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Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
SAN FRANCISCO - A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed Abu Obeida, who uses a wheelchair due to his injuries, flew into San Francisco International Airport. He said he looks...
BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency
California is experiencing whiplash between boom-and-bust cycles of prolonged drought and atmospheric rivers. The unpredictable nature of our climate makes The post BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency appeared first on The Business Journal.
Central Valley residents rally for right to know where toxic pesticides are applied
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 50 Central Valley residents who either live in a rural area or come from a background in farm work, rallied at the Shafter Youth Center to demand attention from the state. The concern goes towards toxic pesticides being released in areas such as...
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes rise in California
Hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community have risen for the second year in a row, according to the latest “State of Pride” report from the California Department of Justice. Between 2022 and 2023, the report showed hate crimes motivated by anti-LGBTQ bias increased more than 86%...
Antonio Villaraigosa Announces Second Run for California Governor, Promising Problem-Solving Leadership
Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Mayor of Los Angeles, has thrown his hat into the ring for California's gubernatorial race in 2026, aiming to lead a state where he believes anything is possible with hard work and determination. His campaign announcement, which aired on both NBCLA and Telemundo 52, places Villaraigosa in a growing roster of Democratic contenders vying for the seat as Governor Gavin Newsom reaches the end of his term, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Marshalls to open new location in former Lakeport Kmart site, 60 jobs planned for store
Off-price retailer Marshalls is opening new locations in multiple states across the country, with one planned for Lakeport later this summer. A web page dedicated to new store openings lists the Lake County city among others in Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas. A spokesperson with Marshalls confirmed the location will open Aug. 22 at 2017 S. Main St. but did not provide further ...
PIT BOX: Tight West Series championship fight heads to Shasta Speedway
After consecutive events at Irwindale Speedway earlier this month, ARCA Menards Series West drivers and teams head to the Northern California for Saturday’s Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway (8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing). The Shasta 150 marks the 16th time the West Series will compete...
Humboldt County Drug Task Force Seizes Firearms and Narcotics in Eureka; Arrest Warrant Issued for Convicted Felon
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On July 24th, 2024, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant...
Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s chronic housing shortage
It’s not hyperbole to declare that California’s most serious economic, social and political issue is its chronic shortage of housing, particularly for families in the lower income brackets. As the yawning gap between demand and supply, especially in urban areas, pushes costs upward, it drags down the economy...
California wildfires spread and mass evacuation ordered as home explodes in park fire
Evacuation orders have been issued for the area around Chico Regional Airport which is just four miles north of the Californian town of 100,000 residents with alarming pictures showing the wildfire stretching across the horizon
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