Riverside Gas Price Unchanged After Five Consecutive Decreases
A five-day streak of decreases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County totaling 5.1 cents ended Sunday when it was unchanged, remaining at $4.609. The average price decreased 1.6 cents Saturday, its largest one-day drop since an identical decrease on Sept. 24, according...
OCFA firefighters among hundreds helping research health effects of Eaton and Palisades fires
A fire captain with the Orange County Fire Authority who survived cancer has teamed up with the University of Arizona and other partners to research the effects of exposure to carcinogens and other toxins to firefighters during the Eaton and Palisades fires. As a captain with the OCFA, it's Derek Biering's job to...
CalFresh Benefits: Only These Households Will Get Their Money in March
Thousands of California households could receive up to $1,756 in additional food benefits in March thanks to the CalFresh benefits program, which is the Golden State’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For example, a family of four may receive more than $975. The money is transferred directly to an...
U.S. Marshals capture man in Las Vegas suspected of buying guns for street gang
On Friday, the U.S. Marshals arrested a man suspected of buying 40 guns for the Crips gang for their feud with another gang in San Bernardino, Calif in 2021, according to U.S. Marshals.
Resident sparks debate with questions over uncanny conditions of local wildfire outbreaks: ‘It seems...
"A perfect storm." Resident sparks debate with questions over uncanny conditions of local wildfire outbreaks: 'It seems surprising' first appeared on The Cool Down .
SoCal should brace for a rainy week
Forecasters are predicting a week of sporadic rain in Southern California, with light showers falling as soon as late Saturday evening or early Sunday.
Community’s well-meaning response to disaster causes unexpected issue: ‘A little overwhelming’
Too much can be a bad thing. Community's well-meaning response to disaster causes unexpected issue: 'A little overwhelming' first appeared on The Cool Down .
California Gives Families in Hard Times Important Updates on DOGE Stimulus Checks
California officials have recently unveiled crucial updates regarding the much-anticipated DOGE stimulus checks, aimed at providing much-needed financial relief to families facing economic hardship. As the cost of living continues to rise, these stimulus checks are expected to play a vital role in helping...
California rice fields fuel salmon migration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A record-setting amount of food for endangered fish was produced this winter on California rice fields, scientists say. The nutrient-rich water, laden with bugs, is being funneled into the Sacramento River to fuel the journey of juvenile salmon, according to the Floodplains Forward Coalition. The...
Need spring break plans? This beach on California’s central coast is ranked the best...
If you haven’t been to Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County yet, you may want to make plans to after it was named the best beach in America in a new ranking. It was the only beach in California to make the top 10 spots. Vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo revealed America’s top beach destinations for 2025 and...
