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Heat Waves, Wildfires, Snow: California Endures a Summer of Extremes
An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast on Saturday, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest and prompting the closure of part of a highway that runs through a national park. Parts of Highway 89 through Lassen Volcanic...
SoCal Braces for Rising Temperatures, Coastal Highs to Hit 80s, Valleys Mid-90s, Deserts Over 100 Degrees
As Southern Californians look forward to the start of a new week, temperatures will steadily rise according to the National Weather Service San Diego. Coastal areas can expect highs from the mid-70s to 80 degrees on Sunday, reaching up to the mid-90s in the valleys on Monday. Meanwhile, the low desert is gearing up for a scorching 104-107 degrees come Monday, as reported on the NWS San Diego website.
Newsom mocks process of Kamala Harris ascending past Biden on Democratic ticket
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) mocked the short process the Democratic Party used to replace President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris on a podcast on Friday. When asked about the “switch” from Biden to Harris, Newsom sarcastically repeated points that Democrats had stated about the event. “Now, we went through a very open process, […]
Californians can now store digital driver’s licenses on their phones
– Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Californians participating in the mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program can now store their digital driver’s licenses and identification cards in Google Wallet. This new option adds convenience and security for those opting into the state’s mobile driver’s license program.
California weighs sweeping reforms in insurance regulations, amid mounting wildfire risk
The raging wildfires that have become a mainstay in certain California communities are not only devastating family dwellings — they are also impeding Californians from procuring the insurance necessary to protect these homes in the future. Aiming to both quell soaring prices and bring back firms that have left the Golden State, regulators are proposing…
Record Low Temperatures Tied in Madera and Merced Amid California’s August Heatwave
Hanford, CA – Record low temperatures tied Saturday in Madera and Merced, California, marking a rare weather event in late August. Madera recorded a high of 83 degrees, last seen in 1973, while Merced matched its 1920 record of 82 degrees. According to the National Weather Service Hanford, the...
California Woman Faces 32 Charges Following High-Speed Police Chase in Utah; Tested Positive for Drugs after Arrest
After leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Utah County, a lady was eventually charged with 32 separate offenses. According to court records, authorities in […]
Scores: Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Football is back. The 2024 high school football season begins this week for schools in Kern County. The new season brings some big changes — like new coach Rich Bolin taking over the mighty Liberty High School program from Bryan Nixon, and Paul Golla taking over the reigns at Independence High […]
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