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The Hilary hurri-quake 1 year ago brought double whammy from Mother Nature
One year ago this week, Mother Nature hit Southern California with a double whammy: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the ground even as Hurricane Hilary was flooding the streets.The earthquake, which hit Aug. 20, 2023 in Ventura County, did not cause serious damage but did bring major shaking to a large swath of Southern California.ABC7's Jory Rand and Jovana Lara were live on the air discussing Hilary - downgraded to a tropical storm when it made landfall in California - as the ceiling above them began to squeak and shake."Our studio is shaking right now," Rand informed viewers. "So not only are we dealing with a tropical storm - but it also appears we're now dealing with an earthquake."Hilary flooded streets and waterways throughout Southern California, setting rain records for downtown Los Angeles, Palm Springs and San Diego. One spot in San Bernardino County recorded some 13 inches of rainfall.
California’s Small-Scale Cannabis Farmers Quitting Amid Wildfires and Falling Prices
Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the exodus to continue near-term in the largest pot market in the United States. Unlike for traditional crops, pot cultivators cannot claim government monetary support for damage...
MarketInk: San Diego’s Red Door Interactive Promoting California Agriculture
Red Door Interactive, a San Diego marketing agency, has launched its first advertising campaign for California Grown, a taxpayer-supported organization that builds awareness, preference and appreciation for California-grown agricultural products. The campaign launched on July 31 for California Grown’s 2024-2025 season, a Red Door spokesperson told Times of San Diego....
California sends largest delegation to DNC to support Kamala Harris
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Around 500 delegates from California will be on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, throwing their support behind a fellow Californian, Kamala Harris. The Democrats are setting the stage in Chicago for their turn in the national spotlight. "The opportunity to nominate one of our...
Son of CCR’s Doug Clifford Arrested In Connection With Homicide And Missing Person Cases
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, was arrested in Portola, California on Wednesday, August 14th. The arrest is tied to a homicide in Nevada along with a missing person case in California. A warrant for Clifford’s arrest was sent out by the Reno Police Department regarding the shooting death of William Andrews. On Sunday (August 11th), Andrews was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities also allege that Clifford stole Andrews’ car and used it to flee the murder scene. Clifford’s girlfriend, Patricia Portella-Wright, was also reported missing on Friday (August 9th), and was believed to be in a vehicle that matched the description of Andrews’ Chevrolet Blazer. Clifford was arrested in Andrews’ vehicle after being spotted on a highway 50 miles northwest of Reno. On Thursday (August 15), an unidentified body that is believed to be Portella-Wright was found along a highway in Washoe County, Nevada. (Consequence of Sound)
Idaho man arrested in 1973 California cold case after DNA match
Boise, ID (CBS2) — According to CBS an Idaho man has been arrested after investigators in California used DNA to link him to a 1973 cold case. Investigators in Marin County used DNA to link 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen to the 1973 sexual assault and killing of Nina "Nadine" Fischer.
CHP officer in critical condition after being struck by car on 5 Freeway in Sylmar
A California Highway Patrol officer was critically injured Sunday after being hit by a vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar. The collision unfolded around 3:32 a.m. on the thoroughfare at the 210 Freeway interchange in Sylmar. According to the CHP, the officer was assisting a disabled vehicle in the slow lane of the freeway when the officer was struck by a 2023 Tesla. The officer was taken to Providence Holy Cross Hospital, where he remains. He suffered "major" injuries and has been listed in critical condition. The southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed near the 110 Freeway through Balboa Boulevard for several hours, but reopened before 10:45 a.m., authorities said. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have been factors in the cause for the crash. "It is unknown at this time if any automated driving features were activated on the Tesla at the time of the crash," the CHP said in a news release. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information was asked to contact the CHP's Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team at (323) 644-9550.
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