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Cal Fire Arrests Man Accused of Using Burning Car to Start Giant Wildfire
A man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of starting a fire that forced thousands to flee their homes overnight because of a fast-moving fire in Northern California, a prosecutor said. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said in a statement that the man, whose name was not released, was jailed...
Governor orders urgent action on homeless encampments statewide
– Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments “while respecting the dignity and safety of Californians experiencing homelessness,” according to a press release from the governor’s office. The governor’s order follows the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Grants Pass v Johnson and urges local governments to use substantial state funding to take similar action.
MADE IN NEVADA: Comstock Metals
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. (KOLO) - The two men who launched Comstock Metals say only their Company can recycle 100 percent of a solar panel, keeping toxins out of landfills and groundwater. This is significant because California’s 2021 law banning solar panels from landfills will force much of this waste to...
Park Fire drift smoke clearly spotted from space
(FOX40.COM) — In only a matter of hours, the Park Fire exploded into California’s largest fire of 2024 and a column of drift smoke visible from space is now entering neighboring states. The National Weather Service shared timelapse images from the GOES-West satellite that clearly show the plume of drift smoke being blown into southern […]
California Lawmaker Prioritizes Harbor Tug Safety
[Office of California Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains]. Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) visited the Port of Oakland last week to discuss her proposed harborcraft legislation and to call on regulators to prioritize mariner safety. Dr. Bains toured the port aboard the tugboat Sandra Hugh to gain first-hand insight into the challenges...
Harvest Water Program Interview with Program Coordinator Heidi Oriol
California’s largest agricultural water recycling scheme, Harvest Water, with an estimated cost of $597 million, is now in the construction phase. A significant part of SacSewer’s goal to increase recycled water delivery, the program will facilitate natural groundwater recovery, support sustainable agriculture, and enhance existing local habitats. “The...
Man dies in Northern California after getting trapped between two vehicles, CHP says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the California Highway Patrol’s South Lake Tahoe unit, a man recently died after getting trapped in between a truck and a truck tractor’s trailer. CHP said the incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Monday in Tahoma. According to the agency, a 53-year-old man attempted to stop a Ford F450 as it […]
Big Lots to close several Northern California stores, including two on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. — Big Lots, the popular retail chain, has announced plans to close dozens of its stores in Northern California, including two in the local area. The stores in Salinas and Gilroy are among those slated for closure. The Watsonville location will remain open. The company cited the...
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