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SailGP AI Camera Can Stop Collisions Before They Happen
The fastest sailing boats in the world are whizzing by me in all directions, but my attention is focused on the one that's not moving. It's the boat representing the US team in the SailGP race series. On the stern of this F-50 hydrofoil is a new camera that could change the way spectators watch this sport.
California regulators step up support for offshore wind
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial…
$3.935 Million State Grant is a ‘Game Changer’ for Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is excited to support and enhance the movement of goods across the state of California and throughout the supply chain with the announcement of a $3.935 million award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This historic investment, known as the California Port Data Partnership, will revolutionize direct cloud-based data management and sharing amongst California’s five containerized ports to accelerate climate adaptation and resiliency, workforce development, zero-emission vehicle deployment, and increased grid support and reliability. As the nation’s preeminent global goods movement gateway, California ports are responsible for handling forty percent of all containerized imports and thirty percent of all containerized exports in the United States.
Bear River Casino Resort Unveils New Poker Room, Three Rivers Eatery
Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta, California, recently unveiled a special event space, a new location for the poker room, the Three Rivers Eatery, and the remodeling of the Tish-Non ballroom during its monthly Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer. Bear River Casino Resort reveals new Three Rivers Eatery, private dining...
Heat wave to bake most of the Bay Area for several days
A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Except for coastal areas, most of the region is under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning.Tuesday is likely to be the hottest day and temperatures for some far inland areas could reach 108 degrees, the weather service said. Although the latest heat wave isn't expected to set temperature records, dangerous heat will still pose risks for heat-related illnesses.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaAn excessive heat warning is in effect from 11...
San Francisco AIDS Walk sees fall-off in attendance
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sunday morning, people gathered for the 38th annual AIDS Walk in San Francisco but something was missing this year -- the crowds. With many effective HIV treatment options available, AIDS has fallen out of public view and participation in the walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.Each year a tiny portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt is unfurled so people attending the AIDS Walk understand why they're really there. This was the first time Ayden Shupe had seen the panel for his uncle Donald who died in 1988 when Ayden was only 3...
East San Jose medical center to no longer close but some concerns remain
SAN JOSE — Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned. Hospital leadership announced a revised plan on Friday that will keep the hospital, but downgrade it from a level 2 trauma center to a level 3 trauma center.Back in March when it was announced that RMC would close, Darcie Green sprung into action."This hospital whether it's owned by HCA, whoever it's owned by, belongs to the community," said Green. "It's been there as long as the community can remember."Green is a community activist with the group "Rescue Our Medical Care...
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Extreme weather in California fueling Redding's hottest July ever
Brutally hot summers are nothing new for Redding. But this summer's torch parade of blazing hot temperatures is melting the record books. So far in July, the average temperature in Redding has been about 110 degrees. That's because there have been 11 days in which the high temperature surpassed 110, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. ...
Willits Residents Rally to Save Beloved Redwoods
A grassroots effort by Willits residents to save a pair of redwood trees from being cut down by developers building a new Starbucks has been successful. A series of letters to the editor posted in the Willits Weekly spurred action, informing community members that Starbucks was remodeling the former Jack in the Box building at the 700 block of Main Street with the intention to remove two large redwood trees on the property. The letter writers argued the loss of the trees would remove needed shade cover, air purification, and carbon sequestration. One letter also pointed out the irony of cutting down two healthy redwoods within sight of the town’s iconic “Gateway to the Redwoods” sign.
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