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Cooling centers opening in Sacramento and surrounding counties
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Valley and other parts of California are expected to endure triple-digit temperatures this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Sacramento Valley, Delta and Foothills from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Friday. Cities and counties in the Sacramento area shared a number of locations that […]
How to avoid heat-related illness during the heat wave in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California residents are gearing up for a heat wave at the start of September. The triple-digit heat could put people at risk of heat-related illness. Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department Chief Andrew Elms said during heat waves, they typically see an increase in heat-related illnesses, so...
Heat wave bringing above-normal temperatures to Bay Area; heat advisory issued
A late-summer heat wave was bringing above-normal temperatures to the Bay Area and Northern California beginning Tuesday, prompting a heat advisory from the National Weather Service.An area of high pressure is building a heat dome over the region which will last until Friday when a gradual cooling trend begins. On Tuesday, temperatures were expected to be generally be 5 to 15 degrees above normal along with widespread moderate heat risk away from the coast, the Weather Service said.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaThe heat advisory was to be in effect beginning 11 a.m. Wednesday morning through...
California Highway Patrol arrest more than 1,100 people for DUI Labor Day weekend
(FOX40.COM) — Over 1,100 people were arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection to driving under the influence on Labor Day weekend. – Video Above: States with the most strict DUI laws “CHP officers kept watch over California’s crowded roadways over the holiday weekend, vigilantly monitoring for instances of impaired driving while implementing a statewide […]
Rent control initiative Prop 33 begins "California Leavin' " TV ads
SACRAMENTO — California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign.The new ad that dropped this week is getting a lot of attention but some are already calling it confusing. It plays off the theme of the 1965 Mama's and the Papa's hit "California Dreamin.'"Instead, it's changed the title to "California Leavin'" and includes the lyrics: "All the homes are gone, and the rents too high."Political strategist Rob Stutzman watched the new ad aimed at promoting Prop 33. Only, Stutzman said that despite its crafting, it leaves a key point out. "They never use the ballot...
CA bill would allow rental car companies to use GPS 24 hours after a car goes missing, instead of 72
California lawmakers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would allow rental car companies to use GPS technology sooner to find stolen rental cars faster.San Francisco leaders say this would also prevent the cars from being used for theft and trafficking.When a rental car isn't returned on time, as California state law stands today, companies are required to wait 72 hours to use GPS to find it."It doesn't make a whole lot of sense," Matt Haney, a California Assemblymember said.Haney authored a bill that would shorten the window down to 24 hours instead.And now, he's urging Governor...
California FAIR Plan can pass extreme costs on to consumers, Department of Insurance says
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — The California Department of Insurance said the state’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, can pass costs it can’t afford in the wake of a major wildfire onto insurance companies, which can recoup some or all of that money from policyholders. The...
California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of Wednesday’s Collaborative Meeting
A controversial and confusing proposal is circulating throughout Santa Barbara's fishing industry and, environmental circles. The post California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of Wednesday’s Collaborative Meeting appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Can California's power grid handle latest heat wave?
As temperatures rise, so does the strain on the state's power grid. With that comes worries about brownouts or blackouts.With heat wave after heat wave baking communities throughout Southern California, is the strain on the power grid putting residents in danger of seeing Flex Alerts?"Several consecutive days of high heat, along with warmer than usual nighttime temperatures can lead to power outages because electric equipment is unable to cool sufficiently between periods of heavy use," Southern California Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar said.Powerful heat wave hitting Southern California: Here's what to expectSouthern California Edison encourages residents to help eliminate the stress on the power grid by conserving energy during peak demand, between 4 p.m.-9 p.m.So far, Edison says there appears to be no danger of residents ending up in the dark."This time, our system is performing well, we are seeing the benefits of all work completed over the past several years on equipment replacement, upgrades and electric grid hardening," Kumar said.Amid the extreme heat, Southern California Edison suggests:- Avoid charging electric vehicles- Avoid using major appliances- Charge phones and laptops during off-peak hours- Keep thermostat on 78 degrees when home and 85 degrees when away
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