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Gov. Newsom Orders End to Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035

Gov. Newsom Orders End to Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035

[vemba-video id=”2b52e50931976efdb35453e96c43fa9″] California will halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, a move he says will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state. The proposed rule would not ban people from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car…MORE

Dozens of Valley Elementary Schools Granted Return to In-Person Classes

Dozens of Valley Elementary Schools Granted Return to In-Person Classes

(KMJ) – The Department of Public Health releases a list of more than 600 California schools that have been granted a waiver to return to in-person classes. And that list includes 25 elementary school across the Central Valley. But, the State has yet to say when all of these schools can allow the return of students…MORE

Shaver Lake Water Treatment Plant Damaged by Creek Fire

Shaver Lake Water Treatment Plant Damaged by Creek Fire

(Photo courtesy:  Sierra National Forest)   (KMJ) – Fresno County Public Works engineers have completed a preliminary survey of the Shaver Lake wastewater treatment plant and determined it has damage caused by the Creek Fire.  As a result, it is now out of service until necessary repairs can be made. Fire damage to the holding ponds…MORE

Tulare County Sheriff Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Silver City, Mineral King, Effective Immediately, Due to SQF Fire

Tulare County Sheriff Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Silver City, Mineral King, Effective Immediately, Due to SQF Fire

http:// Update 1:35 p.m. Friday: The Tulare County Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Silver City and Mineral King, effective immediately, due to the Sequoia Complex Fire. Mandatory evacuation means an immediate threat to life safety and property; all residents must evacuate the area. The temporary evacuation points are at the Exeter Memorial…MORE

Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze Sparked by Gender Reveal Party

Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze Sparked by Gender Reveal Party

(Photo courtesy: San Bernardino National Forest) (KMJ) –  A firefighter has died battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest that officials say was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender. The Forest Service says the death occurred Thursday as crews battled the El Dorado Fire. Cal Fire says this blaze was sparked…MORE

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Air Quality

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Air Quality

  Yosemite National Park announced Thursday that the park would close to all visitors and vehicle access due to thick smoke from the many wildfires burning throughout the state. The smoke has caused hazardous air quality throughout the park and beyond. All park entrance stations and roads were closing beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.…MORE