Tulare County, CA

ProPublica

The agency recently said that it had reached 101% of its firefighter hiring goal for 2024, but those on the front lines say the agency is understating how badly depleted their ranks are, especially for experienced firefighters.

As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say the U.S. Forest Service Has Left Them With Critical Shortages

The Guardian

Edgehill fire started in San Bernardino and forced evacuations as over 200 firefighters assigned to blaze

Fast-moving California wildfire destroys homes and burns at least 100 acres

California State

After the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in California’s history – engulfed Michael and Kristy Daneau’s Paradise home, the couple and their four daughters were forced to move 30 miles away to find a home they could afford.

Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble

Colorado State

The Independent

Three German tourists have been cited for firing paintball guns inside Joshua Tree national park earlier this month.On August 4, a park ranger patrolling a campground inside the California park saw “fresh yellow paintball splatter” on nearby structures and signs, according to a press release. Rangers found at least eleven signs splattered with the yellow paint.The citation, issued to each of the three tourists, carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.The ranger caught the tourists after investigating the paint splatters and finding a slingshot inside a nearby vehicle “in plain view.” The tourists admitted...

German tourists shoot paintballs all over Joshua Tree national park in California

Visitors and locals love California for its sunshine and arid climate. Although the Golden State's ocean water is colder than in other destinations, the otherwise balmy conditions make up for this disparity. But despite popular belief, not all of California has perfect year-round weather. There are several places within the state that experience bone-chilling temperatures. The coldest place can be found at Bodie State Historic Park in Mono County. It's located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, not far from Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite National Park, which is known for its epic hikes with the best views.

This Historic State Park And Ghost Town Has The Coolest Temperatures In California

CBS News

A Thai court jailed a famous Spanish actor's son for life on Thursday for the grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island in a case that has gripped Spain.Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 30-year-old chef with a YouTube channel, was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan last August.The case has generated enormous interest in Spain because the defendant's father, Rodolfo Sancho, is a well-known actor, and scores of Spanish reporters flew in for the trial. Sancho's mother, Silvia Bronchalo, has also been in acting and both...

Film star's son gets life sentence for killing, dismembering plastic surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

RadarOnline

Richard Simmons was covered in cuts and bruises and had a broken leg when he died the day before his 76th birthday.RadarOnline.com exclusively obtained a copy of Simmons' autopsy report revealing the extent of the "blunt traumatic injuries" credited with causing the fitness guru's accidental death. Simmons, who disappeared from the public eye in 2014 after a prosperous career in exercise media, suffered the injuries during a "ground level fall" at his Hollywood Hills home. The date of injury was listed as "unknown" by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.On the evening of July 11, "he experienced an episode of dizziness...

Richard Simmons' Autopsy Report Reveals 76-Year-Old Fitness Guru's Body Was Riddled With Cuts and Bruises

iHeartRadio

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO, CA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday announced the seizure of more than $5 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as a shipment of watermelons into California last week. The agency said officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in San Diego encountered a 29-year-old man...

BUSTED! Border Patrol in California Uncovers $5 MILLION Meth – Disguised as Watermelons!

The US Sun

STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]

Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law

THREE tourists have died after they got sucked into a whirlpool while on a group trip in California. Utah natives Jeannine Skinner, 34, David Bell, 48, and Pete On, 48, were hiking the Seven Teacups trail when they decided to take a dip in the river to cool off. The trio was hiking with a […]

Three friends killed in freak accident on vacation after they were sucked into whirlpool while trying to cool off

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished his speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Los Angeles Times

The death of Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who was a pop culture fixture in the '70s and '80s, was ruled an accident by the coroner, brother Lenny confirms.

Richard Simmons' cause of death confirmed by L.A. coroner: 'Blunt traumatic injuries'

Fresno, CA

San Luis Obispo County, CA

A family's ocean getaway took a surprising turn for the worse earlier this summer. Charlotte Russ and her kids had traveled from their home in Fresno, California, to enjoy a vacation at the popular Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County. Her kids were excited and had fun collecting a...

Mother faces fine exceeding $80K for unfortunate beach incident with children: 'It was definitely one expensive trip'

Upworthy

Living the rest of your life on a cruise ship seems like the dream of the ultra-rich. You wake up every morning and have an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Spend the afternoon hanging out by the pool or touring a fantastic city such as Rome or Dubrovnik.At night, have a drink in the lounge watching a comedian or a jazz band, then hit the sack and do it all over again the next day. Seems too good to be true for the average person, right? Think again. Twenty-eight-year-old Austin Wells of San Diego told CNBC that he can make it happen because it’s cheaper than living onshore in Southern California and he gets to see the world. “The thing that most excites me is I don’t have to upend my daily routine, in order to go see the world,” Wells told CNBC.

28-year-old buys cruise ship apartment because it's less than renting and he can see the world

Gatlinburg, TN

Smokey Bear made his first appearance in 1944. There was once a "real" Smokey - kind of. There's a reason some people think it's Smokey "the" Bear. Smokey Bear made his first appearance on a wildfire prevention poster in 1944. Eighty years later, Smokey stands as one of the most...

Smokey Bear's 80. Here's His Life Story.

New York City, NY

A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]

Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Wildfire in California national park grows nearly 40%, triggers evacuations

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