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Hail, wind & rain: Northstate viewers share their thunderstorm photos
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The rest of this weekend and start of the work week is expected to be mild weather following the brief, but intense, thunderstorms the Norhstate experienced Saturday night. The thunderstorms ramped up Saturday afternoon with heavy rain and strong winds around the region. The gusty winds...
The Hilary hurri-quake 1 year ago brought double whammy from Mother Nature
One year ago this week, Mother Nature hit Southern California with a double whammy: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the ground even as Hurricane Hilary was flooding the streets.The earthquake, which hit Aug. 20, 2023 in Ventura County, did not cause serious damage but did bring major shaking to a large swath of Southern California.ABC7's Jory Rand and Jovana Lara were live on the air discussing Hilary - downgraded to a tropical storm when it made landfall in California - as the ceiling above them began to squeak and shake."Our studio is shaking right now," Rand informed viewers. "So not only are we dealing with a tropical storm - but it also appears we're now dealing with an earthquake."Hilary flooded streets and waterways throughout Southern California, setting rain records for downtown Los Angeles, Palm Springs and San Diego. One spot in San Bernardino County recorded some 13 inches of rainfall.
Son of CCR’s Doug Clifford Arrested In Connection With Homicide And Missing Person Cases
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, was arrested in Portola, California on Wednesday, August 14th. The arrest is tied to a homicide in Nevada along with a missing person case in California. A warrant for Clifford’s arrest was sent out by the Reno Police Department regarding the shooting death of William Andrews. On Sunday (August 11th), Andrews was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities also allege that Clifford stole Andrews’ car and used it to flee the murder scene. Clifford’s girlfriend, Patricia Portella-Wright, was also reported missing on Friday (August 9th), and was believed to be in a vehicle that matched the description of Andrews’ Chevrolet Blazer. Clifford was arrested in Andrews’ vehicle after being spotted on a highway 50 miles northwest of Reno. On Thursday (August 15), an unidentified body that is believed to be Portella-Wright was found along a highway in Washoe County, Nevada. (Consequence of Sound)
California’s Small-Scale Cannabis Farmers Quitting Amid Wildfires and Falling Prices
Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the exodus to continue near-term in the largest pot market in the United States. Unlike for traditional crops, pot cultivators cannot claim government monetary support for damage...
Father still missing after child rescued from American River
PLACER COUNTY -- A family trip takes a tragic turn Sunday as the Placer County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a male in the American River. "From the initial report we received, the first two victims were a father and child," Lauren Shoemaker, State Park Superintendent for the Auburn State Recreation Area, said. Shoemaker said the call came in around 11:50 a.m. Sunday for two people in the water, a child and an adult male. "That water rescue was updated to one victim being left in the water and one victim being pulled out by a Good Samaritan," Shoemaker said. She said...
I-80 reopens after big rig fire causes major disruption near Emigrant Gap
PLACER COUNTY, CA (News 4 & Fox 11) — Update as of 8:30 p.m. Interstate 80 has reopened in both directions following a major traffic closure caused by a big rig fire near Emigrant Gap on Monday morning. The incident occurred near Nyack, leading to disruptions for travelers. Westbound...
Reader input: No TCE is good news, but battle not over
LET’S CELEBRATE! Lincoln residents finally have new “scientific evidence” reinforcing the fact there is no TCE currently under the SCLH Snapdragon and Prunella properties. For years, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) own records showed movement toward the properties in SCLH of large groundwater and soil...
MarketInk: San Diego’s Red Door Interactive Promoting California Agriculture
Red Door Interactive, a San Diego marketing agency, has launched its first advertising campaign for California Grown, a taxpayer-supported organization that builds awareness, preference and appreciation for California-grown agricultural products. The campaign launched on July 31 for California Grown’s 2024-2025 season, a Red Door spokesperson told Times of San Diego....
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Bubbles
Just like the name suggests, Bubbles is friendly, vivacious, and full of life (she even likes playing with actual bubbles)! She is the perfect combo of fun and playful, yet sweet and cuddly. Everything you want in a furry feline. She is people-oriented and she has so much love to give. All it takes is a couple of scratches behind her ears and her back feet will start tap, tap, tapping away.
California sends largest delegation to DNC to support Kamala Harris
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Around 500 delegates from California will be on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, throwing their support behind a fellow Californian, Kamala Harris. The Democrats are setting the stage in Chicago for their turn in the national spotlight. "The opportunity to nominate one of our...
California politicians helping prosecutors prevent retail theft
California politicians are helping prosecutors prevent retail theft with a series of bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom recently. The post California politicians helping prosecutors prevent retail theft appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Idaho man arrested in 1973 California cold case after DNA match
Boise, ID (CBS2) — According to CBS an Idaho man has been arrested after investigators in California used DNA to link him to a 1973 cold case. Investigators in Marin County used DNA to link 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen to the 1973 sexual assault and killing of Nina "Nadine" Fischer.
Local businesses hope for relief after Gov. Newsom signs tougher penalties for shoplifters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two small business-owners in Bakersfield give their opinions about the recent crime bill Governor Newsom signed Friday, August 16. This comes after shoplifters have been stealing from their stores and dealing with security issues related to thieves. One store owner will be forced to close at the end of this year, while the other can pick and choose who enters her store.
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