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California Commission on Aging Celebrates 50 Years with Visionary Gala
Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s...
To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins.
68-Year-Old Cody Woodsen Klemp Convicted Rapist’s Parole Denied: 25 Years of Justice Served
California Board of Parole Hearings Reverses Decision on Convicted Rapist’s Parole. Victim’s Advocacy Leads to Continued Custody for Moreno Valley Rapist. According to ABC 7, on a significant turn of events, the state Board of Parole Hearings in California has reversed its earlier decision to grant parole to Cody Woodsen Klemp, a 68-year-old convicted rapist from Moreno Valley. Cody Woodsen Klemp, sentenced to 170 years in prison back in 1994 for raping his 14-year-old niece, will remain in custody pending a future parole hearing. The decision follows intense advocacy from the victim, who courageously shared the profound impact of the assault on her life, likening it to enduring deep, lasting wounds.
Kirk Cameron joins Hollywood exodus leaving California
Actor Kirk Cameron announced Wednesday that he has left California and moved to Tennessee, adding to the list of Hollywood stars fleeing the Golden State. The born-and-raised Californian and Growing Pains star told the Washington Examiner that he started thinking “seriously” about moving in the past three to five years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
California to mandate statewide water restrictions up to nearly 40% in some cities
The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday approved a policy that could force some municipal water suppliers to reduce the amount of water they provide by close to 40% over the next 15 years. If suppliers and their customers don't reduce water use, the districts could be fined up...
Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of California's ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state's campaign to fight climate change.
FACT CHECK: False Gavin Newsom ad about how 'kids' die running on X
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom's super PAC "Campaign for Democracy" is running an ad on X, formerly known as Twitter, that reads, "Guns are the number one killer of kids. Not cancer. Not car accidents. GUNS." The claim is false for most Americans. It is true that firearms are the number one killer of kids according to Centers for Disease Control data if you include adult 18-...
5 hospitals delay, cancel surgeries from anesthesia provider challenges
Securing anesthesia providers is becoming increasingly difficult for ASCs and hospitals across the country amid increasing shortages and plummeting reimbursements. Here are five hospitals that have delayed or canceled surgeries due to anesthesia provider shortages or compliance issues:. — Modesto, Calif.-based Stanislaus Surgical Hospital was found to be out of...
Grand Jury report finds Merced City School District violated state law
The Merced County Grand Jury has released its latest report, which is highly critical of the Merced City School District.The investigation began after the grand jury received complaints about the current Board and District administration.The allegations included sexual misconduct, harassment, and bullying in the workplace - as well as Brown Act Violations.In 2023, trustees hired and then fired a firm to search for a new superintendent.The firm's report, which included criticism from the community, was leaked, but the board denied ever receiving it.The grand jury says there's evidence that some board members saw the report and communicated about it via...
Faith-based nonprofit helps young people build self-confidence
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.Shelene Huey-Booker knows how to lift the spirits and voices of young people."I wanted to use my passions at that point to show others they're seen, they're known, they're heard," she said.The good vibes she shares today are actually borne out of a traumatic experience back in middle school."I was severely bullied by a particular young lady that made signs of a pig and put that on my chair. I was known by peers as...
Program offering financial help for repairing AC systems in vehicles
With the sizzling temperatures right now, your car's air conditioning system may need some work.The Car Care Council recently introduced a new program for much of the Central Valley.The program, which is currently in soft launch, aims to offer financial assistance for repairing faulty or leaking AC systems in cars and light-duty trucks.The rebate initiative covers 80% of repair costs up to $1,875.Diagnostic fees are also fully covered if you move forward with eligible repairs.Experts say leaking AC systems not only make your drive uncomfortable, but also contributes to poor air quality and an increase in asthma rates.The program is available to residents in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Visalia and Hanford.The nonprofit group is expected to release more information about the program for the general public launch on July 18th.For more information and to see if you pre-qualify, click here.
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