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Firefighters continue to battle Fork fire in Azusa amid high heat
Temperatures in the valleys could hit 100 degrees Sunday as firefighters continue to battle the Fork fire in Azusa. Fire crews on the ground say the heat is a concern as they continue to battle the fire burning just above Azusa and Glendora, which has scorched 330 acres. Two firefighters have been injured. It remains unclear what sparked the fire, which erupted Friday afternoon; however, there is a lot of dry brush in the mountains. The fire was 30 percent contained. No structures are threatened. Elsewhere, near Tujunga, the so-called La Tuna Fire has burned more than 40 acres and forced the closure of the 210 Freeway briefly. The fire was 90 percent contained. Fire crews are urging the public to exercise caution, especially in the mountains, as the heat and the low humidity could spark other fires.
Retired Teachers Association awards scholarships to local high school seniors
Scholarships totaled $18,900 and ranged in value from $700 to $2,500. – The scholarship committee and members of Division 86 of the California Retired Teachers Association hosted the 2024 Scholarship Tea on May 22 at the Paso Robles Culinary Arts Academy. Eighteen seniors from the five public high school districts in North San Luis Obispo County were honored with scholarships funded by members and valued sponsors of the scholarship program.
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
House Fire in Goleta Displaces Family with Cat Missing
A Goleta family is displaced and searching for their missing cat following a house fire on Saturday evening. Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the 6200 block of Avenida Gorrion near Lake Los Carneros for a residential fire. Crews arrived on the scene and discovered smoke coming from the attic...
A Hollywood executive vanished while having an affair. Two years later, his body was found in a shallow grave
Hollywood film executive Gavin Smith appeared to be living a charmed life with his picture-perfect family in California. But behind the scenes, it was a different story – and in a tragic plot twist, his seemingly fairytale life turned into a horror movie. When the 57-year-old father of three...
Cat of the Week: Sammy
Hi there! My name is Sammy and I’m at the Santa Maria Campus. I’m a 6 year old, female, domestic longhair who came to SB Humane in search of a new caring home. I might be a bit shy, but there’s one thing that always brings me out of my shell-churros! I can’t resist those tasty treats. Once I’m feeling comfortable and safe, I’ll show you just how loving and affectionate I can be.
Something happenin’ here: The state of democracy on one Friday evening in Santa Cruz
The title of the event on Friday night was “It Can’t Happen Here — Again.” And, if “Here” means Santa Cruz and “It” is an orderly and noble exercise of American-style democracy, then, I’d say that title got it about right.
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Hambly Lavender Farms opens for summer season in Paso Robles
Farm is open to families and individuals of all ages. – Hambly Lavender Farms, located one mile off the 101 north of Paso Robles wine country, is now open for its summer season. The lavender fields are in bloom during July and August, offering a scenic backdrop for visitors. On...
Central Coast Planet Fitness locations hosting school supply drive
Multiple North County locations accepting donations through Aug. 1. – Planet Fitness and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast have joined forces for a back-to-school supply drive for the 2024-2025 school year to ensure children within the community are set up to succeed academically. As of...
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