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PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
Statewide ballot initiatives finalized in California after record number of initiative withdrawals and legislative action
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 3, Brew. This will be the last Daily Brew of the week due to the July 4 holiday. Check back next Monday, July 8, for an all-new Daily Brew!. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Statewide ballot initiatives...
California College Classes in Prison Transformative, Claims State
SAN DIEGO, CA — The recent graduation of 23 incarcerated individuals from UC Irvine’s LIFTED program at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility marks a significant milestone in California’s prison education reforms, according to an opinion piece in the San Diego Tribune. Shannon Swain, Superintendent for the California...
Free fishing days announced for California public
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the dates of two, free fishing days for all Californians. On July 6 and August 31, the public is invited out to California’s lakes, rivers and streams to fish with no license required. Free fishing days offer first time anglers and families […]
California soaring costs could spell ‘devastating’ future for Golden State
California’s aging population is raising concerns as young people turn to other states for cheaper housing and a lower cost of living. In the state’s largest city, the age gap is striking. Between 2012 and 2022, the number of residents in Los Angeles under the age of 10 decreased by 20%, and those between 10 […]
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
Newsom heading to DC to ‘stand with’ Biden at high-stakes governors meeting
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is heading to Washington, D.C., to “stand with” President Joe Biden at a meeting with Democratic governors that could decide the party’s presidential nominee this November. Newsom will head to the capital on Wednesday “to stand with the President,” a Newsom campaign spokesman told KCRA News. The news comes as murmurs […]
Insurance crisis that started in Florida, California is spreading. Your state could be next
Insurance premiums are rising in many states following multiple climate disasters. The crisis is altering both the residential and commercial real estate markets, as deals fall apart over the cost and availability of insurance. Because the impact varies from state to state, insurance issues are changing the competitive landscape. An...
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters
Moving forward, almost all new rental contracts in California will require no more than one month’s rent as a security deposit. The post Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas rank among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several agricultural areas in the Golden State land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula […]
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