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Sacramento to Sizzle, Northern California Faces a Week of Soaring Highs and Dry Conditions
The Sacramento National Weather Service confirms that Northern California should brace for warm and dry conditions throughout this week. The Sacramento area in particular is poised to experience some of the highest temperatures, creeping up toward the century mark. According to the National Weather Service, a Moderate HeatRisk is in effect, making hydration and shade paramount for outdoor activities.
Northern California forecast: Wednesday brings more heat to the region
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wednesday will continue to heat up in Northern California before a slight drop in temperatures later in the week. Wednesday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 101 degrees, up from 99 degrees on Tuesday, meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s to...
California is Losing Places to Give Birth
The March closure of California’s first licensed and accredited birth center underscores not only the state’s “de facto ban” on licensing birth centers (as one lobbyist put it), but also the uphill battle expectant mothers in California face when seeking the health care they need. In...
Firefighters return from fighting fires in Oregon and California
Firefighters from the North Tooele Fire District recently returned from a short deployment in Oregon and California, where they aided firefighters in fighting three wildfires. Five firefighters, a brush truck, and a water tender left the station on July 21. Firefighters from the NTFD are a part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a smaller group within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which allows fire departments to request resources and help from neighboring states and communities and, in return, offer help themselves if neighboring departments are in need of assistance. Through EMAC, a Utah task force was put together, consisting of 12 fire agencies in the state enrolled in the program, according to Jon Smith, North Tooele Fire District’s public information officer.
Philz Coffee Announces New Vanilla Drinks
Just in time for pumpkin spice season, Philz Coffee is going its own way with the introduction of two all-new, delectably different limited-time drinks, available now through Nov. 4, while supplies last. The fall lineup introduces rich vanilla and date flavors with two new drinks:. Vanilla Date Delight featuring Philtered...
California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering." Sandy Snakenberg, aka "The Bubble Pirate," got decked out in his pirate costume on...
California legislators pass bills, honor colleagues
California legislators are slammed trying to get through hundreds of bills before the clock strikes midnight on Saturday. They still have more than 700 bills to consider after Tuesday’s sessions, according to lobbyist and legislative observer Chris Micheli. But they’re not too busy to fete departing colleagues — and they’re quite a few of them. […]
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