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Woman in critical condition after suffering major burns in Modesto, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — A woman is in the hospital in critical condition after suffering major burns to 80% of her body on Thursday, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the incident occurred on Robertson Road in Modesto. The incident remains under investigation, but the sheriff’s office added that “several people” have been detained […]
Oakland father, husband drowns in Modesto Reservoir
MODESTO, Calif. - An Oakland family is mourning the loss of a father and husband after he drowned in the Modesto Reservoir. Family members said Emerson Garcia Arrendondo was swimming in the reservoir when he struggled to stay afloat and yelled for help. Authorities received the call for help a...
PG&E calls off public safety power cuts to Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – PG&E customers in Fresno County were set to be impacted by intentional power cuts on Friday and Saturday, but PG&E has since called off the warning. PG&E published a warning on Thursday saying that Public Safety Power Shutoffs may be enacted in Fresno County on Friday and Saturday. The utility adds […]
Program offering financial help for repairing AC systems in vehicles
With the sizzling temperatures right now, your car's air conditioning system may need some work.The Car Care Council recently introduced a new program for much of the Central Valley.The program, which is currently in soft launch, aims to offer financial assistance for repairing faulty or leaking AC systems in cars and light-duty trucks.The rebate initiative covers 80% of repair costs up to $1,875.Diagnostic fees are also fully covered if you move forward with eligible repairs.Experts say leaking AC systems not only make your drive uncomfortable, but also contributes to poor air quality and an increase in asthma rates.The program is available to residents in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Visalia and Hanford.The nonprofit group is expected to release more information about the program for the general public launch on July 18th.For more information and to see if you pre-qualify, click here.
Generous Tip Causes Unexpected Fallout at Stockton Inn
The Stockton Inn, known for its rich history, recently became the stage for a heated incident involving a new waitress and an unexpected act of generosity. The centuries-old Stockton Inn plans to reopen this summer with an upscale Italian restaurant called The Finch. An Unexpected Generosity Turned Sour. The spotlight...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, said Jacob Asherman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.In Oregon, records could be broken in cities including Eugene, Portland and Salem, Asherman said. Dozens of other records throughout the U.S. could fall, Asherman said, causing millions...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
California's wildfires exceeding '23, meaning smoky days likely for Washoe County
When wildfires are burning in California, the smoke can lead to unhealthy air here in Washoe County -- and fires in the neighboring state are already well ahead of last year's in size. Washoe County's Air Quality Management Division tracks wildfires, which have been getting larger in the last five to...
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