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California sees a summer of extremes, from heat waves and wildfires to snow
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 National Park in California were shut down after an estimated 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of snow fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service.Photos posted by the agency and local authorities showed a high-elevation blanket of white on Mount Rainier in Washington along with a dusting of snow at Minaret Vista,...
California Superintendent Fired Over Allegedly Ignoring Bullying Accusations
Sometimes, people take their teasing and pranks way too far. Consequently, it causes them to stress so much, it takes them to the hospital. By that point, you teeter far too much into bullying territory. It's unacceptable. Moreover, it's even worse when those in positions of power willfully ignore these issues. This is what causes this California superintendent to lose her gig.
California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play."Nobody ever wants to miss a game. Nobody ever wants to postpone a practice, but the important thing that we have to keep the forefront is the health and safety of these students' coaches and fans," says Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner.The new CIF guidelines advise schools to move outdoor practices to cooler times, like early morning or late evening. They also require schools to postpone or cancel practice if it gets too hot outside. In the past each school or district had its own...
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.
Community Calendar Brought to you by CASA of Lassen Family Services August 26 – September 2
Lassen Family Services Cooking Class is held on the last Monday of the month from 3:00 – 5:00p.m., at Lassen Family. Please call 530.257.4599 for more information. Lassen Library Adult Literacy. ESL Class 4:30 – 6:00p.m. at the Library Conference Room. Tuesday, August 27. Lassen Library Adult Literacy....
Cory Day Dominates Gold Cup Finale
CHICO, CA (August 24, 2024) — Corey Day won the 70th Mike Curb NOS Energy Drink Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by Napa Auto Parts finale Saturday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in dominating fashion. Day led all 40-laps in route to his second consecutive Gold Cup title and a payday worth $100,070.
I Dream Of Jeannie star Barbara Eden glams up on her 93rd birthday in rare public outing for date night with husband Jon
I DREAM of Jeannie star Barbara Eden has made a rare public appearance for her 93rd birthday. The actress got all spruced up for a date night with her husband, Jon Eicholtz. One day before her birthday, Barbara headed to RC Hair Salon in Los Angeles, California. The actress spent the day at the beauty […]
Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Ohtani achieved the feat in his 126th game and the team’s 129th, the quickest in major league history and sixth ever to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a season. He’s also the first Dodgers player to do so. “It’s really more about the winning,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “Obviously the record is part of the process but I think the most important thing is about winning the game.”
1 killed, 2 injured in early-morning North Sacramento shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was killed, and two other adults were injured early Sunday morning after a shooting in North Sacramento. Just after 3 a.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting along the 1500 block of Orlando Way, near El Camino Avenue and just west of the Interstate 80 Business Loop, according to Sacramento Police Department spokeswoman Officer Allison Smith.
Second Officer Pleads Guilty To Violation Of Tyre Nichols’ Civil Rights
Emmitt Martin was one of the officers who beat Nichols to death during a traffic stop. Emmitt Martin, the second of five officers who are set to be on trial over the 2023 beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols in 2023, pleaded guilty on Aug. 23 to violating Nichols’ civil rights during the traffic stop.
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