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Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
California's Park Fire continues to grow as thousands flee to escape 7th largest inferno in state history
The Park Fire burning near the Northern California city of Chico is continuing to expand rapidly and devour the pristine landscape as thousands of firefighters from near and far descend upon the region to get a handle on the wildfire while residents flee and the flames consume dozens of buildings.
Northern California inmate escapes fire camp, manhunt underway
(FOX40.COM) — A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate who was stationed at a facility to combat fires and floods escaped on Friday, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the inmate was identified as 45-year-old Arnel Arienda and reportedly “walked away” from the Cal Fire Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada […]
Big Lots closures in California: Here’s which stores are shutting down
With Big Lots expected to shut down stores nationwide, closures are expected in California. The discount retailer said it would close dozens of stores throughout the country in its quarterly report filed in June, but didn’t disclose information on which stores will be affected. The company said inflation, cost of goods, and competitive and economic […]
California fire scorches through land the size of Los Angeles as blazes burn across US West
Thousands of firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
Central Coast organizations join global movement for plastic-free July
MONTEREY, Calif. — July is a month dedicated to plastic-free usage, a global initiative aimed at educating the public about the negative impacts of plastic on our environment. An estimated 12 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. That's equivalent to one garbage truck every 45 seconds.
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