California’s biggest utility cut power to hundreds of thousands of residents to prevent wildfires, catching some by surprise despite months of prior warnings. A forecast of strong winds is posing a major fire danger, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to launch the preventive outage to reduce the risk of blazes set off by power lines, the…… MORE
PG&E Shuts Off Power To Some Areas in Mariposa County
UPDATE: PG&E shut down power to thousands of customers in Mariposa County, impacting about 1800 customers. Power could potentially be cut to more than 800,000 customers in 34 counties. PG&E’s website has crashed several times as customers access which areas being affected by the power outages. UPDATE: The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office issued an update…… MORE
Hog Producers Urged To Get A Flu Shot
The National Pork Board is reminding producers to add flu vaccinations to their fall priority list. Pork producers are working through the on-farm tasks ahead of winter, including a focus on ventilation and rodent control. However, the Pork Checkoff says farm managers should also prioritize flu vaccinations for everyone working on the farm. Heather…… MORE
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Caution from Valley Air District
(KMJ) – As Cal Fire crews continue to work to get a handle on the Briceburg Fire burning in Mariposa County, The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District says smoke from this blaze may create health issues for some here in the Central Valley. That’s why the Air District has issued a health cautionary…… MORE
PG&E Begins Largest Power Shutoffs In State History
(KMJ) – Pacific Gas & Electric has begun cutting power to tens of thousands of customers in the first phase of the largest public safety power shutoff in California history. The power could potentially be cut to more than 800,000 customers in 34 counties – including Kern and Mariposa. Strong winds and potentially dangerous fire…… MORE
Report Finds Cases of STDs Reach 30-year High in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A state report finds the number of cases of three major sexually transmitted diseases in California reached a 30-year high in 2018. The Department of Public Health said Tuesday that more than 336,000 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported last year. Officials say they’re particularly concerned by the number…… MORE
Gov. Newsom on Statewide Tour, Signs Laws Addressing Housing Crisis
OAKLAND, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom on a statewide tour, signs laws addressing the housing crisis in the Golden State. On Tuesday, surrounded by dozens of legislative leaders, working families and rent advocates in Oakland, the Governor signed into law a series of bills that will address issues faced by renters. He says…… MORE
Chowchilla Student Struck on Scooter, Police Arrest Teen Driver
CHOWCHILLA, CA (KMJ) – Chowchilla Police arrest a teenage driver who they said hit a student on a scooter then drove off. Police say it happened just after 8:00 am Tuesday morning. Officers say a teen boy was riding his scooter, heading to Chowchilla High School when he was struck at 7th and Humboldt.…… MORE
34 Counties, 800,000 California Customers Could Lose PG&E Power Due To Safety Shut-offs
PG&E Released the following information: PG&E Will Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Nearly 800,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California Portions of 34 Counties Will be Impacted by Widespread, Severe Wind Event Beginning Wednesday New Counties Added Since Monday: Marin, Humboldt, Trinity and Kern SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As a precautionary…… MORE
Two 14-Year-old’s Arrested After Leading Corcoran Police on a Chase in a Stolen Car
CORCORAN, CA (KMJ) – A 14-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were arrested after they led police on a chase in a stolen car. Corcoran Police say it happened Monday around 6:40 p.m. on Cottonwood Avenue. Officers were initially called to the area for a reported hit-and-run crash, but then got a description of the…… MORE
