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Excessive Heat Continues in Coachella Valley with Highs Reaching 117°F
The Coachella Valley is bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to hit 117°F in Palm Springs and similar highs across the region. Clear skies will prevail, though some clouds and humidity are anticipated. Winds will pick up this afternoon, but no significant weather is expected locally. An excessive heat warning remains in effect through the weekend, with temperatures well above normal. Conditions are projected to remain hot until mid-next week, when a slight chance of thunderstorms may bring some relief.
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
July 18 Daily Briefing: Struggles for beloved restaurant, funding a pickleball project, tree cut down, and more
Welcome to Thursday — If you haven’t noticed, it’s road construction season, and there’s no slowing in Palm Springs just because it’s hot. While we rarely have room to tell you about everything being ripped up or replaced, the city does. Just head to this page on the official city website for the latest about road projects in your neighborhood and throughout the city. We also remind you to give those construction workers a break and slow down when you see cones.
Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a strike
LOS ANGELES — Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disney’s theme parks and resort properties in Southern California announced late Friday that members have voted to authorize a strike by an overwhelming majority, citing alleged unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. The authorization doesn’t mean a...
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Ring video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
Global technology outage disrupts flights, commerce
A worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty cybersecurity software update disrupted Southern California airports, shipping ports and other computer-dependent operations. Departing flights from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport and Long Beach Airport were temporarily grounded after airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a ground stop on all flights, according to an alert from the FAA.
Sacramento Report: How to Have Our Coast and Develop It Too
Some of the most exclusive real estate in the country is under debate, as state officials consider ways to spur construction of affordable housing in the coastal zone. Legislation by Assemblymember David Alvarez, D-San Diego, aimed to streamline that process. But recent amendments softening its language have left him unsure if he still supports his own bill.
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride to the doctor.
Egg farm fire could impact the price of eggs throughout Southern California
RAMONA, Calif. — Flames tore through a building with about 70,000 chickens inside an egg farm in Ramona Thursday evening. Fire officials tell CBS 8 the fire caused about $2 million in damages, which includes the building and the chickens. “Whenever you have an event like this, it reduces...
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