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Several blazes, including a 'megafire,' growing in Oregon amid dry fuel and high temperatures
A slight respite from hot, dry weather Monday slowed the hunger for acreage among Oregon's eight major wildfires, but an ominous forecast loomed as the state welcomed outside help. Oregon's largest blaze, the Cow Valley Fire along the state's desolate eastern flank, stood at 132,528 acres Monday, with 5% containment...
Top Chef Masters star Naomi Pomeroy dead at 49 after ‘drowning accident’ while floating down the river, friends claim
AWARD-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy has died at the age of 49. The former Top Chef Masters contestant’s passing was confirmed by friends on Monday. At first, the woman was unidentified as she was one of three people tubing down the Willamette River outside of Portland, Oregon. Days later, it was confirmed that the woman was […]
No Safe Parking in Arcata and What’s Good at the Friday Night Market
This week on the NCJ Preview, we talk about the food pick you should be looking for at the Friday Night Market, and how Humboldt's only program, the Arcata House Partnership is coming to a close. As well as, introducing the Journals new reporter, Kelby McIntosh! Links down bellow👇🏼
[Update: Evacuation Orders Reduced to Warnings] New Fire East of Yreka Threatens Structures Near Siskiyou County Airport
A vegetation fire is burning in Siskiyou County east of Yreka near the Siskiyou County Airport. The blaze, ominously dubbed the Paradise Fire, began around 2:30 p.m. July 15, amid a summer storm that included thunderstorms accompanied by showers, though the source of the fire is unconfirmed at this time.
San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards
San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins. The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation and, for the first time, the awards combined... The post San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
California Awards $27 Million to Container Ports
Port of Los Angeles to Integrate AI into Truck Appointment System. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. California’s business and economic development office has awarded $27 million to fund 10 projects at its five container ports to improve data systems and interoperability to strengthen the nation’s supply chain.
Gambling interests gave $1M to California lawmakers. Did it influence their votes?
California’s rival gambling interests gave the 22 members of an obscure legislative committee more than $1 million in campaign donations. Did the cash infusion to this “juice committee” influence members’ votes?
Coastal consultant speaks up on sea level rise, local impact of state regulations
During a community forum last week, a longtime coastal planning consultant shared insight on sea level rise policies in the state and their local impact. During the Speak Up Newport’s monthly meeting on Wednesday (July 10), the featured speaker was Don Schmitz, president and principal planner of the land use consulting firm Schmitz & Associates. Schmitz represents a wide variety of clients, including the city of Newport Beach, for items that go before the California Coastal Commission. He also works as the consultant for Smart Coast California. He’s been involved with coastal planning and issues related to sea level rise for many years.
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