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Extreme heat is costly and deadly in California
Amid a sweltering heat wave that began last week, several regions across the state shattered temperature records over the weekend. Palm Springs broke its all-time record high on Friday as temperatures climbed to 124 degrees. And on Saturday, cities in the San Joaquin Valley, as well as Death Valley where temperatures reached 128 degrees, broke […]
Hate crimes down, though LGBTQ and Jewish communities remain targeted
Crime continues to be one of the predominant issues in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area, including the tragedy of hate crime events. On June 28, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California report, which showed that hate crime events in California decreased by 7.1% from 2022 (2,120 incidents) to 2023 (1,970 incidents).
A UC Merced medical program is slowly taking shape. Why California wants more doctors there
A doctor shortage in the San Joaquin Valley drives many residents far out of the region for health care. That's one reason California is developing a medical program at UC Merced.
Men who drowned in Northern California river on Fourth of July identified
(FOX40.COM) — The men who drowned in a Northern California river on the Fourth of July have been identified by the Nevada County Coroner’s Office. One of the men was identified as 26-year-old Enrique Nieto-Hernandez of Yuba City. The other man was identified as a 24-year-old man from Nicaragua whose identity is being withheld pending […]
Calif. oil regulator blasted out well permits before — and after — drilling law took effect
SACRAMENTO, California — California’s oil and gas regulator was actively issuing a series of permits for new wells when a new law took effect last month prohibiting those wells, the California Geologic Energy Management Division acknowledged Wednesday. CalGEM issued 30 permits to Long Beach-based Synergy Oil & Gas...
Animal crossing: Highway bridge aims to save California's cougars
Hollywood stars aren't the only celebrities who live in the hills around Los Angeles—Southern California's mountain lions also make their homes there and are sometimes almost as famous. The animal, also known as a puma or a cougar, is the region's apex predator, and spotting them is something of...
Unexpectedly, A Little California town ranks first in the state for danger
Despite its reputation for beautiful weather, a diversified population, and a robust economy, parts of California are in grave danger. Remarkably, San Mateo, a little town, was just declared the state’s most dangerous location. Let’s examine the information, comprehend the causes, and talk about potential fixes. The most...
Skaters outwit cops for Dolores Hill Bomb
Have you ever tried to tell a skater not to do something? Spoiler alert, they’re going to do it, regardless. After mass arrests (and a pending civil rights lawsuit) at last year’s annual Dolores Park renegade skate event, the SFPD tried to get in front of Saturday’s loosely organized annual Hill Bomb by setting up barricades before it began. But the bombers simply moved to the next street over.
Great Lakes Energy Institute’s Grant Goodrich describes the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels
Associated Press: Grant Goodrich, executive director of the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute, described the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels. “If you are planning to replace your shingles in the next 10 years or anticipate needing to make some roof repairs in the near future, you’ll want to complete those before having solar installed,” he said.
More citations coming in Northern California after drone reveals illegal fireworks use
(FOX40.COM) — Days after the Sacramento Fire Department revealed it had undercover officials working to secretly capture video and cite people for setting off illegal fireworks, another Northern California law enforcement agency said it also had a trick up its sleeve to catch violators. • Video Above: Officials reveal they went undercover to write illegal […]
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