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California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say
Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle several large blazes, including the biggest in the country. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which manages resources, reported Friday that temperatures east of the Cascades have dipped but still remain in the 80s to 90s with winds […]
OEM reminding residents to be prepared for power outages
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents to be ready for potential power outages. OEM says with this many fires seen this fire season, it and fire officials must ask the public to take very precaution possible, especially if you’re traveling. It says having...
Jackson Co. Fair sees increases in attendance & revenue
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- The 2024 Jackson County Fair sees significant increases in attendance and revenue regardless of emergency weather situations. According to the Jackson County Expo, preliminary numbers show fair gate admission went up by over 12% from 2023. 4H and FFA festivities also set new records with auctions raising...
Southern Oregon residents and insurers struggle with a changing wildfire landscape
Your browser does not support the audio element. Wildfires in the West are becoming more common and severe. Nationwide, natural disasters are becoming worse and insurance premiums are rising. In Southern Oregon, residents are seeing spikes in their premiums or are deciding to change insurance companies. One Ashland insurance agent...
Missing Person Alert: Paul Flores Last Seen in Chemult, Oregon
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance inlocating this missing person. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the family of Paul Flores. He was reported to be last seen at the Pilot Travel Center in Chemult, Oregon. The vehicle he was known to be operating was located today, Friday, July 26, 2024, on a forest road north of Chemult, Oregon. Currently his whereabouts are unknown.
New Psychiatrist Joins the Community: Dr. Rhodelynn Ramos Named Medical Director at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
July 25, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – After a nationwide search, KBBH is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ramos, a highly esteemed psychiatrist, to our behavioral healthcare community. With an impressive resume spanning over two decades of experience in diverse psychiatric settings, Dr. Ramos is set to make a significant impact on mental health care in our area.
Power restored after more than 1,500 impacted in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ore. -- About 1,568 customers are without power in Phoenix, according to Pacific Power's outage map. According to the outage map, crews are investigating the cause. They estimate it will be restored by 12:30 p.m. The outage was first reported at 9:15 a.m. This is a developing story and...
Mouse in the House! CEC Coming to Oregon
Chuck E. Cheese is expected to open a location in South Medford, Ore., this fall, according to KOBI. Construction should be complete by late September or early October on the building, which is located in the area’s WinCo shopping center. Visitors can anticipate an opening in time for their Halloween Boo-Tacular Celebration.
Over 1,000 illegal marijuana plants seized in Siskiyou during traffic stop
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — A Sacramento man was arrested with over 1,000 illegal marijuana plants in Siskiyou County last Friday. The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says around 3:30 a.m. on July 19, a deputy noticed a white Mercedes Transit van swerving over the fog line along Interstate 5 north of Weed. The deputy tried to pull over the van, but the driver continued along I-5 for three miles before eventually coming to a stop, officers say.
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