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Rock On: Hit the trails and discover the most unique rock structures around Tahoe
Anywhere from 85-120 million years ago magma from an arc of erupting volcanoes solidified deep within the Earth’s crust and began the process of creating the Sierra Nevada. Tectonic plates began to shift, causing the range to uplift and reach its current elevation roughly 5 million years ago. Millions of years after the mountains began to rise, glaciers formed and retreated in a series of ice ages, helping to carve out the peaks and valleys of the landscape. Erosion from wind, rain, snow and waterways continues to leave its mark on the range today.
AHS students leave their mark in The California Boys and Girls State Program
After becoming the first two Arvin High School female students to participate in The California Boys and Girls State Program, Jennifer Rangel and Seleste Rosas told 23ABC about their achievements.
$10 billion green bond measure to appear on November ballots
A $10 billion statewide bond measure that would fund a range of environmental resilience and other projects will appear on the November ballot after the passage this week of a bill to place it before voters.Major projects funded by the bond revenue would include drinking water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.Passed as Senate Bill 867 on Wednesday, it was numbered by the end of the day by Secretary of State Shirley Weber as Proposition 4. It was one of 10 propositions numbered for the statewide ballot in November, including a separate bond measure for K-12 school infrastructure. Prop. 4, formally titled the...
Doctors highlight hidden health risks associated with Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they're not exactly harmless. The Consumer Products Safety Commission says emergency room trips for fireworks injuries rise year after year. But even a professional fireworks show can affect long-term health effects in ways you might find surprising.If you're planning your own backyard pyrotechnics display, keep in mind nearly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries last year alone.Doctors say to wear pants, closed-toed shoes and protect your eyes.Explosive and projectile fireworks are illegal in California, but even ones labeled "safe and sane" such as fountains, sparklers and pinwheels...
Full circle moment: Derek Graves takes over as head coach of alma mater Chavez football
Walking the grounds of Chavez High School feels like a full-circle moment for Derek Graves. The Class of 2008 alum and former Kimball football head coach returned to his alma mater with the task of turning the Titans football program around. After a decade of losing, a couple of different head coaches, and a 0-10 overall record in the 2023-24 season, Graves is determined to make Chavez a competitive 209 team this season. ...
Bulls’ 3-Team Trade of DeMar DeRozan is ‘Lined Up’: Insider
The Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan are prepared to part ways this summer, and the Sacramento Kings loom as a likely destination for the six-time All-Star. Sacramento Kings Radio reporter Sean Cunningham reported that there is a “mutual interest” between DeRozan and the Kings. After speaking to several...
'Real American Hero,' Sacramento World War II veteran honored in Pocket July 4th Parade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of people lined the streets in the Pocket area for the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade. Floats, marching bands, children, politicians and veterans took part in the parade. For the first time, a new participant, World War II veteran Ken Mar, took part in...
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Could a Costco with apartments help California's affordable housing crisis?
If Costco's proposal for a mixed-use retail and housing development in California is successful, you won't have to go far to pick up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 30 rolls of toilet paper. The company, in partnership with developer Thrive Living, announced plans in June to open a new South...
Comcast Business Names Jeff Ruben to Strategic Enterprise Exec Role
Comcast Business has named Jeff Ruben, a veteran communications and cybersecurity professional, to the role of strategic enterprise account executive for government and education in Southern California. Ruben, based in Torrance, has spent the last eight years working exclusively in gov-ed, “identifying and understanding the unique needs and challenges faced...
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