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UP’s 4014 Makes Big Impression
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (MPG) – Hundreds braved scorching temperatures to line railroad tracks from Oroville to Roseville, awaiting a glimpse of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific’s Big Boy engine 4014. Union Pacific’s Big Boy strolled comfortably into Oroville around 2:15 Thursday, July 11, puffing steam...
Eight Women Selected for Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities
Has been named dean of the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley. She will assume her new role in February 2025. Currently, she serves as a professor of optometry, deputy dean of the faculty of health, and director of the Centre for Vision and Eye Research at Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.When Kerith the golden retriever and her companions come to visit a fire station they bring smiles. Just ask Kerith's human, Heidi Carman."Kerith lives for this," said Carman. "She's so excited when she sees her firefighter and first responder friends in general."The feeling's mutual for Capt. Mike Lewis and his colleagues at San Rafael Fire Station 51. "It definitely lights up our day as well," Lewis said. "I really feel like we're changing lives and making their mental health a little bit...
Racist Vandalism on Highway 128
Saoirse Byrne was on her way home to Boonville about 9 p.m. Saturday, when she saw a horrifying message just after entering Mendocino County on Highway 128. The flashing road sign, which usually says “Expect Delays” had been changed to read “[N-word]s arent welcome.”. She pulled her...
California Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule!
Driving in California can be an adventure, with its bustling highways and scenic routes. However, navigating the roads also requires a thorough understanding of the state’s traffic laws to ensure safety and avoid fines. One of the most significant updates in California traffic rules for 2024 concerns the “Right Turn on Red” (RTOR) rule. This blog aims to provide an in-depth look at the RTOR rule, the recent changes, and what drivers need to know to stay compliant.
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin speaks with Eyewitness News from RNC Convention
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Eyewitness News spoke with California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin early Thursday afternoon. Rankin was taking in the sights of Milwaukee and the RNC Convention as she spoke about what to expect from former President Donald Trump's address Thursday night. The Vice Chair also touched on...
The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
C-WIN: On the Brink: Repeat of Massive Sturgeon Die-Offs Likely
Warm Water in Delta Setting Stage for Another Catastrophe, Organization Warns. Press release from the California Water Impact Network. Huge die-offs of white sturgeon in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuary over the last two years were so devastating that the California Fish and Game Commission recently moved to list the iconic gamefish under the state Endangered Species Act.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
High temps return to Bay Area, Central Coast on Thursday
The weather system that scorched the Bay Area and Central Coast in early July is hanging a U-turn and is headed back to the region with more heat, according to the National Weather Service. Around July 4, a ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere was sitting right off the coast and pushed temperatures into the triple digits in some inland areas for the better part of two weeks. That same system is now boomeranging up from the southwestern desert region and will drag high temperatures back into the region starting Wednesday and lasting until the middle of next week, said weather...
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