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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.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Firefighters contain fire sparked by lithium batteries in storage unit in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a storage facility in Fresno Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the Dakota Park RV Storage on Dakota Avenue near Highway 99 for a fire alarm at the facility. When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming from...
Motorcyclist critical after crash in Visalia, police say
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway following a crash in Visalia that left a motorcyclist in critical condition on Monday evening, the Visalia Police Department said. Just before 7:20 p.m., officers say they were called to the area of Court Street and Riggin Avenue for a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic collision. Police say […]
Fight 2 Win 256 Results
Fight 2 Win was back in the Central Valley with what is known as "the biggest party in grappling". Fight 2 Win returned to the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Ca on Saturday July 20th 2024 for F2W 256. Matheus Luna defeats Bill Cooper by decision. Josh Cisneros defeats Joao...
Tulare County suspect dies while in custody, deputies say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after a suspect who was arrested Sunday died while in custody, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies say they were called to a home invasion in Strathmore where they learned people inside the home were able to restrain the suspect until their arrival. Investigators say […]
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
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