by having more gold medals than Michael Jordan
Kendrick Perkins of ESPN thinks that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is motivated to earn Team USA a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics because another gold medal would signify his third, while former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan has two to his name. James and Team USA just...
EPA awards $14.8 million loan to Palmdale Water District
$14.8 million WIFIA loan to fund advanced water purification facility. Project aims to create drought-proof drinking water supply for 125,000+ residents. Expected to save $4 million in interest and create 50 jobs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 11 a. (PWD). This funding will support the district’s...
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Appoints Lt. Rich Brittingham as City of Carpinteria’s New Chief of Police Services
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Carpinteria, CA – July 22, 2024 – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and City of Carpinteria are pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. Rich Brittingham as the City of Carpinteria’s new Chief of Police Services, effective July 22, 2024.
Cowboys push back State of the Union press conference due to Jerry Jones' paternity trial
We’ll have to wait a few more days before we hear from Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones’ at the annual State of the Union address on the tennis courts in Oxnard, California, the site of the team’s first portion of training camp.
PBS’s ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Coming To Riverside’s Castle Park
RIVERSIDE, CA — Characters from the Emmy Award-winning television series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” are coming to Riverside County. Riverside’s Castle Park, 3500 Polk Street, will welcome characters Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat on August 23, 24 and 31 and September 1. Their appearances mark a first at the family-friendly amusement park.
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