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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 that 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...
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...
Smoke causes unhealthy air quality across Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON & CALIFORNIA -- Wildfire smoke is causing unhealthy air quality across Southern Oregon. Air quality is unhealthy across Jackson County -- including Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland and Jacksonville. Other parts of Jackson County and some parts of Klamath County have air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, while Josephine and Siskiyou counties have moderate air quality.
After campus protests, California considers bills on genocide education, protest restrictions, DEI training
The bills, which were opposed by several pro-Palestinian groups, will move on for debate this month and would affect campus protests, require Holocaust and genocide teachings in schools and antisemitism lessons at colleges with diversity, equity and inclusion training.
Butte Film Festival returns for its second year
The Butte Film Festival is returning for its second year, celebrating the creative talents of student filmmakers from Northern California. Curtis Bell joined Action News Now at noon to share the details. Hosted by the newly formed Butte Film Institute (BFI), this year's festival aims to become Northern California's largest...
Park Fire: 429,263 acres, 50% contained
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The Park Fire in Northern California has burned 429,263 acres and is 50% contained. Around 657 structures have been destroyed and 49 have been damaged, CAL FIRE Butte County said. There have been no reported injuries. There are no more evacuation orders or warnings in Butte County.
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