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After Supreme Court decision in Oregon case, California governor orders clearing of homeless camps
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies Thursday to start removing homeless encampments on state land in his boldest action yet following a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. This executive order directs state agencies “to move urgently...
California indoor heat rule put on fast track
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect. A workplace safety board approved the rule in late June, and asked other state administrative agencies to fast-track putting it on the books. The rule went into effect Tuesday as […]
Community split on proposed casino at former Roxy Ann Lanes site
The Coquille Indian Tribe says a gaming facility will bring funds and new development to the region, but critics say it could do more harm than good. Medford casino project awaiting environmental impact statement. The casino would join the Coquille Indian Tribe’s other properties along Highway 99 in South Medford,...
Dominic Gorden Wins at Southern Oregon Speedway
MEDFORD, OR (July 23, 2024) — Dominic Gorden won the winged 360 sprint car feature Friday night at Southern Oregon Speedway during the Northern Speedweek Tour. Tyler Thompson, Dominic Scelzi, Colby Thornhill, and Luke Didiuk rounded out the top five. Northern Speedweek Tour. Southern Oregon Speedway. Medford, Oregon. Winged...
LONGEST TABLE, COMMUNITY DINNER AND CELEBRATION
Thrive Umpqua is holding the Longest Table, Community Dinner and Celebration on Saturday August 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A release said residents are invited gather for a farm-to-table dinner, crafted by local chefs, at the scenic Stewart Park Green Bridge at Stewart Park Drive – adjacent to Fir Grove Park. The event will provide a unique space for residents to share ideas and get to know one another. From advocating for walkable neighborhoods to fostering active friendships and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, attendees are asked to bring their ideas to the table.
DRIVER ELUDED DEPUTIES IN SOUTH COUNTY CHASE
A driver eluded deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following a chase on Tuesday afternoon. A DCSO report said at 4:40 p.m. a deputy tried to stop a sedan for expired tags in the 100 block of Sether Avenue in Glendale. The male driver eluded. At the end of Tunnel Road, the driver conducted an e-brake turn and sped forward striking the front of the patrol vehicle. The pursuit continued into Josephine County where the driver went up an unmarked driveway and bailed on foot.
A primer on Oregon’s ranked choice voting ballot measure
This November, Oregon residents will consider a new way to elect political representatives. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature referred a ballot measure for Oregon to become one of the first states in the country to adopt ranked choice voting. Here are some things voters need to know about this election method. What is ranked choice voting? ...
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Oregon study says numbers make people care more about climate change
(The Center Square) – Climate scientists may be overlooking an effective way to educate the public about climate change, according to study from the University of Oregon funded by the National Science Foundation. University of Oregon, Michigan State University, and Ohio State University researchers found that people are more likely to trust and share social media posts that contain numbers more than those without, the study found. The researchers looked...
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system, to improve in its placement of […]
Eli Lev plays Rellik Winery Sunday, but not before serenading us on Sunrise
JACKSONVILLE, Ore — Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Eli Lev hails from Silver Springs, Maryland, but he’s in town this weekend to play at Rellik Winery this Sunday at 4:00 p.m.. This will be Lev’s last stop in Oregon after playing shows in Hood River, Enterprise, and Bend. From here, he’ll make a stop in Cambria, California, and then it’s on to Colorado. This morning, he was kind enough to join Sunrise for an interview, and to play us “We Need a Bigger Bus”, a song off his latest EP “Present Journey”.
Butler-Perozzi Fountain work moves ahead
State grant boosts restoration fund for Lithia Park landmark by $20,000. The fundraising campaign for the restoration of the historic Butler-Perozzi fountain in Lithia Park is nearing completion following a $20,000 grant awarded by the State Historic Preservations Office’s Preserving Oregon Grant Program. The Ashland Parks Foundation fundraising campaign...
Ex Medford Nurse Plans To Leave County On $4M Bail As 44 Felony Patient Charges Loom
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford nurse indicted and arrested in the Asante drug diversion investigation, 36-year-old Dani Marie Schofield, has been issued a travel permit allowing her to leave the county to consult with lawyers, despite 44 charges of criminal assault for the deaths of patients hanging over her head.
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