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Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts. Their efforts were complicated by baking temperatures that hit the western United States over the weekend, with more than 30 million people affected by heat warnings in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.
Officials see progress after resurgence of iconic US lake system, but concerns remain: 'It's sort of counterintuitive'
Southern California's increasing demand for water has long wreaked havoc on the regions from where that water flows. As conservation progresses, though, there is still a long way to go. What's happening?. Joint projects by Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have helped partially restore...
California Teen Goes Missing After Riding Bike to Visit Family
A California teen is reportedly missing after riding her bike to visit family last week. According to a news release from the City of Monterey Park on Facebook, Alison Jillian Chao, 15, “left her residence on July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m. Video footage shows Alison’s last known whereabouts on July 16 at 6:23 p.m.”
California regulators step up support for offshore wind
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial…
Black Families In California Fight For Land, Call For Reparations
The practice of eminent domain has been the source of recent pushes for Black people to receive reparations, or repayment for the wrongs done to them by their state or federal governments. Black families in Coloma, California, a small town of around 300 people, are fighting to receive restitution for...
$3.935 Million State Grant is a ‘Game Changer’ for Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is excited to support and enhance the movement of goods across the state of California and throughout the supply chain with the announcement of a $3.935 million award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This historic investment, known as the California Port Data Partnership, will revolutionize direct cloud-based data management and sharing amongst California’s five containerized ports to accelerate climate adaptation and resiliency, workforce development, zero-emission vehicle deployment, and increased grid support and reliability. As the nation’s preeminent global goods movement gateway, California ports are responsible for handling forty percent of all containerized imports and thirty percent of all containerized exports in the United States.
School District Sues Gov. Newsom Over New Gender Identity Law
Last week, the Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and a group of parents were in a legal battle with the state. The southern California school district sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over Assembly Bill 1955, a law that bans educators from notifying parents about their child’s gender identity. The law aims to protect transgender students against being forced to “come out” to their parents against their will. However, parents and school board members in Chino Valley argue that the law violates the parent’s rights under the United States Constitution.
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Black woman dies in California prison from heat over 110 degrees
A 42-year-old Black woman, Adrienne Boulware, has died in the custody of the California Department of Corrections at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. On July 4, prison guards exposed Boulware to extreme temperatures outdoors during a heatwave for 15 minutes, leaving her with just a small glass of water in the over 110 F heat. Boulware began to exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion almost immediately after returning indoors. Two days later, she passed away while receiving medical care. Elizabeth “Leesa” Nomura of the California Coalition for Women’s Prisoners joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Boulware’s tragic death, and what it reveals about the dangers prisons place incarcerated people in as the climate crisis intensifies.
2 dead, 1 injured in head-on crash south of Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people are dead and one person was hurt after a head-on crash south of Bakersfield Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. It happened on Buena Vista Boulevard, west of Adobe Road on July 20, 2024, at around 1:59 a.m. Officers said the...
New water regulations in California
The regulation is expected to cover about 500,000 acres of water savings by 2040.
Hector Avila appointed Grand Knight
Hector Avila has been named Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Council. He was previously a deputy Grand Knight and a family committee leader. He has been a member since 2020. He also sings with the church choir. "I love music. I love...
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
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