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AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
Rivian opens its first Charging Outpost, a crunchy not-gas station near Yosemite
Rivian just opened its first EV charging rest stop 24 miles outside of Yosemite National Park, complete with bathrooms, a lounge with a small library, a water refill station, free coffee and (not free) “make your own” trail mix. Only Rivian owners will be able to make use of the five DC fast chargers at the Rivian Yosemite Charging Outpost, but the other amenities are open to anyone.
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Marysville Peach Festival brings families, business to downtown following historic hotel fire
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The annual Marysville Peach Festival returned this weekend despite a massive fire downtown last month, which prompted road closures and detours. “It definitely complicated issues,” Event coordinator Kary Hauck said on Saturday. “We were able to adjust [the] footprint slightly, moving north by two blocks. The hotel has never been in the event footprint itself, just outside of it on the perimeter.”
Unsafe visitor behavior forces closure, changes at Northern California state park
(FOX40.COM) — A popular destination in the Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday due to continued dangerous behavior by visitors, according to California State Parks. On July 14, the Auburn SRA first announced that they would be closing access to Upper Lake Clementine after witnessing dangerous driving and pedestrian behavior […]
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
SF Zoo welcomes young female red panda named Little Mebo
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday. Little Mebo's name was chosen by San Francisco Zoological Society board member Kevin Xu in honor of his mother and to complement the animal's playful and curious nature.The youngster was flown to San Francisco from Memphis as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for Red Pandas, said Tanya Peterson, chief executive officer and executive director of the zoo.Zoological experts "study various factors before moving an animal to ensure the genetic diversity of a species,"...
Jackpot-winning Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Woodland
(FOX40.COM) — A Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Northern California matched all 6 numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The winning ticket, worth $54,000,000 was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Woodland. The winning numbers were 11, 13, 14, 15, 46 and a “Mega” number of 5. The winner...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
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