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‘It’s just terrible. This is terrible’: Paradise, Magalia keeping eye on Park Fire
Paradise and Magalia residents are used to having fires that start far away impact them directly. In 2008, the Humboldt Fire impacted their town limits, burning 28,344 acres and destroying 85 structures. That fire was started by an arsonist on Highway 32 and burned across the Butte Creek Canyon. In...
Park Fire threatens historic Honey Run Covered Bridge rebuild, destroyed in Camp Fire
A beloved Butte County landmark that burned in the 2018 Camp Fire is once again in peril, this time from the Park Fire. The massive blaze — whose smoke cloud is visible to motorists traveling on Interstate 5 between the Sacramento area to Red Bluff — threatens to destroy the remnants of the...
Humboldt Youth Soccer League seeks additional refs for 2024 season
The Humboldt Youth Soccer League is looking to add to its referee roster ahead of the upcoming season. On-field training for anyone interested has been scheduled for Aug. 10 and will take place at Cutten Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon. According to a press release from the league,...
AutoXpo Rolls into Fortuna Today
Gear up for a weekend of chrome, carburetors and classic Americana as the 33rd Annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo rolls into town July 26-28. This favorite summertime event offers a nostalgic journey through automotive history with classic cars, a judged show and a cruise down Main Street. New this year is the return of the crowd-pleasing Burnout Contest at the Rodeo Grounds ($1). From the Sock Hop to the Drive-In Movie Night at Rohner Park featuring Bullitt, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the tractor pulls, artisans fair and mouth-
Las Vegas Braces for Continued Heatwave and Potential Record Temperatures Amidst Southern California Wildfire Smoke
As the weekend rolls around, Las Vegas braces for more than just high rollers and neon lights — the city is also facing dry conditions and temperatures that are expected to hover around seasonal averages. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas states, "Expect dry conditions through the weekend with temperatures within a few degrees of seasonal averages."
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Cal Fire's air tankers at Sacramento McClellan Airport running around the clock to fight Park Fire
MCCLELLAN PARK – The battle to put out the flames stretches from Butte County to Sacramento County, as air tankers perform a delicate dance of taking off and landing, in an effort to put out the flames.The fight to put out fires is just as important on the ground as it is in the air. Over 100,000 gallons of fire retardant have been loaded up as of Friday into tankers to fight the Park Fire from here and that number keeps climbing as tankers keep flying in.Cal Fire's air tanker base at McClellan running around the clock. As one air...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
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