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PG&E Rate Increase Hits Bay Area Households Already Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Rising electricity bills and, by extension, the expense of living for low-income Californians, will be felt by millions of customers shortly as a result of PG&E’s rate hikes in response to a recent court decision. In November, the power company’s request for $13.5 billion to improve and underground the...
Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the CA-22 general election
Incumbent David G. Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Valadao defeated Salas 51.5% to 48.5%, becoming one of 14 Republicans to win in a district that President Joe Biden (D) won in 2020.
Numerous wildfires erupt after 126 lightning strikes hit within California's Tahoe National Forest
Fire crews in California have been busy working to contain and extinguish numerous wildfires that erupted over the weekend after more than 100 lightning strikes were reported inside Tahoe National Forest in just 24 hours.
California authorities warn of 'hugging' robbers
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A new robbery "trend" is making the rounds and local authorities are warning that while it may seem innocent at first, it's anything but. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a home in Rancho Santa Margarita on July 2 regarding a robbery.
Invasive Species: California’s three-billion dollar problem
(FOX40.COM) — Invasive species cause billions of dollars worth of damage in the United States annually, and California is no exception. In 2021, it was reported that the United States spent between $120 billion and 137 billion per year on the environmental damage caused by invasive species, which are defined as organisms (plants, animals, microbes) […]
Lightning Likely Cause of Several Fires in the Hills Around Willow Creek
Lightning which peppered the Willow Creek area this afternoon is a likely cause of a two acre fire, the #HillFire which was reported about 6 p.m. An air attack on its way to look at a reported fire, the #HorseFire southeast of Ruth Lake on Horse Ridge spotted the #HillFire. However, those are not the only fires spotted since the lightning storm. The air attack is also reporting two fires, the #GreyFire that are single trees on fire off Hennessy Road–so far that’s four reported fires following the lightning storm.
North Coast Lens Photography and Digital Art Exhibition July 17-August 16
This is a press release from the Redwood Art Association:. The Redwood Art Association is hosting an “in-gallery” judged exhibition North Coast Lens Photography and Digital Art Exhibition July 17th through August 16th, 2024. The judge for this exhibition is Harris Fogel. Mr.Fogel is a curator, independent scholar, gallerist,photographer and journalist. He has directed, curated and organized more than 275 photography exhibitions over the past 30 years.
LITTLE LEAGUE ROUNDUP — All four District 26 teams remain alive
All four District 26 teams in action at various tournaments around the state remain in contention for a championship after a busy weekend. And all four will be back in action on Monday evening, including three who will be playing elimination games. The McKinleyville 12s have won both of their...
Professional-Grade Flight Simulator Arrives on Campus
Located on the second floor of the Library, the professional-grade device gives students and community members an immersive experience with its five screens, a partially enclosed cabin/cockpit, and all of the instruments and controls of a Cessna 182 or 172 aircraft. It also tilts and rotates like a real aircraft.
Suspect of Bridgeville homicide identified by Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — On Sunday the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested this man, twenty-year-old Melvin Portillo from Sacramento, California for homicide. HCSO said deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Highway 36 near Bridgeville on Sunday, for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they said they discovered one man dead and arrested Portillo for homicide.
[Update: Resources Released; Power Outage Impacting Large Swath of SoHum] Vegetation Fire in the Fruitland Ridge Area
Around 10:40 a.m. this morning, emergency personnel received a report of a vegetation fire in the Fruitland Ridge area of Southern Humboldt, northeast of Myers Flat. The fire was originally reported to be 1/4 acre in size with a moderate rate of spread had grown to approximately 2 acres in size according to Cal Fire Air Attack via scanner transmission.
Point Fire: Evacuation Warnings Lifted
Information from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:. As work continues to progress in the containment and mop up of the Point Fire all evacuation warnings have been lifted for Garberville area. No evacuation orders or warnings for the Point Fire remain in effect at this time. Residents are encouraged...
Stockton's Sears is closing, one of four remaining in California
The end of an era has come for the Stockton Sears. The store located at Weberstown Mall, 5110 Pacific Ave., is closing, according to "store closing" signs that can be seen next to the outdoor Sears' logo. Signs inside the store are not much different with "everything must go!" and...
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