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Jamestown’s Growing Crisis: Homelessness Sparks Major Health and Safety Fears (Video)
Jamestown has declared a state of emergency due to the presence of approximately 300 unauthorized campers occupying public spaces. The city has requested financial assistance and additional resources from Chautauqua County. Encampment Overview. The declaration comes as numerous encampments have emerged across the city, including a large one near the...
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes Northern California near Fairfield
(FOX40.COM) — A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Northern California on Sunday in Solano County, according to the United States Geological Survey. The agency reported the earthquake around 2 p.m., saying it was about 8.6 miles southeast of Suisun, 9.1 miles southeast of Fairfield, and 37.4 miles southwest of Sacramento. Nearly 200 people reported feeling the […]
Thousands of firefighters battle to contain California's Park Fire
Fire crews in Northern California are racing to contain the so-called Park Fire that has scorched more than 550 square miles, darkening the sky with smoke and haze.The sprawling blaze – which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully in Chico and then fled – was only 12% contained as of Sunday. It has destroyed at least 66 structures, with about 4,200 more homes threatened.Authorities initially believed 134 structures had been lost, based on drone footage, but they lowered the number after teams assessed the damage in person."Unfortunately, that number will probably go...
California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health experts say is a mental health emergency among young people. But California’s efforts, like those in other states, will likely face […]
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health
This story was produced by Public Health Watch and published in partnership with Grist. Billions of dollars in public money are beginning to flow to seven “hydrogen hubs” around the country — regional nerve centers for a potentially clean fuel that could someday rival solar and wind and cut carbon from the atmosphere. Last week, California’s hub, a public-private partnership called ARCHES, became the first to negotiate an agreement with the Department of Energy to build out hydrogen power plants, pipelines, and other projects.
Bay Area native recounts having to evacuate Shingletown due to Park Fire
The Park Fire continues to rage on filling communities with fire, smoke and ash, and some former Bay Area residents are being impacted and displaced.Kelly Lowe was born in Marin and lived for years in the East Bay. She now lives in Shingletown, located about 30 miles east of of Redding. It's one of the towns feeling the effects of the fire."I've had a rough day of emotions," said Lowe, recounting what had happened. "I have a huge sense of displacement, the possibility of losing not only my home but my place of employment and my community is really overwhelming."She...
Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California…
3 California Lottery players win over $21 million combined
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? It could be your lucky day!. California's latest batch of lottery millionaires are taking home checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million thanks to some lucky Scratchers. In Whittier, Saul Montero stopped by the Prime Liquor Mart and purchased what turned out to be...
California wildfire maps show you where fires are burning. See our list.
As California's wildfire season intensifies, the need for up-to-date information is critical. Several organizations offer online maps that can help Californians figure out how far they are from the nearest fires and other significant information. ...
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