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$18 million NOAA grant to aid Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the awards that are recommended for funding under the Transformational Habitat Restoration & Coastal Resilience grant program. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) California has been recommended to receive $18 million over three years to launch the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR),...
Rock thrown through window of Rep. Michelle Steel's OC office
Somebody threw a rock through an office window at Rep. Michelle Steel's district office in Cypress.According to Steel's office, the rock was thrown through the second-story window of the office in the 10800 block of Holder Street on Friday morning.No injuries were reported. She shared several photos of the damage, two of which show the shattered window."Violence of any kind has no place in our society, and no amount of it will stop me from doing what I believe is right for Southern California families,'' said Steel, R-Cypress, in a statement.The attack was the second instance of vandalism at the office this year, according to a statement from Steel's representatives, who blamed pro-Palestinian protesters for damage caused in January.There was no indication of who carried out the rock-throwing attack Friday.According to her office, it occurred "after Steel's office received dozens of calls from pro-Hamas protesters demanding she not attend (Israeli Prime Minister) Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress."The incident is being investigated by the Cypress Police Department.City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.
California town decimated by 2018 wildfire threatened again by state’s largest this year, as fires plague Oregon and Canada
An evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Paradise, where residents say the smell of smoke and sight of advancing flames on the horizon is enough to retraumatize them with the same horrors unleashed by California’s deadliest wildfire in 2018, which incinerated much of the town.
Entreprenuer Workshops at Loveland Church
Loveland Church in Fontana is holding Entrepreneur Workshops designed to empower aspiring business owners with the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to navigate the dynamic world of business. Through interactive sessions, expert insights, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and create sustainable business models.
Mega Millions ticket worth $415,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $331 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be $400,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $415,055 was sold at the Palma Liquor on La Palma Avenue in La Palma, California. The...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells
Mosquitoes collected in Indian Wells tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, prompting increased efforts to reduce transmission, officials said today. The virus-positive samples were collected near the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and El Dorado Drive, according to a statement from the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The post First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells appeared first on KESQ.
Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry
One of the largest wine producers in the country filed for bankruptcy this week.The news of Vintage Wine Estates filing for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry."Execution of the IPO. I think it was rushed," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank executive vice president.The Santa Rosa-based company went public in 2020. Under it, over 30 wine and spirit brands.Most of its products are in the $15 to $20 range. To understand what might have gone wrong, we spoke with McMillan, one of the top wine-business analysts in the country.MORE: Invasive lanternflies that have potential to affect entire industries intercepted...
Joshua Tree National Park top choice for spreading ashes of dearly departed
A recent poll revealed Joshua Tree National Park as the top choice by Californians to spread the ashes of dearly departed loved ones. A survey by Choice Mutual, an insurance agency specializing in final expense life insurance, found that Californians chose Joshua Tree National Park as a preferred alternative burial location. ...
Decorative Arts Society of Newport Beach Awards $410K in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (DARTS) has awarded over $410,000 in grants to 14 local community non-profit agencies, all of which provide critical services to Orange County women, children, and families in need. DARTS has given over $4.5 million to local non-profit organizations since its inception 29 years ago. “The...
Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
Plane lands ‘on its roof’ in Riverside County
Crews responded to reports that a plane was on its roof in a field in Riverside County on Saturday, authorities confirmed. Initially reported at 12:57 p.m., Cal Fire Riverside County said the crash occurred at Scott Road and Patita Lane in Winchester. Both occupants were able to exit the plane without injury. As of 2:30 […]
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Tops New Big Ten Rival By Landing Superstar CB
Spartan Nation is on the scene in Corona, California, for the commitment of three-star cornerback LaRue Zamorano to the Michigan State Spartans. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Zamorano's parents discuss what made the Spartans special.
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