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CAL FIRE's updated online wildfire map shows aircraft movements, live video
State fire officials have unveiled a newly upgraded online map to provide residents with timely information on wildfires. CAL FIRE's Incident Map displays information about all wildfires handled by the department that reach 10 acres in size or above, representatives said. "Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time...
Dehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by California firefighters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by California firefighters. The coyote was about 6 weeks old, said Colleen Crowley, spokesperson for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Photos of the July 4 rescue on social media show a big-eared pup bundled up...
Outmigration cost California $24B in departed incomes as poorer people move in
(The Center Square) - Outmigration to other states cost California $24 billion in outgoing personal incomes across 2021 and 2022, according to new IRS data. Departing Californians were significantly wealthier and more likely to have children or spouses than incoming Americans, suggesting wealthy families are leaving the state as poorer individuals come to seek their California dream. California lost a net 144,203 tax filers in the two years, representing $24 billion in lost personal adjusted gross income for the state. Those leaving the state had...
California advances first-in-nation plan to set water budgets for cities statewide
California officials have approved a first-of-its-kind regulation that will set long-term limits on the amounts of water the state’s urban utilities can use on an annual basis. The State Water Resources Control Board granted unanimous support Wednesday to sweeping conservation measures that are expected to generate about 500,000 acre-feet in water savings each year by…
California's Central Valley fares poorly on education study, while Bay Area shines
Two California Bay Area cities were named the most-educated metros in the nation, while five Central Valley cities were ranked in the bottom 10 in a WalletHub study released on July 2. Visalia, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, had the dubious distinction of finishing both last in the state...
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Two Popular Baby Bottle Companies Are Being Sued Over Microplastic Concerns
A group of concerned parents have banned together to file a class action lawsuit against two popular baby bottle manufacturers. In the suit, the parents allege that both Philips Avent and Dr. Brown's intentionally mislead consumers about the safety of certain baby bottles and sippy cups, which the parents claim can expose infants and toddlers to harmful microplastics. Find out if your baby's bottles are included in Dr. Browns baby bottle lawsuit, and what you need to know about the claims being made. A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Dr. Brown's baby bottles.On June 25, 2024 a proposed...
Hoping to reduce Colorado River dependency, Southern California bets big on wastewater recycling
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Can wastewater be made potable again on a mass scale? Water-district managers in California think so. At a wastewater treatment plant in Carson in the Los Angeles area, scientists and engineers have been fine-tuning their purification process since 2019. The facility — known as the...
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