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Doctors highlight hidden health risks associated with Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they're not exactly harmless. The Consumer Products Safety Commission says emergency room trips for fireworks injuries rise year after year. But even a professional fireworks show can affect long-term health effects in ways you might find surprising.If you're planning your own backyard pyrotechnics display, keep in mind nearly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries last year alone.Doctors say to wear pants, closed-toed shoes and protect your eyes.Explosive and projectile fireworks are illegal in California, but even ones labeled "safe and sane" such as fountains, sparklers and pinwheels...
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Could a Costco with apartments help California's affordable housing crisis?
If Costco's proposal for a mixed-use retail and housing development in California is successful, you won't have to go far to pick up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 30 rolls of toilet paper. The company, in partnership with developer Thrive Living, announced plans in June to open a new South...
California joins 26 states in requiring students take personal finance class
(The Center Square) – Over half of U.S. states now require high school students to receive a financial literacy course before they graduate after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill passed by the California Legislature. With the passage of California’s law requiring schools to offer a course in personal finance by the 2027-28 school year and requiring the class of 2031 to receive at least one class, a total of 26 states now require students to take a course on how to manage money, according...
Sloppy Storm Commit Eight Errors in Loss to Inland Empire
LAKE ELSINORE – Every minor league team gets a home game on either July 3 or July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and a big gate. For the Lake Elsinore Storm, it meant a large crowd that stayed for every pitch. Unfortunately, the crowd hung around for the fireworks and festivities and not for baseball.
Two Dana Hills Students Recognized for Reuniting Toddler with Family
Dana Hills High School sophomores Miguel Aguilar, 16, and Oswaldo Pinto, 15, were awarded certificates of recognition from the City of Dana Point and the Orange County Sheriff's Department for their bravery during the Tuesday, July 2, Dana Point City Council meeting. “On June 13th, over on Stone Hill, right...
Alumni to join RHS Band director Patrick Winters for special reunion
The mid-1980s may have been the heyday of the past century for Redlands High School’s Terrier Marching Band program, which flourished competitively under the direction of Patrick Winters. Winters ran the band program from 1977 to 1986, and despite its tiny size — Redlands was far outnumbered by other...
CAL FIRE's updated online wildfire map shows aircraft movements, live video
State fire officials have unveiled a newly upgraded online map to provide residents with timely information on wildfires. CAL FIRE's Incident Map displays information about all wildfires handled by the department that reach 10 acres in size or above, representatives said. "Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time...
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