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Sea lions continue to wash ashore amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
Storm System Brings Rain, Potential Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Watch to Northern California
In a weather report released early this morning by the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Californians are being reminded to stay alert as a storm system continues to sweep across the region. According to the National Weather Service, northern parts of the state should expect rain, with isolated thunderstorms possibly causing "brief heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds." The report also highlights a Flash Flood Watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar area, effective until 7 PM today due to potential debris flows.
Following taste of fall, temperatures in parts of the West to soar as August winds down
A record run of 100-degree days came to an end in Las Vegas on Friday, but AccuWeather meteorologists warn the heat will return to Sin City and other parts of the West this week. In the wake of the coolest weather since last spring, summertime heat will quickly rebound in...
Gavin Newsom Spars With Fox’s Bret Baier Over California Border Polices and Trump’s ‘Demagoguing’ Bipartisan Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) joined Fox News anchor Bret Baier for a lengthy discussion on some of the key issues being discussed during the Democrat National Convention this week and engaged in a debate about border policies. “This theme of this convention, a lot of it is about freedom....
Rushing out the door? How a Protein-Packed Breakfast Boosts School Focus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - (KBAK/KBFX) — Back to school is a busy time for many families. So many people are rushing out the door trying to figure out their routine all over again. Sometimes, a healthy breakfast can be forgotten. According to Jennifer Woodward a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, a...
Meet WWE wrestler Mick Foley at KRRJ Collectibles in-store signing Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One of the biggest stars of the WWF Attitude era wrestler Mick Foley is set to visit KRRJ Collectibles for an in-store signing Friday evening. You have the chance to meet the legendary WWE Hall of Famer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 23 at KRRJ Collectibles located at 1410 […]
Stone Ridge Christian School expands campus to include elementary school, adds football field
Just days away from the start of the fall semester, students were on campus at Stone Ridge Christian School for picture day and some light practice.The lead-up to this school year is a bit different."You can feel it in the air - everybody is talking about it. The community is talking about it - everyone is just so excited," Board President Renae DeJager said.Excited - about the expansion that is happening.The campus, which has been home to middle and high school students, is growing to house pre-k through 5th-grade students right next door instead of across town.DeJager says the move...
Elevated E. coli levels found at Avocado Lake Swim Beach, health officials say
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Elevated levels of E. coli have been found at Avocado Lake Swim Beach in Fresno County, according to the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Officials say the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board recollected a sample on Aug. 22 that recorded an E. coli concentration of 1553.1 MPN/100 […]
Burros just edge out Broncos in home win
The Burroughs girls’ tennis team hosted the Bishop Union Broncos on Thursday and escaped with a narrow victory on their home courts, 9-9 (71-64). At the end of competition, the score was tied at nine sets each, but the Lady Burros prevailed in the tie-breaker, which was total games won.
Community invited to join the Parade of 1,000 Flags
The community is invited to join your friends, neighbors, community leaders and public figures as Ridgecrest's Parade of !,000 Flags takes to the streets on Saturday, September 7. If you care to participate, there are no requirements or preregistration involved. “Just come and line up at 830 at the staging area, grab a flag, and join the parade,” invites committee member Pat Farris.
Feds, state AGs claim tech firm enabled landlords to artificially raise rents
The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general, including California AG Rob Bonta, sued a technology company Friday for allegedly creating software that enables landlords to artificially raise rents — especially in Southern California. Landlords use RealPage Inc.’s revenue management software to price multifamily rental units.
CIF has new guidelines to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Stadium lights beamed for the first game of the season for many districts throughout San Diego. The start of the new school year also brought new procedures to protect student-athletes from extreme heat. School districts must follow the California Interscholastic Federation Guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses...
Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Ohtani achieved the feat in his 126th game and the team’s 129th, the quickest in major league history and sixth ever to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a season. He’s also the first Dodgers player to do so. “It’s really more about the winning,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “Obviously the record is part of the process but I think the most important thing is about winning the game.”
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