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California Energy Commission seeks to accelerate development of wave, tidal energy
The power of the Pacific Ocean eludes no one who witnesses it. And soon, that energy may be harnessed to make emissions-free electricity. That’s the hope of the California Energy Commission, which, under legislation passed last year, is taking a deep dive into what it would take to advance and scale up conversion of the ocean’s energy into electricity, helping the state and the nation meet ...
Jogger survives mother bear attack in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — A jogger in Tuolumne County had a near-death encounter with a mother bear on Monday, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 24-year-old man was jogging along North Fork Road in Long Barn at around 5 p.m. when he spotted a bear cub and its mother on the side of […]
78th annual California Mid-State Fair had 2 percent increase in attendance
PASO ROBLES — The 78th annual California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) returned for 12 full days of fun July 17-28 with a theme of “Wide Open Spaces!” In addition to the usual attractions of 4-H and FFA exhibitors, carnival rides, exhibits, food, and shopping, there was a multitude of live music, highlighted by two sold-out concerts featuring Latin superstar Carin León and country music sensation Jelly Roll.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
As a new school year begins, lawmakers are again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave.Supporters believe the benefit will help attract and retain high-quality teachers in the face of an increasing shortage. But critics worry that the bill—which has widespread support among the Democratic majority in the Legislature and is a priority for the Legislative Women's Caucus—could come at the actual expense of students. The union-backed bill, authored by the Democratic Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would give teachers 14 weeks of fully paid leave after having a baby, paid for by school districts through existing state funding.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar...
NorCal tiny homes company shuts down; customers ask I-Team where the money went
On his podcast and frequent social media posts, a Northern California man dreamed of becoming a billionaire by selling tiny homes. But now, his offices are closed and hundreds of customers across the country are wondering where their money went."I think that becoming a billionaire is a worthy goal because in order for that to happen, I'm going to have to become a completely different version of who I am today," said Colton Paulhus.For someone who loves to appear on social media, Paulhus has been very difficult to reach. And many people want to talk to him - customers, employees,...
CA farmers agree to conserve 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026
The Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other district in the West, finalized an agreement on Monday to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. As part of the landmark conservation agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the district will receive federal […]
Harris' energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - In the 25 days since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, she has kept energy executives guessing. Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports.
California bill could allow felons serving life without parole early release
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would give people serving life without parole a second chance at freedom was brought back in the California Assembly Monday after a year of inactivity. Senate Bill 94, authored by State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), calls for a second look at Californians...
With governor's blessing, Downey officials vow action on homeless encampments
DOWNEY — After Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent directive for cities to clean up their homeless encampments, members of Downey’s city council expressed eagerness to start the crackdown. The July 15 mandate orders state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that “urgently address homeless encampments while respecting...
America’s Got Talent live show ‘ruined’ by ‘screaming audience’ as crowd’s ‘obnoxious’ reaction ‘drowns out’ dance act
AMERICA’S Got Talent fans have slammed the show’s first live episode of the season after the raving audience made it impossible to hear the judges On Tuesday night, AGT‘s live quarter-finals began as fans watched multiple acts give it their all in Los Angeles. After each show-stopping performance, fans thought the crowd seemed louder than […]
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