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Fireworks sparked Riverside brush fire that destroyed 6 homes, officials say
A brush fire that destroyed at least six homes in a Riverside neighborhood was sparked by fireworks, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said Monday.During a news conference, Lock Dawson said camera footage shows the suspects fleeing the area, and a vehicle of interest is being reviewed by investigators.Authorities are searching for the suspects."We will ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," the mayor said. "Let me repeat that. We will prosecute those responsible for this incident."Lock Dawson said the fire has destroyed at least six homes and damaged seven others."Once assessments are complete, I fear there may...
90 Day Fiance’s Nicole Returns to Instagram After Domestic Violence Incident
90 Day Fiancé star Nicole Sherbiny returned to social media after taking a months-long break. On July 20, Nicole, 41, announced she was opening her own clothing boutique in Los Angeles, California called Maude and Aster. The reality star shared the store’s logo and advertised a storewide sale on Instagram. She also included several shots...
Cancer-causing contaminants rampant in L.A. tap water, nonprofit says
If you’re curious about what toxins may be in your tap water, a tool from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group will tell you, but you may not like what you find. EWG’s Tap Water Database breaks down detected contaminants by zip code and how much of each substance was found. As the Los Angeles Times […]
USC Trojans Star's Savage Retort to Angel Reese Turns Heads Amid WNBA All-Star Game Bet
Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to having people betting on her. Given that sports gambling has become an even bigger industry than it already was in recent years due to the rise of online sportsbooks, now people can wager on their favorite players from their couch. ...
The Las Vegas Raiders Are Returning To Southern California, Very Quietly
The Las Vegas Raiders are making a not so triumphant return to Southern California. As they kicked off their training camp (for rookies) on July 21st, the Raiders setup camp in Costa Mesa. While the Raiders previously held camp in Napa, they're returning to SoCal for the first time since relocating ...
Pleasanton educator recognized as California History Teacher of the Year
Pleasanton Middle School history teacher Katherine Orenberg was recently named the 2024 California History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a nonprofit organization dedicated to American history education from elementary to high school. The New York-based organization, which was established in 2004, recognizes kindergarten...
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...
Homes Burn in Southern California as Wildfires Plague West Amid Heat Wave
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (NEWSnet/AP) — Three homes were destroyed Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a scorching heat wave. The homes burned when the fire erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area of Riverside, a city about 60 miles...
VP Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee for president
Vice President and Bay Area native Kamala Harris has enough delegates to win the democratic presidential nomination with help from shoring up most of President Biden's delegates.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi made the motion to endorse Kamala Harris for President at a virtual meeting of California's Democratic National Convention delegation. With the endorsement of California's delegation, Kamala Harris now has enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination for President.Bay Area analysts weigh three factors that are most likely to influence the election and impact California.Live updates: Kamala Harris secures enough delegatesVideo in the media player above...
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
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