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San Joaquin County’s Lodi Lake closed to swimmers due to bacteria risk
(FOX40.COM) — A lake in San Joaquin County was recently deemed unsafe for swimmers after officials found “elevated levels of bacteria” during a routine testing of the water. According to the city of Lodi, the Lodi Lake will be closed until further notice as of Wednesday. Swimming in the lake will be prohibited; however, the […]
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
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 near the Getty Center. 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.It's the second deadly crash involving a mountain lion on Southern California freeways in recent weeks, after another big cat was found dead on the 101 Freeway in June, just a short distance from where the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction continues.
Progress made in containing Thompson Fire amid triple-digit Calif. heat wave
Fire officials said Thursday they have made substantial progress in stopping the forward progress of the massive Thompson Fire in northern California and held out hope evacuees could soon return to their homes.
Scrambling CA homeowners consider ‘going without insurance’
Ray Barrios lives in one of many large, single-family homes that line the squiggly, narrow streets of Brentwood. The community is manicured. Planned. Developed. No “wildland urban interface” here. The flammable hills just north of this LA neighborhood that look like typical tinder – open dry grass or trees with dense undergrowth – feel far away.
Farmer Boys to open new location in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — Farmer Boys will hold a grand opening for their new location at 35104 Merle Haggard Dr. in Bakersfield on July 12th and 13th. Farm Boys representative Krystal Pfeil joined Eyewitness News Mornings to show what they have to offer.
KCSO East Area Substation Section- Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Member Arrested
Kern County Sheriff’s Office – Public Information Officer. On 6/14/2024, Deputies from the East Area Substations Section began working on a Community Oriented Policing project (COPs) in the Tehachapi area. Deputies learned about numerous Vagos motorcycle gang members in the area that were harassing customers at a local business.
Photos show drowsy bear waking up in mountains after hectic day in Chatsworth
A bear who climbed a tree in Chatsworth and stayed there for hours Tuesday is back in the peace and quiet of Southern California's mountain wilderness. Photos provided by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife show the bear with a history of adventurous travel resting in the wilderness after she was tranquillized and removed late Tuesday morning from the tree in a San Fernando Valley neighborhood. The bear drew onlookers from a nearby apartment complex after wandering around the business park, jumping a chain-link fence and camping out overnight on a tree branch.
New California regulation could require cooler workspaces
STOCKTON - A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.If adopted, anything over 87 degrees while working inside and companies may need to find alternatives.Business owners told CBS13 they understand how important it is to stay cool when you're working indoors. "Heat's been a thing for a while now so luckily we have a lot of measures in place," said Chris Ward, the Vice President of Operations for Pacific Coast Producers, a farmer-owned canned fruit company. Ward welcomes Cal-OSHA's new proposal to have employers keep the temperature below...
Historic Granite School, homes saved from fire in Woody
The historic Granite School and multiple homes were saved from a vegetation fire at Woody Granite and Oakberry roads in Woody on Wednesday. Arriving firefighters saw a column of smoke in the distance and air support said the Berry Fire had the potential to burn 1,000 acres, but it was kept to 60, a Kern County Fire Department news release said.
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