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3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
Water is safe at Sycamore Pool, city says
CHICO, Calif. - The city of Chico said there is no concern for water quality at Sycamore Pool. The city said they recently received reports on social media that there were potential water quality issues at Sycamore Pool. The city said One Mile is tested weekly for coliform bacteria and all recent test results are negative, with natural levels far below any thresholds of concern.
Marysville Peach Festival brings families, business to downtown following historic hotel fire
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The annual Marysville Peach Festival returned this weekend despite a massive fire downtown last month, which prompted road closures and detours. “It definitely complicated issues,” Event coordinator Kary Hauck said on Saturday. “We were able to adjust [the] footprint slightly, moving north by two blocks. The hotel has never been in the event footprint itself, just outside of it on the perimeter.”
Ridge Fire holding at 2,629 acres, 25% contained; evacuations remain in effect
Firefighters on Sunday continued to work to contain a wildfire that prompted evacuations and scorched thousands of acres from Lake to Colusa counties, authorities said. Weather conditions were favorable overnight and helped the 300 fire personnel working in the area to keep the blaze, dubbed the Ridge Fire, to 2,629 acres, Cal Fire spokesperson Jason Clay said. As of Monday morning, the fire, ...
Less than 1 acre fire at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility contained
PARADISE, Calif. - A fire at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility in Paradise was contained Saturday morning, CAL FIRE Butte County said. The fire was reported on Friday at around 11:21 p.m., but crews couldn't get inside the facility until around 11:40 p.m. The fire was contained at...
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
Pelosi privately favors open nomination above Harris endorsement
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reportedly favors an open nomination process rather than selecting Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate at the Democratic National Convention next month if President Joe Biden steps aside. According to a report in Politico, four people familiar with private discussions involving Pelosi earlier this month say that she […]
$1.8 Billion at Stake: California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports
California’s Future Online Accessibility Hinges on Transparency and Accountability California Governor Rejects Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports California Governor Gavin Newsom said no to a bill that wanted the state to report on its progress in getting more people access to the internet. The bill, AB 2708 was meant to make sure the […]
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