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California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
State Capitol: Target vs. Shoplifters — Villainized by Corporate Lobbying with the Newest California Bill
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 1990 was first introduced to the California state legislature here at the beginning of 2024 by Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo. Now, as of July 2024, the bill “swept across the legislature” to be voted as amended, according to Digital Democracy. If passed and...
Heat rising in SoCal Inland with cooler coastal temperatures
Southern California temperatures will remain above average across interior areas this week, while staying cooler closer to the coast, where there will be a strong onshore breeze, the National Weather Service said Monday.
Search underway for 70-year-old California man who went missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Friday after taking his Jeep on an off-road trail in California, authorities said. Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County Friday afternoon, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Searchers from multiple agencies and organizations are involved in the search, according to the sheriff's office. The search for Elliott continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area, the sheriff's office said.
Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday...
Northern California Olympians: When they compete and how to watch
With the 2024 Summer Olympics just days away, many Northern Californians have punched their ticket to the City of Lights. Learn more about them and keep track of when and how to watch them here. All times are in Pacific Daylight Time. (In video player above: KCRA 3's Deidre Fitzpatrick...
RIFA Infestation Rings Alarm Bells in Western California
With California Ag Today, I’m Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. If it’s not aggressive hornets it’s aggressive ants! The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, in the Montecito area. They believe the infestation originated from the importation of RIFA-infected nursery stock shipped from Riverside County in September of last year.
VP Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee for president
Vice President and Bay Area native Kamala Harris has enough delegates to win the democratic presidential nomination with help from shoring up most of President Biden's delegates.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi made the motion to endorse Kamala Harris for President at a virtual meeting of California's Democratic National Convention delegation. With the endorsement of California's delegation, Kamala Harris now has enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination for President.Bay Area analysts weigh three factors that are most likely to influence the election and impact California.Live updates: Kamala Harris secures enough delegatesVideo in the media player above...
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
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