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ON THIS DAY: Southern Nevada feels powerful earthquake that hit California in 2019
Las Vegas (KSNV) — It's been five years since a powerful 6.4 earthquake hit Southern California and was also felt throughout the valley. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was reported near Searles Valley in San Bernardino County, about 120 miles west of Las Vegas, at 10:33 a.m. on July 4, 2019.
‘Really triggering’: SF bartenders have mixed feelings about new drug testing law
As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...
Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
The U.S. Supreme Court in June granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass...
Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Kirk Cameron joins Hollywood exodus leaving California
Actor Kirk Cameron announced Wednesday that he has left California and moved to Tennessee, adding to the list of Hollywood stars fleeing the Golden State. The born-and-raised Californian and Growing Pains star told the Washington Examiner that he started thinking “seriously” about moving in the past three to five years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
‘Frame It’ show featured in Ukiah Corner Gallery’s front windows
Esther Siegel and Spencer Brewer have decided that it’s the right time, once again, to do a show of their assemblage students’ work in the front windows of the Corner Gallery. This year’s show, entitled “Frame It,” will be similar to the show they put together last summer,...
US officials plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls
The Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls from extinction by deploying trained shooters into West Coast forests. The agency released its strategy aimed at halting the decline of spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington, and California, which will undergo a 30-day comment period […]
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Burt’s Bees data privacy class action lawsuit investigation
Burt’s Bees data privacy violations: Who’s affected?. Have you purchased products from www.burtsbees.com? Do you live in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida or Massachusetts? An investigation has been launched into allegations that the personal care company risked consumers’ data privacy by improperly tracking their browsing activity with PayPal cookies. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify to join this class action lawsuit investigation.
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