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More Than 700,000 Acres of Wildfire Ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Lake Tahoe sees second-highest surface temp in 25 years
LAKE TAHOE — One of the United States' most iconic lakes almost saw record-breaking surface level temperatures as another heat wave hits Northern California.When is warm too warm for Lake Tahoe?"Too warm, certainly in the case of Lake Tahoe, is when the temperature starts to accelerate the things we don't want in the lake," said Geoff Schladow, UC Davis professor and former director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center.Schladow said Lake Tahoe had its second-highest surface temperature recorded from the middle of the lake in the last 25 years on July 22. It was 75.7 degrees.The highest surface temperature in...
Big Lots Closing All North Bay Locations, Several in Sac Region
Discount retailer Big Lots will be closing all of its locations in the North Bay. The company says it will be shuttering its Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Fairfield, Ukiah and Vacaville locations later this year. Big Lots will also be closing several of its locations in the Sacramento region. That...
Karma’s Innovations Shine at Monterey Car Week
Karma Automotive to unveil groundbreaking models at Monterey Car Week, showcasing exceptional customization and cutting-edge technology. Karma Automotive, California’s premier ultra-luxury EV producer, will make a significant impact at Monterey Car Week with a series of high-profile unveilings. The event highlights Karma’s commitment to personalization and technological innovation, positioning it as a leader in the ultra-luxury EV market.
Teen arrested after accidentally shooting 2 juveniles, Salinas police say
SALINAS, Calif. — Salinas police say that a 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after accidentally shooting two other juveniles. At around 4 a.m. police responded to Natividad Medical Center for reports of two juveniles with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The two victims were with a third juvenile, said police. That...
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates
What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...
Capitola City Council to discuss off leash options
CAPITOLA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Capitola City council meeting on Thursday to decide on dog regulations across the city’s parks and beaches. Dog laws vary in the city of Capitola, Ozzi Dog Parks is the only Capitola city park that allows dogs off leash. “You never know what a dog‘s gonna...
DubTown baseball captures third straight NorCal Palomino Super Region title
The DubTown baseball team won its third straight NorCal Palomino Super Region championship after battling out of the elimination bracket, yet again. The 19U squad recorded five straight victories, including back-to-back wins against the Commanders 18U team of Modesto’s Bel Passi Baseball program on July 14 at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz.
Pets killed in Greenfield trailer fire
GREENFIELD, Calif. — A fire burning off in a field on 13th Street and Apple Avenue started in a trailer, said a Greenfield firefighter. The fire's forward progress has been stopped at three acres as firefighters try to contain the blaze. The fire spread from the trailer to nearby...
Help needed for mural project
The public is invited to roll up their sleeves and help paint a giant outdoor mural at Hazelwood Park in Watsonville on Saturday. The ongoing project by Monterey Bay Murals and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Fabian Leonor near Rolling Hills Middle School, the event runs from 10am to 5pm.
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