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Intersect Power provides major donations to FIND Food Bank
A collaboration between FIND Food Bank and Intersect Power has provided more than $100,000 to local food banks in Riverside County since 2023. Intersect Power is a clean energy company which develops and operates low-carbon energy to its customers. Since last year, the company has made donations to support FIND Food Bank’s food...
Earthquake strikes Lake Elsinore, seismologist says quakes on rise in Southern California
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said this year, there have been 13 earthquakes in Southern California with magnitudes of 4.0 or greater. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey nearly added another scale when it reported a preliminary magnitude 3.9 quake just west of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. ...
Cabazon Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Severe Neglect Found on Property
Authorities in Riverside County have apprehended a local man after a distressing discovery of emaciated and neglected animals on his property in Cabazon. The Riverside County Animal Services conducted a raid on August 14, seizing a total of five horses, which displayed signs of severe malnutrition with "their ribs, hip point and spines were very prominent," as noted in a report by the Riverside County.
Danger in the Dust: Coachella Valley Residents Struggle to Breathe
Outside her home in Riverside County, near the north shore of the Salton Sea, Sara Renteria is struggling to breathe. She has to speak in short sentences, and pauses often to take a breath. When she was diagnosed with asthma as an adult about five years ago, Renteria said her...
29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo!
Save the date for our 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo!. The Valley-Wide Employment Expo offers you the opportunity to engage with leading employers in the region. Whether you are seeking a new job or simply considering your options, this in-person event is the ideal platform. Make sure to attend for networking, workshops, and potential job opportunities. Save the date and prepare to advance in your career!
California Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Doomsday-Driven AI Bill
This month, the California State Assembly is set to vote on Senate Bill 1047, legislation that could significantly disrupt AI research. If history is any guide, California could once again drag the entire country towards unpopular tech regulation. Yet the bill's sponsors have been caught off guard by the backlash from academics and the AI industry. "I did not appreciate how toxic the division is," admitted state Sen. Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco), who introduced the bill.
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks
The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools. The post California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills to fight retail crimes, car thefts and stolen good sales
Governor Gavin Newsom along with a large group of lawmakers, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and retailers came together on Friday in San Jose to celebrate what they hope will curb retail theft.Newsom signed 10 new bills into law that aim to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts and the sale of stolen goods in California.MORE: Home Depot employee in her 70s fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuitVideos of smash and grabs became a more common sight during the pandemic.But since 2022, California has been cracking down on retail thefts from issuing millions of dollars in crimefighting...
Bay Area loses thousands of jobs in July as tech layoffs jolt economy
Bay Area employers slashed thousands of jobs in July, an unsettling economic setback that suggests that the waves of layoffs in the struggling tech industry are more broadly affecting the region’s employment prospects. Much of last month’s job losses in the Bay Area resulted from big employment cuts in...
Upper Park reopening | Medical aid program for unhoused expanding | Pets lost in the Park Fire must be picked up at local shelters
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 16. Parts of Upper Park to reopen today — Ken Devol, NSPR. Medical respite program for unhoused people is expanding in Redding — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Pet owners have until today to pick up dogs...
Northern California forecast: What to expect with milder, windier conditions this weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Friday will be a seasonable day in Northern California ahead of a mild weekend. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Friday's forecast high temperature in downtown Sacramento will be 95 degrees, which was the same high on Thursday. The average for this time of year is 93 degrees.
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