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Man arrested after trying to stab Vacaville store employee
(KRON) — A Vacaville man was arrested on Friday afternoon after he tried to stab an employee of a local store, the Vacaville Police Department said. He allegedly charged and headbutted an officer before he was taken into custody. The manager of Shop Heroic Wholesale Outlet, which sells everything from clothes to air conditioners to […]
‘We’re in trouble’: American flags intentionally flown upside down in Bakersfield on Fourth of July
Part of the event flyer read: "We, the people of Kern County, intend to make a statement that we are tired of seeing the weaponization of government agencies that politicians have at their disposal. The United States was not designed with two tiers of justice."
2 California sisters in ICU with botulism amid outbreak traced to home-canned nopales
A family party near Fresno, California, resulted in 10 people being treated for botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that affects the nervous system, public officials said Friday. The culprit in the outbreak? Home-canned nopales, or cactus pads. Two sisters are currently recovering in intensive care, a...
Bakersfield and Kern County firefighters battle multiple July 4 fires
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Bakersfield Fire Department said on July 4, 2024, their crews and Kern County Fire crews were called to multiple outdoor and grass fires across Kern County, including two 2-alarm fires. At around 11:30 p.m. BFD and KCFD were called to an active house fire...
Fresno County Sheriff's Office patrols Kings River, urges swimmers, floaters to take precautions
Fresno County officials are patrolling waterways and urging caution as thousands take to local lakes and rivers to celebrate the holiday amid scorching triple-digit temperatures."We do expect an increase of floaters this weekend given it being the holiday weekend for the Fourth of July," Fresno County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Kirkpatrick said.Nine people have drowned in our area this season, and the Sheriff's Office has rescued dozens more from county lakes and fast-moving rivers.They pulled more than 20 swimmers out of the water on Thursday and launched from Cricket Hollow Park in Reedley again on Friday."You guys are looking good. I...
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace Goes On The Block.
On Wednesday, the Buck Owens Private Foundation announced that it is putting Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA, up for sale, citing increasing costs and the desire of the late singer’s family members to step back from management. Owens opened the 550-capacity venue in 1996, the same year he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and operated it until his death in 2006.
Hollister's Fourth of July biker rally revival halted over safety concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Fourth of July used to attract thousands of bikers and spectators to downtown Hollister for an annual biker rally, but Thursday streets and sidewalks were empty as just dozens, not thousands, of bikers rolled into town. “This could be a big draw for Hollister. You...
Coachman Hotel announces summer events schedule
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA – Coachman Hotel, the newly reimagined cabin-inspired property located in South Lake Tahoe, has announced its July 2024 activity schedule for guests and locals looking for a way to maximize the longest days of the year. This month’s schedule caters to the active set with guided hikes and onsite yoga; the social set with wine nights, beer tasting, and patio music sessions; and the adventurous set with unique stargazing opportunities.
Sacramento County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
Lodi Lake Swimming Ban Imposed Amid High Bacteria Levels Ahead of Fourth of July Festivities
As the people of San Joaquin County prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the waterfront revelry at Lodi Lake will be tainted by an unwelcome visitor: high levels of bacteria. Routine testing by city officials has revealed "elevated levels of bacteria" in Lodi Lake, leading to the prohibition of swimming in its waters. According to FOX40, the lake closure will remain in effect until further notice, starting this Wednesday.
Family saves their son from deadly drowning at Northern California lake
(FOX40.COM) — What could have been a deadly outcome for a 13-year-old boy and a tragedy for his family on Thursday ended remarkably thanks to quick thinking, according to Calaveras Consolidated Fire. The teen was drowning near Wrinkle Cove at Hogan Lake when his father, mother and brother entered the water and pulled him to […]
$14 Million Settlement: Microsoft Corporation Agrees to Reform Leave Policies After Allegations of Retaliation Against Employees
Microsoft Corporation has agreed to a $14 million settlement with the California Civil Rights Department over allegations of penalizing employees who took medical or family-care leave, resolving claims of unfair treatment dating back to 2017. Microsoft Corporation to Pay $14 Million Settlement in California Civil Rights Case Over Alleged Employee Leave Discrimination According to the […]
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