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Encampment in Fresno County cleared out in court-ordered eviction
Fresno County sheriff's deputies are clearing out an encampment in Raisin City after a court-ordered eviction.Deputies say it has been on the private property for about a year.Some of those unhoused on the property had refused to leave after being notified of the eviction on Monday, declining temporary housing shelters because they have dogs and the shelters do not allow pets.The sheriff's office said they were prepared to arrest people if it was necessary.RELATED: Fresno City Council approves encampment ban, ordinance passed in VisaliaThe governor's executive order and Fresno County's homeless cleanup ordinance apply to public land, which can be done in a more immediate fashion.The county will take a second vote on the ordinance on Tuesday, and if approved, it will go into effect in September.
Convicted Fresno murderer says female jurors were unfair
A heated back-and-forth unfolded at the Fresno County Courthouse Thursday as a convicted murderer raised his hand to address the judge and spouted falsehoods about his trial."Because you all work together, you're supporting each other, you're not giving me my rights because I don't have (a) private attorney," Harmanpreet Singh said.The man was in court to learn his sentence for a 2022 Clovis shooting.Surveillance cameras captured the crime as investigators say Singh shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Gurpreet Marahar.Prosecutors say it was a case of domestic violence, and a county jury convicted Singh of murder and assault after eight days...
CBP says record-setting fentanyl seizure made in Otay Mesa
More than 360 combined pounds of fentanyl and cocaine discovered last week hidden in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest fentanyl seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, it was announced today. The Aug. 9 seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages and The post CBP says record-setting fentanyl seizure made in Otay Mesa appeared first on KESQ.
Community Debrief Session on Willow Fire
Inyo County invites residents to a community debrief session to discuss the Willow Fire on Thursday, August 15, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St., Bishop. This session provides an opportunity for community members to offer feedback, share their experiences, and address any concerns regarding the...
Northern California forecast: What to expect with milder, windier conditions this weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Friday will be a seasonable day in Northern California ahead of a mild weekend. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Friday's forecast high temperature in downtown Sacramento will be 95 degrees, which was the same high on Thursday. The average for this time of year is 93 degrees.
California Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Doomsday-Driven AI Bill
This month, the California State Assembly is set to vote on Senate Bill 1047, legislation that could significantly disrupt AI research. If history is any guide, California could once again drag the entire country towards unpopular tech regulation. Yet the bill's sponsors have been caught off guard by the backlash from academics and the AI industry. "I did not appreciate how toxic the division is," admitted state Sen. Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco), who introduced the bill.
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks
The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools. The post California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills to fight retail crimes, car thefts and stolen good sales
Governor Gavin Newsom along with a large group of lawmakers, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and retailers came together on Friday in San Jose to celebrate what they hope will curb retail theft.Newsom signed 10 new bills into law that aim to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts and the sale of stolen goods in California.MORE: Home Depot employee in her 70s fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuitVideos of smash and grabs became a more common sight during the pandemic.But since 2022, California has been cracking down on retail thefts from issuing millions of dollars in crimefighting...
Bay Area loses thousands of jobs in July as tech layoffs jolt economy
Bay Area employers slashed thousands of jobs in July, an unsettling economic setback that suggests the waves of layoffs in the struggling tech industry are more broadly affecting the region’s employment prospects. Much of last month’s job losses in the Bay Area resulted from big employment cuts in the...
Upper Park reopening | Medical aid program for unhoused expanding | Pets lost in the Park Fire must be picked up at local shelters
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 16. Parts of Upper Park to reopen today — Ken Devol, NSPR. Medical respite program for unhoused people is expanding in Redding — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Pet owners have until today to pick up dogs...
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