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Men who drowned in Northern California river on Fourth of July identified
(FOX40.COM) — The men who drowned in a Northern California river on the Fourth of July have been identified by the Nevada County Coroner’s Office. One of the men was identified as 26-year-old Enrique Nieto-Hernandez of Yuba City. The other man was identified as a 24-year-old man from Nicaragua whose identity is being withheld pending […]
Calif. oil regulator blasted out well permits before — and after — drilling law took effect
SACRAMENTO, California — California’s oil and gas regulator was actively issuing a series of permits for new wells when a new law took effect last month prohibiting those wells, the California Geologic Energy Management Division acknowledged Wednesday. CalGEM issued 30 permits to Long Beach-based Synergy Oil & Gas...
Animal crossing: Highway bridge aims to save California's cougars
Hollywood stars aren't the only celebrities who live in the hills around Los Angeles—Southern California's mountain lions also make their homes there and are sometimes almost as famous. The animal, also known as a puma or a cougar, is the region's apex predator, and spotting them is something of...
Surprise Firework Citations in Northern California After Fourth of July Celebrations
Despite persistent warnings about severe fines and dangers, Northern California saw a flurry of illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July, keeping law enforcement busy. This year, some agencies stepped up their game working undercover. The Sacramento Fire Department patrolled in unmarked cars, catching violators off guard. We actually patrolled...
Over $100 million is going toward projects to combat drought and climate change — here's what's being done
"It will take all of us working together to safeguard our communities and enhance water reliability." Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $179 million will be invested in water reuse projects across the American West. According to CleanTechnica, these projects will be centered in California and Utah, areas that often struggle with drought.
Northern California Man Arrested for Illegal Fireworks After Receiving Massive Fine
A 31-year-old Northern California resident was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after police discovered him in possession of over 100 pounds of illegal fireworks. This dramatic turn of events happened just days after Woodland Police announced the discovery of 120 illegal firework mortars following a search warrant executed at two separate homes in the city.
News reporter sues government over sideshow laws in a California county
(FOX40.COM) — The rise of illegal sideshows in California prompted several government and law enforcement agencies to up the ante on penalties – but a recent lawsuit accuses some of the new laws of being a violation of constitutional rights. • Video Above: California law enforcement seeks to crack down on sideshows Several areas from […]
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