(STACKER) — The average U.S. gas price as of Monday tumbled six cents from last week, following President Joe Biden’s release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. While a six-cent-savings at the pump might feel like a major win, it’s not exactly… Keep Reading
The world’s largest wildlife crossing is set to start construction on Earth Day in just a few weeks. The crossing will span ten busy freeway lanes just outside of Los Angeles. The Wallis Annenberg wildlife Crossing will be in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County and will not only be California’s first… Keep Reading
Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children that is now visibly playing out at schools across the country. Benito Luna-Herrera, a 7th grade social studies teacher in Southern California, tells of middle school students whose post-pandemic depression led them to thoughts of suicide. Other educators say they… Keep Reading
SAN DIEGO – Beginning Friday, California dropped its COVID-19 vaccine and proof of negative test requirement for large indoor events with both still strongly recommended even as case numbers fall. State public health officials announced the move last month, ending a mandate that’s been in place since last fall. The shift applies to indoor “mega”… Keep Reading
(CNN) — Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest. At least emotionally. For kids (or kids at heart), running into the waiting arms of Mickey Mouse and… Keep Reading
Californians facing eviction could get a temporary reprieve under a bill endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 2179 would extend eviction protections through June 30 for Californians applying for funds from the state’s COVID-19 rent relief program. Under current law, statewide eviction protections are set to expire on April 1 — just one day… Keep Reading
California has awarded Modesto $3.9 million to purchase and convert a downtown office building into a 14-unit apartment complex for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office issued a news release Wednesday announcing the award, as well as awards for nine other projects across the state, including… Keep Reading
Sacramento, Calif. – The California State Fair returns to Sacramento in 2022! Cal Expo’s Board of Directors announced that the event will be back in 2022, running from July 15 through July 31. “We are thrilled to announce that the California State Fair will come roaring back in 2022,” said Jess Durfee, Chair of the… Keep Reading
The Turlock Public Library is resuming several of its programs and events after activities were put on pause due to more than a year of renovations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction began in March 2020 on renovations for the library and were completed in August 2021. The new, 16,530-square-foot library features teen and children's areas,… Keep Reading
There’s just something about autumn in the California desert. Come November, the stifling summer heat begins to subside. Restaurant misters are turned off. Locals and tourists alike relish in the cool breeze that rustles palm tree skirts under the full moon. And this fall, you may have one more reason to visit the Palm Springs… Keep Reading
