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Dead Indian Memorial Fire 100% lined, mapped at 43 acres
ASHLAND, Ore. – The Dead Indian Memorial Fire originated northeast of Ashland along the 540 block of Dead Indian Memorial Road. Dead Indian Memorial Fire (Oregon) Level 3 (GO NOW!) Evacuations: Due to the location of the fire, no homes were threatened, and no evacuations were issued. Level 2...
American Airlines flight diverted after Oregon man, 25, 'exposes himself and urinates in aisle'
A flight bound for Manchester, New Hampshire, was forced to divert on Wednesday after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the plane. The 25-year-old man from Oregon was arrested and charged with indecent exposure once the flight landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He was later released after making his initial appearance in federal court in Buffalo, as per a statement from the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York.
New California regulation could require cooler workspaces
STOCKTON - A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.If adopted, anything over 87 degrees while working inside and companies may need to find alternatives.Business owners told CBS13 they understand how important it is to stay cool when you're working indoors. "Heat's been a thing for a while now so luckily we have a lot of measures in place," said Chris Ward, the Vice President of Operations for Pacific Coast Producers, a farmer-owned canned fruit company. Ward welcomes Cal-OSHA's new proposal to have employers keep the temperature below...
Governor’s Office declares state of emergency for Thompson Fire
(FOX40.COM) — In less than 24 hours, the Thompson Fire has grown from around 15 acres to a massive 3,000 acres near the city of Oroville leading Governor Newsom to declare of state of emergency in Butte County. Some 13,000 residents have been ordered to leave their homes and thousands more are on standby to […]
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%.
Looking ahead: When will the extreme heat end?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been quite a start to July across Northern California. The last day of June kicked off this stretch of 100°+ heat and we've only been warming up since then. We've been warning about this extreme heat, not only for how hot it is but...
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California 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.
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, the money would pay for the building of new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Liberal Californians Moving to Idaho are in for a Rude Awakening
The exodus from Gavin Newsom's California continues as more people move to Idaho. Idahoans, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are embracing newcomers while upholding traditional American values. Their love for the country is evident, and they are not in favor of big-government liberals trying to take control of their lives.
Cascades East Dr. Warren Receives the 2024 Family Physican of the Year Award
KLAMATH FALLS, OR — Wendy Warren, M.D. has been recognized as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year by the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Warren is the assistant professor and associate director of strategic development in the Department of Family Medicine at the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency.
US officials plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls
The Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls from extinction by deploying trained shooters into West Coast forests. The agency released its strategy aimed at halting the decline of spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington, and California, which will undergo a 30-day comment period […]
California drink-spiking law goes into effect
A law requiring bars and nightclubs to offer drink-spiking test kits went into effect July 1. The measure applies to roughly 2,400 businesses within the state, including hundreds of establishments within Los Angeles County. The tests, which detect common date-rape drugs, were an initiative the city of West Hollywood passed...
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