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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District welcomes new Assistant Chief
STATELINE, Nev. — Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District announced the appointment of Kevin Lawson as the new Assistant Chief/Special Operations. Chief Lawson, a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of experience in fire service, assumed the role on Monday, August 5, 2024 and was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
World Tour Paddling Festival at Odd Fellows Lodge
Cinema at the State presents the World Tour Paddling Film Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at the Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226–1/2 Lincoln Way, in Auburn. The popular annual event features the world’s best new paddling films that include whitewater, sea kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard action. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans; push extremes and appreciate wild places. Then, go paddling. You’ll want to.
Woman recalls moment a mountain lion entered her senior community home in Colfax
COLFAX, Calif. — Residents at a senior community in Colfax are shaken because of a mountain lion that has been going right up to their homes. Most recently, the cougar tried to enter a screen door while a woman was sitting in her living room Thursday. "It came through...
Concerns raised over homeless medical respite plans in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Calif. — There is a level of confusion and concern in Lincoln after the city released a statement expressing “disappointment over a lack of transparency” by The Gathering Inn. The nonprofit group purchased a property with the intention of creating a medical respite center for individuals...
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Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Ohtani achieved the feat in his 126th game and the team’s 129th, the quickest in major league history and sixth ever to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a season. He’s also the first Dodgers player to do so. “It’s really more about the winning,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “Obviously the record is part of the process but I think the most important thing is about winning the game.”
Reno, NV Breaks 1904 Record, Monday’s Forecast Predicts a Significant Warm-Up
Reno, NV – Temperatures plunged to record lows in Reno and South Lake Tahoe on Friday, as Nevada experienced an unusually chilly August day. Reno’s high of 69°F broke a 1904 record, while South Lake Tahoe’s high of 59°F shattered a 1978 record. However, this...
Thousands of classic cars on display this weekend at Alameda County Fairgrounds
More than 3,000 classic cars will be on display at the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend.Sean Sullivan took his 1965 Chevy Malibu SS to display.MORE: 2024 Silicon Valley Auto Show vrooms back to Santa Clara"Just came out to enjoy the weekend at the Goodguys car show and see some cool cars," Sullivan said."It's a full family fun event," said Steven Bunker, of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. "We have activities for the kids, live autocross racing, industry vendors. And businesses are out here showing their products on display so that these guys can keep these old cars on the road."MORE: SJ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parades and city-sponsored lowridingChevy Chevelles are being showcased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the vintage car.The car show goes on until Sunday and they're expecting over 30,000 people over the weekend. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Lincoln Legends: Willie Preston has become the voice of the city
Anyone who has attended an event in Lincoln has likely heard the iconic voice of Willie Preston. He has been the emcee and public address announcer for many staple events in the community, ranging from the Fourth of July Parade to the Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade. He is a member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Fourth of July Foundation, the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and is active in St. Joseph’s Church.
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