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Brush fires breaks out along 14 Fwy in Santa Clarita amid intense SoCal heat wave
Three small brush fires broke out along the 14 Freeway in the Santa Clarita area Wednesday amid a heat wave that's expected to keep its grip on Southern California through the week.The fires started along the northbound freeway lanes near the Newhall, Placerita Canyon and Soledad Canyon roads, according to the Angeles National Forest.AIR7 was overhead as crews worked to contain the flames in three separate spots in relatively close proximity to each other.The fires sent plumes of smoke into the air, but firefighters made quick progress suppressing the flames. About 10 acres were burned in total.No structures were threatened, but drivers were warned to be careful traveling through the area.Firefighters are assisting the LACoFD, battling multiple fires along State Hwy 14 near the Newhall, Placerita Cyn Rd, and Soledad Cyn Rds exits. Motorists please exercise extreme caution in the area @LACoFDPIO @CHP_Newhall @CaltransDist7 pic.twitter.com/J4v7d7BmGT— Angeles National Forest (@Angeles_NF) September 4, 2024 The cause of the fires wasn't immediately known, but the extreme temperatures across the area raised concerns about the risk of rapid-moving fires.
How to stay safe during Southern California’s latest heat wave
The latest heat wave to hit Southern California is expected to last throughout the workweek. Extreme temperatures are forecast for communities throughout the Los Angeles region, reaching between 110 and 115 degrees in the San Fernando Valley. Burbank, Woodland Hills, Pasadena, and Palm Springs are also expected to see triple-digit temperatures. Downtown L.A. and coastal […]
Nearly undetectable card skimmer found at Southern California gas station
Police in one Southern California city have seized an illegal card skimmer from a gas station that was virtually impossible to detect. The skimmer was attached to a gas pump card reader and PIN pad at an ARCO station in the 13500 block of Euclid Street in Garden Grove, that city’s police department shared on […]
Criminal IP Secures PCI DSS v4.0 Certification, Enhancing Payment Security With Top-Level Compliance
**Torrance, United States / California, September 4th, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--**AI SPERA, a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) company, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification for its flagship search engine solution, Criminal IP. This accomplishment builds on last year's attainment of PCI DSS v3.2.1 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification and marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing efforts to enhance security, further solidifying its leadership in the global market.
Swim warnings issued for some of Southern California’s most popular beaches amid heat wave
Southern California is entering one of the hottest stretches of the summer, but health officials are warning residents not to use some of Los Angeles County’s most popular beaches to cool off. The warnings were issued because tests showed bacterial levels have exceeded health standards at several beaches, including Mothers Beach in Marina del Rey […]
CA bill restricts AI replications of dead performers
Artificial intelligence is growing fast, but laws to regulate it have been slow to follow. The state senate has now passed a bill that many are calling a win, requiring consent before using AI to recreate a dead performer's likeness.The rapidly developing technology of AI makes it easier than ever to impersonate famous figures, raising new concerns. Public figures and performers are worried that deepfakes and other fabricated videos could negatively impact their legacy after they are gone."There's a certain integrity for yourself," said local actor Robert Chestnut. "For someone just to be able to take it and just squash...
California legislators in stalemate over governor's special session focusing on gas prices
SACRAMENTO – A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.The Governor ordered the special session and the state senate did not show up, refusing to follow the order. It's the first time it's ever happened in state history.Gov. Gavin Newsom seemed to play it cool, as he presided over this unusual California Constitutional crisis."And I applaud and appreciate the joint statements from the speaker as well as the pro Tem, who I met with over an hour last night," Newsom said. The problem is...
Yuba College among California community colleges seeing uptick in enrollment post-pandemic
YUBA COUNTY – Community colleges across the country suffered hefty declines in enrollment over the pandemic. But California's community colleges might be making a comeback. One example is Yuba College. This school year they've seen higher enrollment than pre-pandemic. The vice president of Yuba College attributes it to several changes they made to make enrollment more accessible for everyone. "The reason why I chose here is it's easily accessible here," said Yuba College student Emanule Martinez. Martinez is a veteran and he now plans to become a firefighter by attending Yuba College's fire program, something he found through one of...
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