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To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins.
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
Kirk Cameron joins Hollywood exodus leaving California
Actor Kirk Cameron announced Wednesday that he has left California and moved to Tennessee, adding to the list of Hollywood stars fleeing the Golden State. The born-and-raised Californian and Growing Pains star told the Washington Examiner that he started thinking “seriously” about moving in the past three to five years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Jeopardy! newbie with vast game show resume causes Ken Jennings to go off-script over big 2nd win
JEOPARDY! contestant Isaac Hirsch earned instant attention from fans and even host Ken Jennings after a fiery July Fourth victory. The Burbank, California customer support worker, no stranger to the game show circuit, faced Josh Martin and Christine Roberts. Jeopardy! fans have been waiting with bated breath for a multi-day winner this week after a […]
New California regulation could require cooler workspaces
STOCKTON - A new Cal-OSHA regulation could go into effect that would force employers to make it cooler where you work.If adopted, anything over 87 degrees while working inside and companies may need to find alternatives.Business owners told CBS13 they understand how important it is to stay cool when you're working indoors. "Heat's been a thing for a while now so luckily we have a lot of measures in place," said Chris Ward, the Vice President of Operations for Pacific Coast Producers, a farmer-owned canned fruit company. Ward welcomes Cal-OSHA's new proposal to have employers keep the temperature below...
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Glendale's ReflectSpace Gallery Debuts "(Be)Longing", A Dive into Asian Diasporic Art and Identity
ReflectSpace Gallery, tucked inside Glendale Central Library, is making some noise this summer by introducing (Be)Longing: Asian Diasporic Crossings, a compelling exploration of the narratives that shape the Asian diasporic experience, according to the City Of Glendale. Launching July 20 and running through September 22, the exhibition brings together a cadre of seven Asian artists whose works spark conversations around identity, borders, and the personal histories that collide with the broader scope of geopolitical movements.
California to mandate statewide water restrictions up to nearly 40% in some cities
The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday approved a policy that could force some municipal water suppliers to reduce the amount of water they provide by close to 40% over the next 15 years. If suppliers and their customers don't reduce water use, the districts could be fined up...
Santa Clarita native serves aboard future Navy warship
MILLINGTON, Tennessee — Petty Officer 2nd Class Joel Abundez, a native of Santa Clarita, is serving aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Massachusetts, a nuclear submarine under construction. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. Abundez, a 2022 Canyon...
Valentine's Day Vows, Santa Clarita's "The Big I Do" Event Returns with Lavish Perks for Couples
Lovebirds looking to tie the knot in style have something big to look forward to in Santa Clarita. Back by popular demand, The Big I Do event is slated for Valentine's Day, 2025, and it's bringing some serious perks for couples ready to say "I do." In an announcement shared by the Santa Clarita government's official website, the city promises an unforgettable group wedding ceremony with a reception that includes everything from catered BBQ to live music, without the usual nuptial chaos.
Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of California's ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state's campaign to fight climate change.
FACT CHECK: False Gavin Newsom ad about how 'kids' die running on X
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom's super PAC "Campaign for Democracy" is running an ad on X, formerly known as Twitter, that reads, "Guns are the number one killer of kids. Not cancer. Not car accidents. GUNS." The claim is false for most Americans. It is true that firearms are the number one killer of kids according to Centers for Disease Control data if you include adult 18-...
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