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Excessive Heat Warnings issued for Southern California
LOS ANGELES - Another dangerous heat wave is looming over Southern California. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 degrees expected each day," the NWS warned. "Warm overnight...
Weather Experts: Heat Waves Can Cause Wildfires, Health Problems and Death
It was more than a simple walk in the park for exercisers pacing and jogging around Warner Center Park in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles around midday on July 4. The weather was “sweltering,” according to one of the parkgoers, an African American man in his 40s who...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Judge temporarily halts state plan to monitor groundwater use in crop-rich California region
A judge has temporarily blocked a plan by a California state water board to take over monitoring groundwater use in a portion of the crop-rich San Joaquin Valley, according to a copy of the decision obtained Tuesday.Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order halting the State Water Resources Control Board's plan for the Tulare Lake Subbasin until an Aug. 20 hearing. The ruling came after the farm bureau in the largely agricultural county of about 150,000 people filed a lawsuit saying the plan exceeded the board's authority."This is a huge first step," said Dusty Ference,...
Authorities Announce New DNA Evidence in 2022 Murder of Karla Terron
When cousins “Karlita” and Karime were growing up in the City of San Fernando, the young girls were inseparable. They both attended San Fernando Elementary School, had fun playing games and teasing each other and giggled together all the time. Karime never expected the unimaginable loss and devastation...
Low-income tenants to receive free attorneys when facing eviction under L.A. County plan
Los Angeles County leaders are moving ahead with a new plan to give free eviction attorneys to renters in need.If passed it would be the first policy of its kind in Southern California.Dozens of tenants appeared before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to support the proposed Right to Counsel ordinance. It would guarantee low-income renters have the right to an attorney if they have to appear in eviction court."We have rights," said tenant Rafaela Menendez. "We have a voice."Officials say almost 50,000 renters receive eviction notices each year in the county and about 3% of these renters have...
The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
California Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule!
Driving in California can be an adventure, with its bustling highways and scenic routes. However, navigating the roads also requires a thorough understanding of the state’s traffic laws to ensure safety and avoid fines. One of the most significant updates in California traffic rules for 2024 concerns the “Right Turn on Red” (RTOR) rule. This blog aims to provide an in-depth look at the RTOR rule, the recent changes, and what drivers need to know to stay compliant.
Progressive millennial politician Michael Tubbs runs for statewide California office
A progressive star politician and one of the country’s youngest mayors who received national recognition for guaranteed income programs for the poor but then was booted out of office by voters in his Central Valley hometown announced he was running for statewide office in California. Former Stockton Mayor Michael...
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