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From The Union...
Capital Improvement Plan to be Released
Nevada County staff have prepared a $56M+ Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors with a focus on maintenance of local bridges and roads.
From YubaNet...
Nevada County Reports on Community Resiliency Grants
A report on how Nevada County allocated $5.8M of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Community and Economic Resiliency projects.
Nevada County Investments in Wildfire Mitigation
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services outlines their ongoing work in reducing and mitigating wildfire risk.
Upcoming Highway 49 Work Outlined
Projects to improve safe access and widen lanes and add shoulders to improve the highway as an evacuation route are in the early stages.
Nevada City To Receive Neighbor-to-Neighbor Wildfire Preparedness and Education Program Grant
The Governorâs Office of Planning and Research is awarding a $250,000 grant for the development of a new Neighbors to Neighbors Preparedness and Education Program for city residents.
From Los Angeles Times...
Two Rare Tornadoes Seen in Central California
A tornado stuck Kings county briefly, and another touched down in Madera county, as favorable conditions came together during a powerful winter storm which swept the region.
Study Finds Almost 50% of San Francisco Drug Users Not Residents
A report of a 12 month study which ended in February indicates almost half of those cited for drug usage were not residents of the city, leading to questions about city approaches to drug addiction.
County Supervisors Opposed to AT&T Landline Phone Service Cutoff
In their February 27th meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to send a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission urging it to deny AT&Tâs request to discontinue copper- based landlines.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Calif. Background Checks for Ammo Purchases
Californiaâs law that requires background checks when purchasing ammunition is back in place.
From Daily Democrat...
Some Experts Are Proposing a Category 6 Storm Rating
A handful of super powerful tropical storms in the last decade and the prospect of more to come has a couple of experts proposing a new category of whopper hurricanes: Category 6.
L.A.âs Flood-Control System Survived Epic Storm. But Itâs Losing the Battle With Climate Change
Los Angeles County flood control network withstands punishing rainsâfor now.
The Terrifying Forces That Created a California Monster Storm
The storm fed off of unusually warm waters as it grew. It also reached âbomb cycloneâ status as it neared California.
Shasta County Supervisors Vote to Allow Concealed Weapons in Local Government Buildings
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to allow guns in local government buildings, defying California law.
From SF Gate...
New USGS Map Shows California Is at High Risk for Damaging Earthquakes
An updated earthquake hazard map from USGS shows a high shaking risk in California.
âThousand-Year Stormâ Leaves San Diego Reeling From Punishing Rainfall, Floods
Hundreds of San Diego homes and businesses were damaged or ruined in devastating floods after punishing rainfall fell on Jan. 22.
From CapPublicRadio...
Smokey Bearâand Californiansâ Relationship With FireâGets an Update in UC Davis Art Exhibition
If youâre driving on Interstate 80, you might spot a billboard displaying an animal wildfire mascot. But it isnât Smokey Bear. Itâs Burnie the Bobcat, with a new slogan: Only you can decide our fiery future.
The 1994 Northridge Quake Was a Shock. Hereâs Why the Next One Wonât Be
Our understanding and preparedness have come a long way since Southern Californiaâs magnitude 6.7 earthquake in 1994. Weâre still learning from that destructive temblor.
LAPD Chief Announces Departure at End of February
Michel Moore, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, announced he will resign. The departure of Moore, who has been in the job since 2018, will spur the appointment of an interim chief and a nationwide search for his replacement, according to Mayor Karen Bass.
From Sacramento Bee...
SCOTUS to Hear Case with Major Implications for Homeless
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case related to whether cities and towns can ban camping on public property. The high court could overturn Martin v. Boise, a 2018 federal court decision that keeps western cities and counties from blocking public camping when sufficient shelter space is unavailable.
From LAist...
Hate Crimes Rising in Los Angeles
Cal State San Bernardinoâs Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism found that hate crimes rose 12.9% between 2022 and 2023. The spike follows a particularly stark increase in crimes against Jewish people.
From CalMatters...
Kinder, Gentler Prison Guards Key to Newsom San Quentin Reform Plan
California correctional officers train like âthey are going to warâ to work in state prisons. Gov. Gavin Newsomâs plan to transform San Quentin could require a kinder approach.
WWII-Era Dump Site Found Off LA Coast
Munition boxes, depth charges and smoke floats have been found 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Los Angeles. More than 100 square miles of ocean might be contaminated.
From SFGate...
Snow Shortage Followed by Potential Whiteout in Sierras
Heavy snow is projected in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Previously, warmer storms had been bringing precipitation mainly to higher elevations in the Sierras.
Repairing Sidewalks Can Cost Property Owners Big in California
California state law dictates that property owners are responsible for repairing damaged sidewalks. In Sacramento, this has left some owners facing bills of thousands of dollars or tax assessments from the city.
Driverless Cars Canât Be Ticketed in SF for Speeding or Running Red Lights
San Francisco police officers have been operating for more than a year with guidance from their chief that Californiaâs vehicle code doesnât provide authority for them to ticket driverless cars for infractions like speeding or running red lights. Officers are still encouraged to report relevant information about incidents.
Law Goes Into Effect Blocking Guns in Many California Public Places
A law passed by the California legislature in 2023 has gone into effect banning licensed gun holders from bringing their firearms to places like playgrounds, churches and casinos. The law faces an ongoing challenge in the federal court system.
American Graffiti is Back: Cruising Now Legal Again in California, But So Are Speed Cameras
Under new state laws, five cities will test cameras to catch speeding drivers and cruising bans will be lifted statewide. The first is supposed to improve road safety, but critics of the second say it will endanger the public.
From Monterey Herald...
Smoke Exposure From Controlled Burns Is Raising Concerns
Prescribed burns, used to limit destructive wildfires, are growing in frequency at California State Parks. But as the smoke drifts into residential areas, itâs easy to see why many Californians are concerned about the health impacts.
California Law Enforcement Heads to Idaho for Retirement
Some firefighters and police officers who worked long enough in California to earn pensions are heading to more conservative destinations like Idaho in retirement. Some of these people even run for political office in these places.
From Escalon Times...
Coordinated Effort Aims to Secure Aircraft for CalFire
An effort spearheaded by the Newsom administration and congressional leaders resulted in Congress authorizing and accelerating the transfer of seven C-130 aircraft from the U.S. Coast Guard to CalFire, expanding Californiaâs firefighting fleet.
SF Hits New Record for Overdose Deaths
The fentanyl epidemic has pushed San Francisco to a grim milestone: a new record for overdoses. A total 752 people overdosed in the first 11 months of this year, surpassing 2020âs record number of 726.
Protesters Calling for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Shut Down 110 Freeway
A group of protesters sat down with interlocked arms on the 110 Freeway near downtown LA on Dec. 13, halting southbound traffic for more than an hour. Multiple people were arrested according to the CHP.
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