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Escaped burn pile ignites wildfire north of Covelo, kills one and destroys homes
MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. — An escaped burn pile spread to nearby vegetation and ignited a wildfire north of Covelo that grew to almost 100 acres, destroyed two structures, and claimed one life. According to Cal Fire's Mendocino Unit, the fire, called the Mina Fire, ignited near the 97500 block...
California politicians have mixed reactions to Elon Musk's X, SpaceX relocation announcement
SACRAMENTO — Elon Musk says he is moving his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas because he's opposed to a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.Is Elon Musk political posturing, or is he packing up and leaving?The billionaire businessman posted the following to his social media site:"This is the final straw, because of this law and many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies…Space X will now move its headquarters from Hawthorne Californian to Starbase Texas."Musk announced separately that he is also moving his social media company X from San Francisco to Austin, Texas.State Senator...
Newsom signs law to prevent forced outings of students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law that is being called The SAFETY Act, designed to protect students and employees from forced outings.It prohibits any school board policy, rule, or administrative regulation that requires forced outings of LGBTQ+ students.That includes preventing districts from telling parents about a student's sexual orientation, gender identity, preferred pronouns, or gender expression without the student's consent.PFLAG Fresno was one of the organizations to sign on in support of the bill. President Drew Harbaugh said he was relieved to see it signed into law."One of the things that the policies of forced outing does...
GOP Chair Jessica Patterson on How Trump’s Message Plays in California
The Political Breakdown team is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on day two of the Republican National Convention. Today, Scott and Marisa talk with the Chairperson of the California Republican Party Jessica Patterson after the delegation’s breakfast gathering, where Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin and Donald Trump’s son Eric both gave speeches.
Buffalo Soldiers to be celebrated in the heart of California at Sequoia and Kings Canyon
TULARE COUNTY, Calif (KSEE/KGPE) – Buffalo Soldiers are going to be celebrated in the heart of California at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks during the last weekend of July. If you know your history, you may know that July 28 is Buffalo Soldiers Day. According to park staff, it is also a fee-free entrance […]
Apple affordable housing push helps Santa Cruz, San Francisco projects
CUPERTINO — Apple has launched what it calls a “Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund” that the iPhone maker hopes will help bolster the development of more affordable homes in the region and adjacent areas. The housing innovation fund will make targeted loans with favorable terms to create...
NFL world reacts to brutal 49ers news
It’s been an offseason full of speculation regarding the future of All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk with the San Francisco 49ers, and it sounds like that situation has taken a pretty significant turn. According to a report from league insider Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Brandon Aiyuk has...
Joby’s New Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Can Fly You From San Francisco to San Diego
A new generation of “flying cars” promises to revolutionize urban mobility, but limited battery power holds them back from plying longer routes. A new hydrogen-powered variant from Joby Aviation could soon change that. Rapid advances in battery technology and electric motors have opened the door to a new...
Tamper Time: Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller traveled to the MLB All-Star Game on a private jet with the Philadelphia Phillies
According to NBC Sports Philly / Taryn Hatcher, Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller hopped on a private jet to Arlington, Texas with the Phillies for the 2024 MLB All-Star game following their series at Citizens Bank Park over the weekend. For those unfamiliar, Mason Miller is an absolute freak. He...
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