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California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
US West prepares for more days of record-breaking heat
(Reuters) - The western part of the United States is sweating through another round of record-breaking heat as a wave is forecast to produce triple-digit temperatures in cities from Southern California to northern Idaho through the middle of the week.
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.
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Helping HART hosts 2nd annual Gala in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The non-profit “Helping prevent Hit and Run Tragedies” hosted its second annual gala Friday night to benefit victims and families of hit-and-run crashes. The event took place at The Marriott Downtown and attendees were able to help raise money to assist the Bakersfield Police Department and its traffic department when solving […]
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.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Family-owned golf course in Fresno grateful to community
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Golfers in Fresno celebrated 40 years of a local family-owned golf course on Saturday. Hank Bocchini Jr. the owner of Hanks Swank Par 3 Golf Course, says his passion for golf started in 1965, working for his father at their Shields and Maple course while he was in high school. “I […]
Taft Police activity for July 20-21
8:12 Welfare Check - Misc. Occurred at Starbucks Drivethru on Kern St. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. Occurred at Fourth St/North St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at Kern St, Taft, CA. (Hundred block.). Disposition: Completed. 9:09 Assist other Departments. Officer initiated activity at Eastern Ave. Disposition: Outside Assist. 12:26 Burglary...
Lawsuit highlights experience of women subjected to invasive searches at state prisons
This article was republished by All Of Us None Newspaper produced by Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. Christine de los Santos regularly visits her husband at Kern Valley State Prison. He’s incarcerated for life, so these visits are his only contact with family. On a visit in 2019, de los Santos said she was pulled aside by officers. She was taken into a utility closet. While separated from her young three year old granddaughters and five year old niece, who waited outside the door, de los Santos said two female officers put a flashlight in her vagina and grabbed her body.
Wildfires: 1 home burned as flames descends on a Southern California neighborhood
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least one home burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state amid soaring temperatures. Evacuations were ordered when the Hawarden Fire grew to more than 230 acres (93 hectares) and spread to a residential area...
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