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Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Four Takeaways From the Bankruptcy Filing Rocking a California Wine Company
Shortly after the news broke that one of California’s biggest wine companies, Vintage Wine Estates, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it appears that the company plans to lay off all of its employees, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Here are four things to know about the bankruptcy and mass layoff case that’s rocking California wine country:
Reno-Sparks to cool off Saturday as temps dip into 80s
High temperatures in Reno-Sparks will drop into the 80s on Saturday before ticking back up at the end of the weekend as smoke from California wildfires heads toward the area. Smoke from California and northern Washoe County wildfires is currently heading toward northwestern Nevada but could drift toward Reno later this weekend,...
High demand for water slides as excessive heat continues in Central California
The excessive heat is creating big business for those who provide ways to stay cool.From inflatable slides shaded by palm trees, Kealoha Events provides a variety of ways to stay cool while having summer fun."Water slides are very popular. The season usually starts at the beginning of May and ends in September," explained Sean Stevens, owner of Kealoha Events.Stevens has been in business for 19 years and says the demand this month has been surprisingly high, even with triple-digit heat."The peak for us this year has been July, sales have been up 37% over last year. We typically rent out...
Samantha Lopes making Fresh Press Juices on Great Day
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Samantha Lopes from Fresh Press Juice visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious drinks. Follow Fresh Press Juice on Instagram. Inflammation: spinach, kale, turmeric, blueberry, and pomegranate. Tutti Frutti: pineapple, apple, strawberries, and spirulina. Strawberry Sunshine: strawberries, lemons, and agave. Mommy Glow: orange,...
Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December just like he’s been promising for the last 15 months? And will his much-hyped Sustainable Insurance Strategy really solve all of Orinda’s fire insurance problems?
Unhoused man found dead in Fresno prompts investigation
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Fresno on Thursday, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers say they responded to the area of Van Ness and Olive Avenues in Fresno on Thursday evening. Upon arrival, they found what appeared to be an unhoused man deceased in a […]
Hanford Thursday Market July dates canceled due to heat
For a third week in a row.. The Thursday Hanford Market had to cancel their weekly event due to heat.The market brings between 5,000 to 10,000 people each week and about 100 Central Valley vendors.But the month of July, which has seen 3 cancellations and one planned closure on July 4th, has been too hot to keep the market open for its visitors, employees and volunteers."To keep them safe is our highest priority. We don't want to see anyone suffering from heat stroke or heat related illness," says Michelle Brown, the Executive Director of Main Street Hanford.The non-profit follows a...
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