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California Energy Commission seeks to accelerate development of wave, tidal energy
The power of the Pacific Ocean eludes no one who witnesses it. And soon, that energy may be harnessed to make emissions-free electricity. That’s the hope of the California Energy Commission, which, under legislation passed last year, is taking a deep dive into what it would take to advance and scale up conversion of the ocean’s energy into electricity, helping the state and the nation meet ...
78th annual California Mid-State Fair had 2 percent increase in attendance
PASO ROBLES — The 78th annual California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) returned for 12 full days of fun July 17-28 with a theme of “Wide Open Spaces!” In addition to the usual attractions of 4-H and FFA exhibitors, carnival rides, exhibits, food, and shopping, there was a multitude of live music, highlighted by two sold-out concerts featuring Latin superstar Carin León and country music sensation Jelly Roll.
Authorities search for missing Southern California woman
Loved ones and authorities are searching for a missing Southern California woman. Mychelle Dias Hespanhol, 26, was last seen on Aug. 11 near 4th Street and Broadway in Santa Monica. Her family said she may not be familiar with the area where she was last spotted, which is located near the Third Street Promenade shopping […]
CA farmers agree to conserve 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026
The Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other district in the West, finalized an agreement on Monday to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. As part of the landmark conservation agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the district will receive federal […]
Harris' energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - In the 25 days since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, she has kept energy executives guessing. Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports.
California bill could allow felons serving life without parole early release
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would give people serving life without parole a second chance at freedom was brought back in the California Assembly Monday after a year of inactivity. Senate Bill 94, authored by State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), calls for a second look at Californians...
Aug. 28: Coffee with a Cop at Sand Canyon Country Club
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has announced it is switching things up this month for Coffee with a Cop. On Wednesday, Aug. 28 zone deputies from the station will meet with SCV residents on the driving range 9 a.m.-11 a.m. of the Sand Canyon Country Club. Meet your...
The death of Matthew Perry: A timeline of how events unfolded
Actor Matthew Perry died last year after he was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his home in Pacific Palisades. An autopsy later concluded he had high levels of ketamine in his blood and likely fell unconscious and went underwater.Perry had publicly documented his struggles with alcohol and drugs over the years, as well as his efforts to kick the habit.It is not clear how long he had been taking ketamine. But the federal indictments disclosed Thursday indicate at least two of the defendants charged had only started allegedly supplying Perry with the powerful anesthetic about a month before...
LA mom of 8 killed after confronting group she suspected of selling vapes to son
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) - Surveillance footage obtained by KTVU captures the shooting death of a mother of eight in East Oakland who apparently confronted a carload of teens she suspected of selling marijuana vape pens to one of her children. Maria Ramos, 33, was fatally shot near the intersection of...
Arrests made in death of ‘General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor
Arrests were made in the South Los Angeles area in connection with the death of Johnny Wactor, Scarlett Wactor, the late actor's mother, revealed to NBC Los Angeles Thursday. The “General Hospital” actor was shot and killed while trying to stop a group of three men attempting to steal his car’s catalytic converter.
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