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Stretches of 15, 10 and 5 freeways in SoCal among the deadliest roads in the state, report says
Deaths from car crashes jumped in California between 2018 and 2022, with several of those traffic fatalities occurring in the Southland, according to a recent report.ConsumerAffairs found fatal car crashes rose by 17% during that four-year span, despite a population decline in the state.Researchers looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to understand where deadly crashes happen and their contributing factors.Interstate 5, which runs through California, was the state's deadliest road in 2022. There was a total of 128 deaths that year, the report said.ConsumerAffairs also analyzed the deadliest stretches of roads in the state. The 15...
South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano."The initial designs of this project make it look a little like the port of LA and Long Beach in Laguna Niguel with 1100 shipping containers," said David Raslowsky of Laguna NiguelCompass Energy Storage is proposing to build a 250-mega watt battery energy storage system (BESS) on 13 acres of land it owned by Saddleback Church.But in 2022, the city of San Juan Capistrano rejected the renewable company's application for the project. That's when Compass Energy Solutions decided to bypass the city's...
July 4 fireworks spark fires across SoCal
LOS ANGELES - Extreme heat warnings and fire weather warnings continue through the holiday weekend across much of Southern California. Over the Fourth of July holiday, firefighters responded to several fires and injuries related to fireworks. "One time, 7 rockets went bam, bam, bam," said James Bruinsslot in Northridge. "It...
Orange County Celebrates Fourth of July
People across Orange County pulled out their BBQ grills, lawn chairs and admired the fireworks that lit up the sky. For some cities, there were sanctioned firework shows, while Laguna Beach opted for a drone show, a more quiet and new way of watching light displays. But Independence Day is...
‘World's largest rubber duck' lands in Lake Elsinore for Fourth of July
If you like big ducks, this should fit the bill. The "world's largest rubber duck" is part of Fourth of July celebrations starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend in the Riverside County community of Lake Elsinore. Fourth of July 11 hours ago. Holidays Jul 2. "This event is not...
Heat-related illnesses spike in Riverside County amid heatwave, vulnerable populations at risk
With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone's mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county's health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this The post Heat-related illnesses spike in Riverside County amid heatwave, vulnerable populations at risk appeared first on KESQ.
California’s Oldest Tree – A Riverside County Celebrity
California is a land of superlatives. The state is number one in population. We are the top national producer of about 100 crops and even the number one international producer of some of those (e.g., almonds). California’s General Sherman Giant Sequoia is the world’s largest tree. Death Valley is the hottest and the lowest place on the continent. Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous states. But you don’t have to go far from Riverside to find a California superlative. Jurupa Valley is home to California’s oldest tree (and, as we shall see, one of the oldest trees in the world).
Celebrate Independence Day during 4th of July Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee is gearing up for its annual 4th of July Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular on Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda. The fun kicks off at noon with live entertainment on three different stages. Patrons will enjoy rides, food and game booths run by local service groups as well as more than 30 booths offering up crafts and gift ideas. Admission is free with tickets available for games and rides.
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for July 5-10
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears.
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