Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris has long been the target of racist and misogynistic attacks online as a woman in politics who is also Black and South Asian. As she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, …
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2024 — A type of invisible, unpredictable air turbulence is expected to occur more frequently in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, according to new research. Known as clear air turbulence, the phenomenon also increased in …
July 25, 2024 – In a shameful moment for U.S. history, an accused war criminal addressed Congress on July 24. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to plead for more arms for his war on Gaza, where the International Court …
Less hot with a cooling trend into the weekend. Critical fire weather conditions today and Friday in the central and northern Sacramento Valley and adjacent terrain, with low humidity and gusty southerly winds. Key Points Discussion Smoke from the Park …
A 42-year-old Chico man was arrested early this morning by Cal Fire arson investigators, assisted by District Attorney investigators on suspicion of starting the Park Fire. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said the man was arrested after an unknown …
Sacramento, Calif. – California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement regarding changes to potential presidential nominees: “The announcement that President Biden has withdrawn from the presidential election does not alter California’s processes for administering the …
Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier rainfall – and potentially more destruction – …
Sacramento—California’s indoor heat worker protections were approved yesterday by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). This new regulation goes into effect immediately to protect indoor workers from heat illness. Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment regulation applies …
Chemists at the Rijksmuseum and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have for the first time established how Rembrandt applied special arsenic sulfide pigments to create a ‘golden’ paint. Using sophisticated spectroscopic techniques they were able to map the presence of …
On Saturday, August 3, Miners Foundry Cultural Center invites the community to come out and celebrate a day of music during the 28th Annual Jerry Bash. Jerry Bash is a family-friendly community gathering celebrating the life and music of the …
Across the West, lands are scarred with reminders of overuse and undermanagement. A century of fire suppression has resulted in unhealthy and overstocked forests. The cost to treat an acre of land can range from a few hundred dollars to …
Park, northeast of Chico, Butte County and Tehama County. Extreme rate of spread. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. July 25, 2024 at 6:25 AM The Regional Administrator for FEMA Region IX approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) …
On July 22nd, the Grass Valley/Nevada City Fire Department deployed one of our California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) fire engines to the Mill Incident. This deployment was part of an immediate need Strike Team alongside other Cal OES …
July 24, 2024 – With the U.S. presidential campaign now in full swing − marked by a series of dramatic developments in recent weeks − press freedom discourse remains largely absent from American political debate. However, threats to journalism and …
Hot again today then cooling trend Thursday into the weekend. Locally elevated fire weather concerns today and Thursday with areas of afternoon to evening gusty wind and lower humidity. Threat of afternoon thunderstorms today near Sierra Nevada crest eastward. Discussion …
Nevada City, CA – Nevada County Public Works invites you to a public meeting about the Local Road Safety Plan on Monday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. Staff use …
Yuba County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Yuba County this year. This is the first known West Nile Virus human case in California for the 2024 season. WNV is generally active …
Gazans uprooted by the Israeli military’s latest evacuation orders have fled their shelters and homes “running for their lives”, with barely any belongings and little idea where they will end up, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. In Khan Younis, the …
TORONTO, July 23, 2024 – World leaders must take advantage of a pivotal window of opportunity for forging a much-needed joined-up approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, say scientists from York University and ZSL. Without this, work on …
WASHINGTON (July 23, 2024) – The National Audubon Society expressed concern today that the House of Representatives’ annual federal appropriations process could undermine efforts to advance climate solutions, protect America’s natural resources, and address biodiversity losses that have already wiped …
