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Tigers Fall 3-0 to Aggies
STOCKTON, Calif. - The Pacific women's soccer team dropped a spirited match, 3-0, against UC Davis on Sunday afternoon at Knoles Field. The Tigers (1-2) pressed early, but ultimately could not overcome a three-goal first half by the Aggies (3-1). A brace by UC Davis' Sam Tristan in the span of two minutes presented the Aggies a 2-0 lead at the 12-minute mark. UC Davis added a third goal in the 26th minute to go up, 3-0. Pacific got opportunities in the second half, notably a shot on goal each by fifth year Laila Saravia and senior Audrey Fuchs ....
Turlock Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Domestic Violence and Arson in Stanislaus County
The gravity of domestic violence and arson has once again been underscored in Stanislaus County, as Santiago Ojeda Astorga, 33, from Turlock, received a 13-year state prison sentence. The conviction, as announced by District Attorney Jeff Laugero, stemmed from incidents occurring on September 4, 2023, when Astorga assaulted his girlfriend and later escalated to arson.
'Just started to berate me': Man recalls moments when Bay Area firefighter goes on racist tirade
A video of a Northern California firefighter using racially insensitive remarks during an argument with a man following a crash has gotten the attention of hundreds of thousands online. The video, recorded from inside a car, shows a man approaching the window to talk about an incident on the road.
"Proving them wrong": After raising minimum wage, California has more fast-food jobs than ever
Last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s fast-food minimum wage increase into law, which meant that employees at fast-food restaurants in the state went from making $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour. While the decision was lauded by many labor activists as part of broader efforts to improve working conditions and address wage disparities, some economists and fast-food industry members expressed concern over how the law would impact restaurants’ operating costs, which could result in reduced hours for workers or even job cuts.
Cyclist dies in California state recreation area after crash
(FOX40.COM) — A cyclist died on Saturday in the Auburn State Recreation Area after crashing their bike, according to CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. The crash occurred along the Connector Trail, which is classified as a single-track trail for more experienced downhill bike riders. Personnel from CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department responded to […]
Vital signs: Unemployment rate continues climbing along the Central Coast
For the second straight month, the unemployment rate along the Central Coast has seen a pretty sharp jump, this time from June to July, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Released Aug. 16, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.56% in July,...
New 357 area code, new dialing procedure coming to the 559 region. Here's what to know.
A new area code will be added as an overlay to the Valley region starting March 26, 2025, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. The new 357 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 559 area code. ...
Jillian Michaels loves the ‘patriotism and Americana’ in Wyoming after leaving California
Jillian Michaels is loving the “patriotism and Americana” that she has found in Wyoming after leaving her home state of California. In June 2021, the 50-year-old fitness guru moved out of Los Angeles and relocated to Miami along with her wife, DeShanna Marie Minuto, and their kids, Lukensia, 14, and Phoenix, 12.
Colorado Boulevard | Business Tidbits: August 26
New Electric Vehicles, New Lifeline Wireless, New Cruise Vehicles. – California American Water Partners with Paired Power. California American Water announced its partnership with Paired Power, a leading U.S. solar microgrid manufacturer, to deliver resilient renewable energy to its company’s San Diego District electric vehicles without relying on the grid. The company recently installed Paired Power’s PairTree, a U.S.-made solar canopy that combines solar power with available grid power and battery storage to deliver day or night charging for electric vehicles. As a fully resilient source of electricity, PairTree can also provide emergency backup power during grid outages and help reduce dependence on the grid.
Jurupa Community Services District in California Among Select Leaders to Participate in PFAS Mitigation Roundtable at the State Capitol
Representatives from Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) took part in a critical roundtable discussion at the California State Capitol, focusing on the pervasive challenges posed by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Representing JCSD were General Manager Chris Berch and Manager of Government & Public Affairs Arman Tarzi. The roundtable of state leaders, invited by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Chair of the California Assembly Committee on Environment and Toxic Materials, aimed to address the impacts of PFAS contamination across California.
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