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OOH in California: by Numbers —Sacramento
Friday Fast Fact —OOH in California: The State by Numbers. For today’s Fast Fact, let’s take a look at some OOH statistics across the 58 counties of California!. According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, California is the most biodiverse state in the US, acting as home to a greater variety of plants and wildlife than anywhere else in the US! It sports both the highest and lowest elevations in the US (and Western Hemisphere), and encompasses a unique blend of landscapes throughout the state.
Is California ready for wind turbines in the ocean?
EUREKA, Calif. — California is looking to lead the way on renewable energy on the west coast. In 2021, AB 525 was passed in the California legislature to come up with a strategic plan to create offshore wind energy. A goal of 2-5 gigawatts of renewable energy was established for 2030 and 25 gigawatts for 2045.
The Puente Hills fault and our Top Ten earthquake kit items!
Recent Activity of the Puente Hills Fault in California. On August 12 2024, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake originating from the Puente Hills Fault rattled the Los Angeles area, raising concerns among seismologists and residents alike. This fault, which runs beneath densely populated regions 25 miles from Glendale/Pasadena including downtown Los Angeles to Puente Hills, is considered more dangerous than the well-known San Andreas Fault due to its proximity to urban areas. The fault produced two small quakes in June and has the potential to produce a devastating earthquake of up to 7.5 magnitude, potentially resulting in significant casualties and widespread damage. This recent activity highlights the importance of preparedness as the fault becomes increasingly active.
Supporters of California's Prop 36 call Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose case a cautionary tale
SACRAMENTO – An unsealed federal indictment in the Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case has supporters of California's Prop 36 calling the case a cautionary tale. The U.S. Attorney's office is charging five people with selling and providing the actor with the drugs that killed him. They included Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors say was known to her buyers as the Ketamine Queen, in the court documents and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, referred to as "Dr. P," in the court documents.Pictures in the court documents show a North Hollywood stash house where drugs were allegedly housed, along with a photo of ketamine lozenges from...
Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote
Four key reparations bills passed out of committees on Thursday and are headed for full floor votes in the coming weeks. The bills are part of an effort to begin correcting the harms of slavery and decades of discrimination carried out by the State of California.SB 1403, SB 1050, and SB 1331, previously passed by the California Senate, made it out of the Assembly appropriations committee on Thursday.Senate Bill 1403 would create the California Freedmen Affairs Agency. This agency would oversee and administer any reparations measures passed by the legislature.SB 1050 would require the California Freedmen Affairs Agency to compensate...
SF Department of Public Health urges ease restrictions on addiction medicine
On Wednesday, Dr. Grant Colfax, called on state lawmakers to pass a bill that lowers restrictions on medicines meant to treat opioid addictions. Dr. Colfax insisted that these medications have been affected by what he calls “excessive restrictions” at the state and federal level. The director of Behavioral...
As heat records continue to fall, scientists still optimistic about climate strategy
SAN FRANCISCO -- 2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records. The dog days of summer, which are traditionally the hottest days of the year, just got a little hotter.According to federal climate scientists at NOAA, July 2024 is now the warmest July on record for the world as well as for the state.California shattered its previous record by almost 2 degrees F, heating up to an average 81.7 degrees. According to the San Francisco...
‘A customer got violent’: Self-checkout proposal aims to help retail workers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As technology advances, many stores have introduced self-service checkout stations— however, California lawmakers worry that self-checkout is actually putting workers in danger rather than just reducing costs. Los Angeles Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talked Wednesday about a new proposal that aims to solve this problem, providing workers safety and customer satisfaction. “The […]
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