California Needs More Homeless Shelters, Especially in the Face of Climate-Driven Disasters
As a native Californian and a passionate homeless advocate, my heart shattered when I witnessed the devasting wildfires that ravaged the state I call home. For those already vulnerable, facing homelessness or housing insecurity, the wildfires are a cruel reminder of how fragile...
Call These Numbers If You See ICE Activity, From L.A. and Riverside to the...
With rumors and uncertainty swirling, and fear reaching a new peak, a lot of people are reaching out for a resource they can go to if ICE makes an appearance with intentions to detain a family member, friend, neighbor, employee, or stranger.
Schools destroyed by California fires find new homes
Several schools were destroyed by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. In the wake of the fires, some local schools are inviting students and teachers from the destroyed schools to share their space.
Subway Launches OREO Footlong Cookie Nationwide, Expanding Sidekicks Line
Subway fans craving a footlong treat instead of a sandwich have something new to enjoy. The sandwich giant has unveiled the OREO Footlong Cookie, now available at locations across the U.S. for a limited time, according to Restaurant Business.
Chocolate Recall Now Classified As Potentially Deadly, According To The FDA
Anyone with a milk allergy needs to be on high alert. In the midst of a flurry of ongoing food recalls, the FDA has updated its initial recall of a handful of Cal Yee Farms' chocolate products to the highest risk level. Originally, the FDA announced a recall of numerous Cal Yee...
‘We don’t want to end up like California’: Washington races to prevent LA-scale wildfire
NORTH BEND, Wash. — As Southern California recovers from its costliest wildfire disaster, western Washington is fighting to prevent a similar catastrophe. "It accelerated really quickly. I didn't even think it would reach us," said Dan O'Conner who ran from the fire overtaking...
‘Anything we can do:’ Montana man helps rescue animals from California wildfires
As the dust settles from disastrous wildfires that ripped through Southern California earlier this month, one Billings man is devoted to helping those in need however he can.
Experts warn prolonged issue could soon devastate California economy: ‘Job losses in every sector’
"The … economic impact is estimated at $1.7 billion in revenue losses and 14,600 in lost jobs." A report from the U.S. Drought Monitor has revealed California's drought is getting worse, and it could have a dire impact on the state's economy. What's happening?. The drought...
Southern Utah, California men indicted for defrauding $25M in alleged Ponzi scheme
An indictment was unsealed today after a fraudster was arrested following a federal grand jury’s return of an indictment earlier this week charging a Southern Utah man and his California business partner with multiple financial crimes. The United States Department of Justice...
Newsom signs order to help capture more water
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday that is intended to make it easier to divert and store excess water. The executive order comes as an atmospheric river is expected to batter the state with rain over the coming days. The big picture: Newsom’s...