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5th human case of flea-borne typhus reported in Orange County
Public health advisories have been posted near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley after a case of flea-borne typhus was detected in the area."Most of the animals that spread the disease are cold-blooded, so when it's warmer, they're more active," explained Brian Brannon with Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control."It's spread by the actual flea dirt or the excrement of the fleas, so when you scratch yourself, that dirt gets into your bloodstream."There have been five confirmed cases of flea-borne typhus in Orange County this year. The most recent case was reported in Fountain Valley...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
(KRON) — As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their […]
Report: California factory farms perilously close to your produce
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. California is known throughout the country for its fruit and vegetable bounty. The golden state produces more than 40 percent of the vegetables we eat and 75 percent of its fruits and nuts. But the state has also struggled with deadly outbreaks of the E. coli pathogen on many of its produce farms — romaine lettuce and walnuts are two recent examples. When outbreaks happen, investigators work round the clock to trace the outbreak, sometimes leading back to contaminated water used to irrigate crops.
Returning to Panorama neighborhood one year after Tropical Storm Hilary
“So, I get a phone call from my battalion chief that says, hey, chief, we need you to come back. we've had a major event in the Panorama neighborhood," said Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras. Tropical Storm Hilary brought rushing water and mud flow into the Panorama neighborhood in Cathedral City. Resident John Trad The post Returning to Panorama neighborhood one year after Tropical Storm Hilary appeared first on KESQ.
Bodycam video shows struggle over Riverside County deputy's gun before fatal shooting
The Riverside County Sheriff has released body camera video of a deputy's struggle with two people that ultimately resulted in the fatal shooting of a female suspect.In the video, the male suspect can be seen waiting for the deputy behind a building and then attacking him. They struggle on the ground and wrestle for control of the deputy's firearm as the man is heard repeatedly telling the woman "Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!" and "Keep fighting!" The woman repeats over and over again "In the name of Jesus I rebuke you!"The incident happened around 1:10 a.m. on June 11...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
California IDs to be available in Apple, Google wallets
(KRON) — Californians will now have their state ID cards available on both Apple and Google wallets, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies – Apple and Google – to provide convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly on people’s phones,” Newsom said. The DMV says these […]
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Here are the medals California athletes won at the 2024 Paris Olympics
CALIFORNIA, USA — California Olympians brought home 22 medals, including seven gold, from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA brought home 126 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. This year marks the first time in Olympic history, the gold count at the end of the Olympics was tied between the U.S. and China.
California theme parks make the list of most visited theme parks globally
Three California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The yearly study looks at estimated theme park attendance for the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks […]
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