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SF Department of Public Health urges ease restrictions on addiction medicine
On Wednesday, Dr. Grant Colfax, called on state lawmakers to pass a bill that lowers restrictions on medicines meant to treat opioid addictions. Dr. Colfax insisted that these medications have been affected by what he calls “excessive restrictions” at the state and federal level. The director of Behavioral...
As heat records continue to fall, scientists still optimistic about climate strategy
SAN FRANCISCO -- 2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records. The dog days of summer, which are traditionally the hottest days of the year, just got a little hotter.According to federal climate scientists at NOAA, July 2024 is now the warmest July on record for the world as well as for the state.California shattered its previous record by almost 2 degrees F, heating up to an average 81.7 degrees. According to the San Francisco...
‘A customer got violent’: Self-checkout proposal aims to help retail workers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As technology advances, many stores have introduced self-service checkout stations— however, California lawmakers worry that self-checkout is actually putting workers in danger rather than just reducing costs. Los Angeles Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talked Wednesday about a new proposal that aims to solve this problem, providing workers safety and customer satisfaction. “The […]
California's effort to crack down on retail theft continues in July with 167 arrests
A California Highway Patrol-led task force targeting organized retail theft across the state made 167 arrests in July, officials said. The arrests stemmed from 128 separate investigations and represented more than twice the number of arrests reported by the California Organized Retail Crime Task Force over the prior month, according to a statement...
California Strawberry Commission showcases environmental stewardship at field day
Strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered on Aug. 8 for the 10th Anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day. The showcase is the largest research and education event for the California strawberry industry, according to a news release. This anniversary event marks a decade of collaboration between the California Strawberry Commission and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, showcasing advancements in sustainable strawberry farming that benefit growers, farmworkers, students, consumers, the environment and local communities in the state.
Taft Police activity for Aug. 14-15
Officer initiated activity at Tyler St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at A St Park, A St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. Occurred at Foster's Donuts on Kern St. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). 8:30 Animal Control. Officer initiated activity at San Emidio St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 8:37 Animal Control. Occurred at Bell Av/E....
Chamber celebrates new management for High Desert Haven at ribbon-cutting event
Ambassadors of the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the new management for High Desert Haven Thursday afternoon. High Desert Haven is an assisted living and memory care facility that first opened in 1997. Its mission is to promote independence and increase the quality of life for its residents.
2024 Fall Prospect Baseball Camp
Hannah Walker Come showcase your talents in front of the Roadrunner Baseball Coaching Staff. If you aspire to be a Roadrunner, this is how to get that process started. Participants will be guided through a pro-style evaluation workout at Hardt Field. Ages Welcome: 9th-12th Grade & Transfers Gender: Male Sunday 8/25/2024 Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Location: Hardt Field on the Campus of Cal State University, Bakersfield Sign up Here.
The second suspense file hearing: Which California bills survived? And which bills died?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fate of hundreds of bills in the California legislature was decided on in a fast-paced, auction-style manner Thursday. The process, known as the Suspense file hearing, is a biannual event where the Appropriations committees of both houses rule if fiscal bills will move forward or are held at the desk.
TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges
The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges in California....
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San Jose to sign groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating retail crime in California.
Officers Seize 133 Pounds of Fentanyl at Border, Top Take for Year in California
Fentanyl discovered in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest such seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, officials said Thursday. The seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages, along with 227.96 pounds of cocaine in 77 packages. The...
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
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