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Crash Closes One Lane of 101 South of Willits
A traffic collision has resulted in the closure of one lane of Hwy 101 at Black Bart Drive, south of Willits. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred at approximately 5:19 p.m. near the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) station on Ridgewood Grade. According to first reports...
State Farm again is seeking huge increases in home insurance rates in California
State Farm is seeking increases of as much as 52% for some of its residential insurance rates in California, which could ramp up the financial burden for many homeowners and renters in the state’s troubled insurance market.
Family of retired California deputy missing in Greece call off search, suspect foul play
The family of a retired California sheriff’s deputy missing in Greece said that the search for him has ended but that they fear foul play is involved in his disappearance. Albert Calibet, who left the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2018, was on vacation and getting ready to head to the Greek island of Amorgos when he vanished on June 11. His family said he had repeatedly visited the island since 2009.
Temperatures to challenge all-time highs in California, Nevada
Temperatures will not only rival records over the interior West through this weekend, but the heat will pose dangers for those outdoors for long periods and those taking to the roads for holiday travel. While the summertime is quite hot across the interior of the western United States in the...
WPD: Streets closures Thursday for Willits Frontier Days Parade
The Willits Police Department reminds residents that on Thursday, July 4, the city of Willits will be hosting the annual Frontier Days Parade, and it “seeks the assistance of those residents who live on the parade route, detour route and parade staging areas in keeping the streets clear.”. The...
Willits Center for the Arts presents ‘Art Talks’: An Exploration of Post-Impressionism
The Willits Center for the Arts is excited to announce this month’s “Art Talks” presentation, focusing on the fascinating art movement of Post-Impressionism. This enlightening event will delve into the works and influence of prominent Post-Impressionist artists such as Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, and Paul Gauguin. The presentation will take place on Friday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Willits Center for the Arts, located at 71 E. Commercial St., next to the Noyo Theater.
Independent report: As Newsom brags, all California job growth is in government
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom touted the state’s job growth in his State of the State Address last week, but a new report from a state agency found the state’s private sector employment has been declining since 2022, with public sector hiring accounting for the entire state net increase in jobs. California’s state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office found the private sector lost 154,000 jobs and the public and public-supported sector has gained 361,000 jobs since the peak of the state’s labor market...
California budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. The reparations funding in the...
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Gun policy debate now includes retail tracking codes in California
Laws taking effect Monday in California and Tennessee highlight the nation's stark divide over guns: While the former is looking to help banks track potentially suspicious gun purchases in hopes of thwarting mass shootings and other firearm-related homicides, the latter is seeking to prohibit the practice. Major credit card companies as of today have to make a merchant code available for firearm and ammunition retailers to comply with California's new law to aid banks in monitoring gun sales and flag suspicious cases to authorities. The law requires retailers that primarily sell firearms to adopt the code by May 2025. Democratic-led legislatures...
California residents can set off fireworks in these cities
It’s that time of the year when California officials warn residents to keep the fireworks displays to the professionals to ensure everyone has a safe Independence Day. California has a zero-tolerance policy for the sale and use of illegal fireworks, as stated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on its website. “It […]
A ‘polite and poetic’ bank robber remembered Saturday in Redwood Valley
Was there honor among thieves in the Old West? Not likely, but there was most definitely poetry. “I’ve labored long and hard for bread/For honor, and for riches/But on my corns too long you’ve tread,” begins one of the “authenticated” poetic verses written by Black Bart, born Charles Boles, an English man who came to the United States and reportedly “had an unpleasant encounter with some Wells Fargo & Company agents and vowed to exact revenge, (robbing) at least 28 Wells Fargo stagecoaches across northern California and Oregon.”
UPDATE: Fire west of Redding grows to 19 acres under hot, windy and dangerous conditions
Fire crews are on the scene of a blaze that broke out under hot and windy conditions early Tuesday in the Ono area west of Redding. In addition to hand crews and fire engines, air tankers and helicopters have been sent to fight the fire, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wildfires because of hot weather, dry conditions and wind in the...
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