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Too much solar? How California found itself with an unexpected energy challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s a common sight across the state: rows of suburban homes topped with solar panels. But as California works toward its ambitious clean energy vision, an almost counterintuitive challenge has emerged: The state is, at times, generating more solar energy than it can handle. It’s to the point where loads of clean energy are going to waste.
Book Outlines Problems, Opportunities for Women Candidates
SAN DIEGO – Former California Assemblywoman Mary Chung Hayashi has written a guidebook for women seeking political office, discussing some formidable obstacles to their success and some strategies for winning. The book is divided into three major parts: “Inspiration,” “Barriers” and “Achieving Gender Parity.”
California firefighters battle fire in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Crews in southern California worked to contain a fire on Friday, July 5, as multiple fires burned in the region amid sweltering temperatures. Footage posted by Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) shows crews work to contain the Rancho fire in Thousand Oaks on Friday.
Southern California advised to watch for high surf, rip currents amid historic heatwave
Amid a historic heatwave, many in Southern California may flock to the beach to cool off, but weather officials are cautioning beachgoers to beware of high surf and rip currents this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, there will be strong rip currents and long-shore currents at beaches from Ventura County to Los Angeles […]
This sizzling California city just recorded its all-time hottest temperature
When your city is known for its scorching heat, it’s hard to reach new heights — but that’s exactly what this California summer staple did on Friday. Palm Springs, the majestic tourist destination nestled in Southern California’s Sonoran Desert, reached 124 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. That mark is the highest […]
California Woman Shocked by How Texans Act at Waterpark
A TikTok video has gone viral of a California woman and she was shocked how Texans act at the Waterpark. She comes from California and could not believe that Texans just leave their belongings unattended while they enjoy the Waterpark. Nobody rummages or steals anything and goes about their day. She ends the video with "...and that is why we moved to Texas!" Welcome to Texas, psychollly! The comments are fantastic.
Book club’s community series centers around ‘Parable of the Sower’
The University of Redlands kicks off their year of communal reads and events around author Octavia Butler’s novel, “Parable of the Sower.”. It is a dystopian novel with profound foresight, published in 1993 and takes place in California beginning in July of 2024. The nonfiction book club at...
LifeHouse presents return of ‘Phantom of the Opera’
The popular and suspenseful tale of the mysterious “Phantom of the Opera" comes to LifeHouse Theater with the return of the smash-hit original musical by LifeHouse Theater founder and president Wayne R. Scott. Guests will witness young Christine’s rise to fame in the opera world, thanks to the schemes of the ominous Phantom, who seeks to win her heart. Sinister plots abound amidst comedic moments and tragic situations based on the original classic novel.
Union Members Approve Contract with Planned Parenthood of Pacific Southwest
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest employees have “overwhelmingly” voted to approve a three-year agreement to raise wages by 15% over three years, according to union representatives this week. On Wednesday, SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West announced the agreement that raises wages by 15% over a three-year period, increases...
Corn growers join petition to SCOTUS over California emissions mandate
(The Center Square) – A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups – including the Illinois Corn Growers Association – are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions mandate to the nation’s highest court. The group filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate. Illinois lawmakers have considered adopting California’s strict EV policies. ...
Australian vs. 909er games on tap
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Australian Baseball Tour of Redlands pulls into the area this week. The Australian team was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, July 3. The first of five games against a team from the greater Redlands area was scheduled for Friday, July 5 at Redlands High.
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Supreme Court Gives Cities in California and Beyond More Power to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The U.S. Supreme Court today granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states.
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