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Star Bend Boat Ramp reopens for Labor Day weekend
After being closed for over a month, the Star Bend Boat Ramp near Plumas Lake officially reopened on Friday just in time for Labor Day weekend. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol performed an inaugural boat launch Friday morning to celebrate the ramp’s reopening and the completion of a sediment removal project two months ahead of schedule. In 2018, Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency ...
Rackerby resident expresses concerns over neighbors dogs after his gets attacked
RACKERBY, Calif. - Jason Steele moved from Texas to Rackerby a decade ago. For a better part of that decade, Steele has lived off Vierra Road with his two dogs. But recently, Steele says one of his neighbors is letting a pack of aggressive dogs run loose. "Just in the last week, the dogs have been packing up over there, and attacking...Getting into my trash on a daily basis at night."
Families plead for answers in the mystery of the Yuba County Five almost 50 years later
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — The Plumas National Forest has held the mystery of the Yuba County Five for almost 50 years. Their disappearance has puzzled people around the world. The five men, who lived with intellectual disabilities, were known as "the boys." They were Ted Weiher, Jack Huett, Bill Sterling, Jack Madruga and Gary Mathias.
Santa Clara Kaiser Among Top Hospitals for Treating Heart Attacks, Strokes
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are rated among the best in the nation for treating heart attacks, strokes, and other medical conditions, according to a study released by U.S. News & World Report in mid-July. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized as “high-performing” in U.S. News & World...
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates launch of Nation's first hydrogen hub
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Friday Aug. 30 California Gov. Newsom announced California as the first state in the nation to launch one of the country's seven hydrogen hubs. Gov. Newsom celebrated on Friday alongside U.S Under Secretary of Energy David Crane and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and other local, state and federal leaders in Oakland.
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
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