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‘You can almost see the ground move’: State of emergency declared in California as land movement threatens power lines
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Nearly 300 homes evacuated as Bear Fire in Northern California grows to 2,000 acres
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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...
Income to afford a "starter" home in the San Jose area approaches $300K, Redfin says
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.According to real estate company Redfin, homebuyers in July needed an income of $299,414 to afford the median starter home in the San Jose area, which was $970,000. The income to afford a starter home is more than 75% above the area's median household income of $170,034.The median mortgage payment for such a home was $7,485 a month, assuming a 3.5% down payment and a mortgage rate of 6.85%, which the company said was the average...
SF nonprofit uses 'ecosystem engineers' to address climate change in Bayview
In an effort to address the worsening impacts of climate change and improve the cleanliness of San Francisco Bay, a nonprofit in The City has spent nearly 10 years focused on restoring the body of water’s native Olympia oyster population. Members of the Wild Oyster Project said the species carries outsized importance in the region, filtering water from the largest state estuary while also serving a vital ecological role. Olympia oysters can also mitigate the effects of rising tides caused by climate change, according to...
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’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.
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 assembly to hold special session on gas price spikes
SACRAMENTO, Calif — The California State Assembly is set to engage in a special session to address gas price spikes. “We must stop oil companies from raking-in record profits at the expense of Californians," said Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas). "During this important special session, the Assembly will convene public hearings that thoroughly vet proposals. We’ll hear from experts and ensure that the public has a voice in the process. I’m committed to delivering solutions that rein-in soaring gas costs and provide real savings at the pump."
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...
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