Mammoth Lakes
LATEST NEWS
Newsom’s $24 billion loss: California has worst homeless rates in nation after record spending
California is now home to more than a third of the nation’s homeless population, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) $24 billion bid to solve the crisis. After a state audit revealed California failed to track more than $24 billion in taxpayer funds targeting homelessness, Newsom has faced criticism for his leadership on the issue. The […]
Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices Against Smart & Final Escalate
California politician calls for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions. On July 1, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., sent an oversight request to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), outlining concerns regarding Chedraui/Smart & Final's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and calling for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions.
'Terrified' wife stranded in Las Vegas as husband left brain damaged after 'drunk driver' hits taxi
Cincinnati man Brad Bognar had been in a taxi with a good friend of his in the Nevada city of Las Vegas when they were hit by a drunk driver, his wife has said as she described his shocking injuries
NV Energy putting crews on standby in case of possible power outages this weekend
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & FOX 11) — As Nevada braces for multiple days in a row of triple digit heat, additional NV Energy crews are on standby this weekend according to a company spokesperson. NV Energy was not available for an interview, but the company shared the following...
Fire restrictions for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District go into effect
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Fire restrictions for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District are now in effect. The restrictions went into effect on Tuesday and will remain in effect until further notice. All outdoor recreational and cooking fires are prohibited in the district, except for the use of propane, electric,...
2 hospitalized after car runs red light near Atlantis Casino in Reno
Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a three-car crash near the Atlantis Casino in Reno Wednesday morning. Officer Chris Johnson with the Reno Police Department said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. on July 3 near the intersection of Peckham Lane and South Virginia St. after a car ran a red light.
BLM proposes 250-acre land sale to oil company
Federal land managers plan to sell nearly 250 acres of public land in east-central Nevada to the state’s only crude oil refinery, the Eagle Springs Refinery, operated by Foreland Refining Corporation. On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management published a draft environmental assessment detailing the potential sale of hundreds of acres of public land roughly 64 miles southwest of Ely in Railroad Valley to “allow for future expansion of the refinery,” despite the state’s push to move away from fossil fuels. ...
‘I can’t believe I did this,’ says builder as he loses $20k – his mistake is easy to avoid after he was hoodwinked
A RESIDENT said he was scammed out of $20,000 after a recommendation from staff at a store. Job Benyamin Hall said he was shocked and embarrassed after a contractor he had hired did not do his job correctly. Hall explained that he was looking to build a store on his property in Nevada. The retired […]
Palm Springs postpones July 6 Concert due to extreme heat warning
The city of Palm Springs has canceled a planned weekend concert due to the extreme heat warning. The concert was set to be held at the Downtown Park as part of the city's Fourth of July activities. Temperatures are set to be around 120 degrees on that day, according to our First Alert Weather team. The post Palm Springs postpones July 6 Concert due to extreme heat warning appeared first on KESQ.
Producer With Checkered History Eyes Purchase of Dolby Theatre, Home to Oscars
The home of the Oscars telecast may soon be purchased by a producer and local venue owner with a checkered history in and around the entertainment business. The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Elie Samaha is in discussions to acquire the Dolby Theatre.Film Academy Invites 487 to Join Including Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Lily Gladstone, Chris Silbermann and Celine Song The 3,400-seat Dolby, part of the separately owned Ovation complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, is contracted with the Motion Picture Academy through 2028. Bloomberg reported in October 2023 that the venue could sell for $70 million. It’s currently owned by the...
Evacuation orders lifted after Simi Valley brush fire threatens homes, grows to more than 100 acres
Evacuation orders have been lifted after a brush fire threatened homes and grew to more than 100 acres in Simi Valley.The fire erupted around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near the 2800 block of Sharp Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.An evacuation order was issued shortly after for homes along Ditch Road, but residents were allowed back in the neighborhood by the evening when Simi Valley police said the blaze was contained."The Ventura County Fire Department will be mopping hot spots and monitoring the area throughout the night," police said in a statement. "All roads are now...
World’s Largest Rubber Duck Back in Southern California at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium
A rubber duck the size of a six-story building will be landing at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium Wednesday to entertain visitors during the Fourth of July and other festivities. “Mama Duck,” dubbed the “World’s Largest Rubber Duck” will be inflated on the stadium field Wednesday morning and remain there...
Stray firework blows hole in man’s Long Beach apartment, explodes in his bedroom
The man escaped unharmed even though the explosion happened just a few feet from the bed where he was sleeping. The post Stray firework blows hole in man’s Long Beach apartment, explodes in his bedroom appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Mosquito spraying scheduled next week for Basset, Monterey Park
Trucks spraying insecticide will roll through parts of Basset and Monterey Park, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Wednesday. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has scheduled “Ultra-Low Volume … truck-mounted adulticide treatments” in response to the increase in mosquitoes and risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Bassett and Monterey Park, according to the district. The insecticide is intended for flying adult mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.