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Harris refuses to provide an agenda to voters, so let’s look at her actions
Vice President Kamala Harris has found a new way to avoid the press. In the amusing clip below, Harris is seen emerging from an SUV on the tarmac at an undisclosed airport. She is wearing headphones and holding a cellphone. She nods to staff, offers a perfunctory wave to a group of waiting reporters, and […]
Visalia Valley Strong Ballpark steps up its game, City invests in improvements
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The City of Visalia and Visalia Rawhide are teaming up to upgrade the Valley Strong Ballpark. They plan to replace the wooden back fence with a padded one, replace the stadium lights and upgrade the team clubhouses. This is after Major League Baseball announced new standards for its affiliated ballparks. “We […]
In the Last 5 Years $24 Billion Spent to Fix the Problem of Homelessness in California
When you are the state with 30% of all homelessness in America you know fixing the issue will be a Herculean task. This is what California faces with its estimated 171,000 people without homes.
Over 100 people cited in Visalia, CHP says
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Officers cited over 100 people in Visalia over the Labor Day weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials say Visalia Area CHP was out in full force over the holiday weekend as part of the Maximum Enforcement Period. As a result of the operation, officers say a total of 121 […]
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 dairy cows test positive for avian flu
(FOX40.COM) — California cows have tested positive for avian influenza at three Central Valley dairy farms, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The strain of avian influenza is known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and first showed signs in California dairy cows on Aug. 25. Following testing by the National Veterinary […]
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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