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California is worst state for road rage, confrontational drivers, data show
Many California drivers could tell horror stories about aggressive or even violent encounters with other motorists on the freeways and local roads.But now a new study confirms that the Golden State is indeed the absolute worst when it comes to road rage.Data analyzed by Forbes Advisor ranked California at the top of its list of states with the "most confrontational drivers," earning a 100 out of 100 in its rating system.That means relatively high percentages of drivers who say other motorists have cut them off on purpose, yelled or cursed at them, tailgated, or even got out of their cars...
UC Santa Barbara Golf Welcomes International Standout Dylan Ma and Local Talent Jackson Turner for 2024-25 Season
UC Santa Barbara Golf has added two new recruits, Jackson Turner and Dylan Ma, for the 2024-25 season, announced by Head Coach Chris Massoletti. Ma, from Beijing, has an impressive international competition record with multiple first-place finishes and 10 Top 10 finishes since 2023, planning to major in economics at UC Santa Barbara. Turner, an incoming freshman from Thousand Oaks, California, excelled at Westlake High School, earning MVP for four seasons and receiving league honors, choosing UC Santa Barbara over other universities.
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Business owners at an Asian shopping center on International Boulevard said they are fed up with the crime. “Mayor and chief of police, please do something. Oakland...
One Injured after car hits a powerline in Los Alamos, causing power outage
Los Alamos,Calif- Firefighter responded to a vehicle rollover in Los Alamos Thursday evening. Santa Barbara County says a male solo driver struck a powerline and tree with his pickup truck on the 101 northbound highway near Alisos Canyon road, causing a power outage in the area . Heavy extraction was required, the male driver did The post One Injured after car hits a powerline in Los Alamos, causing power outage appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
The next chapter for the Palm Theatre and preserving cinematic heritage
For 36 years Jim Dee has owned the Palm Theatre and has dedicated himself to sharing his passion for independent and alternative films with San Luis Obispo County. Join host Kris Kington-Barker as she talks with Jim and Skye McClennan, SLO Film Festival Director about the next chapter for the Palm Theatre, expanding independent and retrospective titles, and preserving cinematic heritage.
Fire crews put out of five-acre fire inside the Santa Maria Riverbed Thursday
Fire crews are responding to a half-acre fire in the Santa Maria Riverbed Thursday. The post Fire crews put out of five-acre fire inside the Santa Maria Riverbed Thursday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Four Takeaways From the Bankruptcy Filing Rocking a California Wine Company
Shortly after the news broke that one of California’s biggest wine companies, Vintage Wine Estates, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it appears that the company plans to lay off all of its employees, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Here are four things to know about the bankruptcy and mass layoff case that’s rocking California wine country:
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