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California firefighters battle fire in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Crews in southern California worked to contain a fire on Friday, July 5, as multiple fires burned in the region amid sweltering temperatures. Footage posted by Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) shows crews work to contain the Rancho fire in Thousand Oaks on Friday.
Johnny Owens: Crystal Palace is for sale but it’s not closing
Johnny Owens, youngest son of the late Buck Owens and a frequent performer at the Crystal Palace dinner club, posted a message on Facebook, seeking to clarify some apparent misunderstandings about the planned sale of the landmark honky-tonk.
Annual fireworks display sparks fire at the Park at River Walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual fireworks display at the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield was one for the history books with a spectacular grand finale at 9 p.m. Then the fire started about a minute after that. “Honestly, I was a little nervous because the fire was spreading out very fast,” said Ximena […]
Average rent dips slightly in Bakersfield
For the first time in years, renting an average Bakersfield apartment has become less expensive, though only slightly so, according to a report out this week that also noted vacancies got a little harder to find. The second-quarter summary of 13,000 units citywide said Bakersfield's average rent growth reversed, falling...
Does the Future of ADUs Involve Solar Power?
As the nation navigates the best way to deal with a housing crisis, multiple local governments have embraced an easy-to-implement measure: making it easier for homeowners to build more homes on their land. Cities and states across the nation have legalized the building of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — a measure that allows for second homes to be built to house additional family members, renters and more.
California heat: What to expect this weekend; when will the heat wave end
A searing heat wave will continue through much of next week and could bring more days of triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire conditions, authorities said Saturday. The forecast calls for the above-normal temperatures to stick around through late next week, said Joe Sirard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
Defenders of Del Puerto Canyon Stand Firm
Christopher Quock has a Master’s Degree in Entomology from San Francisco State University. His job history there includes work in research and as a teaching assistant. He’s a volunteer defender of Del Puerto Canyon, where a remarkable variety of wildlife and geologic history come together in a natural classroom and science lab. ed.
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Newsom signs law requiring California high-schoolers to take financial literacy class
High school students in California soon will have another graduation requirement to get a diploma: financial literacy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2927, which requires a semester-long personal finance education course to graduate. The proposed new law requires schools to offer the course by the 2027-28 school year and make it a graduation requirement by 2030-31.
Sarale Secures Non-Wing Victory, Salmon Shines in Super 600: California Speedweek Highlights
Caden Sarale, Mattix Salmon, Brycen Roush, and Heston Stepps emerged as winners on the third night of the California Speedweek at Delta Speedway in Stockton. Caden Sarale snagged his ninth career Speedweek win in the Non-Wing category. Brycen Roush claimed victory in the Restricted contest, pocketing $500 and the wooden...
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