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San Mateo County Passes on Developing the Old Bay City Flowers 50- Acre Property for Half Moon Bay Farmworker Affordable Housing and Ag Distribution Hub
PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County Executive’s Office on July 2nd, 2024. After a months-long study of a coastside former greenhouse site once eyed for affordable housing and other amenities, the County of San Mateo today publicly announced that it will not move forward with acquisition of the property.
Noyo Center for Marine Science celebrates 10th anniversary
FORT BRAGG, CA — In June 2024, the Noyo Center for Marine Science marks a decade of transformative work on California’s Mendocino Coast. Initially created by the City of Fort Bragg as part of its vision for sustainable economic development, the organization has blossomed into an independent non-profit that works at the nexus of science, education, and community.
Missing person found deceased at Van Damme State Park after search
On June 30, 2024, at around 2:14 p.m., California State Park Rangers were called to search for a missing person near the Pacific Ocean at Van Damme State Park in Little River, CA. The missing person was identified as 70-year-old Robert William Frost. He was last seen on the beach, close to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. After arriving on the scene, State Park Rangers spoke with Frost’s family members and learned about his last known location.
‘Fast and furry-ous;' Tracking California's bears using GPS technology
In many ways, it was a typical Southern California sight that played out this week when yet another black bear wandered into an area too close for comfort. However, the unusual thing about the sighting in Chatsworth was the location itself, far from where most bear sightings most often happen in the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
Extreme heat, wildfire risk sparks concern for Bay Area residents, public safety departments
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing up to the mid-90s have caused public health and safety organizations such as the Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, to issue warnings and take measures to protect the public from heatwaves, fires and moderate air quality. Concerns began Monday when fireworks caused a wildfire to...
FBI issues chilling July 4 alert warning 'lone wolf attackers' could target big celebrations
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a bulletin that the biggest threats are lone offenders and small groups, who find large events such as holiday gatherings 'attractive' targets
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
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 near the Getty Center. 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.It's the second deadly crash involving a mountain lion on Southern California freeways in recent weeks, after another big cat was found dead on the 101 Freeway in June, just a short distance from where the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction continues.
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