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Heat wave knocks out power to thousands of Southern California homes
Southern Californians were trying to beat the heat this weekend, but power outages throughout the region were making that a more difficult task.The heat was affecting electrical equipment as utilities scrambled to dispatch crews.That left many thousands of people without working air conditioning or refrigeration during one of the hottest days of the year.Nick Rosado, who lost power for 24 hours at his Mission Hills home, had to keep his expensive medication on ice."That one month supply - that's $1,300 out of my pocket," he said.Thousands in the San Fernando Valley alone lost power in this heat wave. Some were...
Preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near The Geysers in Northern CA, USGS says
A preliminary 4.3 earthquake struck near The Geysers in Northern California on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.The USGS reports the quake happened around 7:30 a.m.It was centered about a mile southeast of the Geysers with shaking felt in Santa Rosa.That's just under 40 miles away.It had a depth of 0.62 miles.The quake was originally estimated to be a magnitude 4.2.There are no reports of injuries or damages.Good morning Northern CA! Did you feel the magnitude 4.2 quake about 1 mile southeast of the Geysers at 7:30 am? The #ShakeAlert system was activated. See: https://t.co/sqsdhhn2fi @Cal_OES @CAGeoSurvey @ListosCA pic.twitter.com/oVMow07eyT— USGS ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) September 7, 2024 The video in the media player above is from a previous update If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
California’s Line Fire threatens 35,000 buildings as residents flee expanding flames
The Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County in California exploded in size overnight, scorching more than 17,000 acres as nervous homeowners gathered belongings and fled the area as flames continue to advance and threaten more than 35,000 buildings.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for California casino, resort set to be managed by Las Vegas-based company
Las Vegas-based company, Station Casinos, is branching out of the Silver State and partnering with North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California to open a long-awaited casino and resort project in California.
No, California’s extreme heat did not cause a series of earthquakes
A series of earthquakes rattled Southern California on Saturday. The greatest was a magnitude-3.9 that was centered east of Los Angeles near the town of Ontario. Shaking was possibly felt in Los Angeles and other communities in Orange and San Diego counties.
Newsom vetoes home loan assistance for undocumented immigrants
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants living in California the ability to qualify for first-time homebuying loans. Newsom cited funding concerns and the bill’s potential fiscal impact on the state budget in his veto message. “Given the finite funding available for CalHFA programs, expanding program eligibility must be […]
LA Times Columnist: ACTUALLY, Republicans To Blame for Dem-Run California’s Problems Because They’re Too Far Right To Win Elections
The columnist acknowledged that his state is run almost entirely by Democrats but reasoned the GOP's inability to get candidates elected is harmful. The post LA Times Columnist: ACTUALLY, Republicans To Blame for Dem-Run California’s Problems Because They’re Too Far Right To Win Elections first appeared on Mediaite.
California awards Encore High School $200,000 grant for Farm to School program
HESPERIA – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced, September 6, the grant recipients for the Farm to School program. Encore High School received a $200,000 grant to provide hands-on learning through cooking classes.
Warehouse Rules in Last-Minute Assembly Bill Divide Inland Empire
California is poised to set new rules for warehouse locations and truck routes with a last-minute bill to curtail air pollution and traffic from distribution centers. But local government groups oppose the legislation, and business groups warn that it would place onerous requirements on warehouse developments and cities, threatening trade and jobs. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until the end of the month to sign or veto the bill.
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