Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures...
The sky is the limit for SensoRy AI. Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures more wildfires: 'Early detection is one of our greatest weapons' first appeared on The Cool Down .
A Launchpad for Young Filmmakers: 31st Christian Youth Film Festival
The 31st Annual Christian Youth Film Festival brings young filmmakers to the forefront at the Historic Fox Theater in Bakersfield, showcasing their creativity and passion.
Animal rescue urges public to report, not retaliate, in dog abandonment case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — After a viral video showing a person abandoning dogs in a Bakersfield neighborhood last week, staff say that they hope the individual be held accountable. On the afternoon of March 3, an employee from Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue saw a Dodge truck leave two dogs...
California Prisons Implement Modified Program Amid Rising Violence
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities on modified program in response to a surge in violence against staff and inmates, effective today. The following institutions will be affected: High Desert State Prison, Calipatria State...
California’s Formula for Failure on Homelessness
When authorities closed the Modesto Outdoor Emergency Shelter (MOES) late in 2019, city officials said they expected “a possible increase in homeless-related issues and illegal camping in the downtown area.” At the time it was shut down, MOES had almost 500 residents. The expansion of a nearby shelter increased...
California & Nevada Winter Storm: Up to 3 Feet of Snow, 70 MPH Winds...
Reno, NV – A powerful winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions to the Sierra Nevada region beginning Tuesday evening, with impacts expected through Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Mono County,...
Study finds major job losses linked to California’s $20 fast food minimum wage
California – Following California Governor Gavin Newsom’s legislation raising the minimum pay for fast food workers to $20, new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows a notable drop in employment in the industry. About 16,000 jobs have been lost since AB 1228 was adopted in April 2024, raising serious questions...
California families encouraged to check eligibility for new CalKIDS financial aid
California – California’s ScholarShare Investment Board recently revealed that over two million high school graduates and college students are now qualified for CalKIDS Scholarships in an action targeted at increasing access to higher education. Designed to help youngsters approaching college or career training,...
California Gov. Newsom’s approval rating climbs; Los Angeles, Bay Area residents give highest marks
A new statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reveals that more than half of Californians approve of Governor Gavin Newsom’s job performance. Conducted between February 4 and 11, the study surveyed 1,589 adult residents on state and federal leadership.
Huntington Beach Sues California for ‘Protecting Dangerous Illegal Aliens’
The City of Huntington Beach has filed suit against the State of California for its laws “protecting dangerous illegal aliens” and for it support of sanctuary policies. The city is working with America First Legal (AFL) to sue the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), and Attorney General Robert Bonta, for acts and policies...
