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California Attorney General Seeks Control of LA County Juvenile Detention Amid Safety Concerns

Wednesday, July 23

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has requested that a court grant the state control over Los Angeles County's juvenile detention facilities due to unsafe conditions, including violence and drug abuse among incarcerated youth. Bonta aims to appoint a third-party receiver to manage these facilities,... Read More.

Royal Ambulance Launches Full-Time Advanced Life Support Services in Gerlach Nevada

Wednesday, July 23

Royal Ambulance has officially launched full-time Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services in Gerlach, Nevada. The move means Royal is now providing 911 coverage across more than 1,000 square miles of remote northern Nevada. The dedicated EMS unit began service in early July and operates 24/7 with... Read More.

Congressman LaMalfa Advocates for Redirecting High-Speed Rail Funds to California Highway Improvements

Tuesday, July 22

Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa along with members of the California Republican delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging that the $4 billion recently recovered from the failed California High-Speed Rail project be redirected to long-overdue highway improvements across... Read More.

Historic Return of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon to McCloud River Marks Conservation Milestone

Monday, July 21

Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been spotted in the McCloud River for the first time in almost 100 years! On July 15, CDFW confirmed reports of adult salmon near Ash Camp and saw an adult female Chinook salmon exhibiting spawning behavior guarding her nest (also... Read More.

California Considers Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Amid Controversy

Monday, July 21

A new proposal to reintroduce more than 1,000 grizzly bears into California’s wilderness is raising serious concerns from local officials, ranchers, and residents across the state. The nonprofit Rewilding Earth submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting a formal rule to... Read More.

Search Underway for Inmate Who Walked Away from Pelican Bay State Prison

Monday, July 21

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) on Friday, July 18, 2025. At approximately 11:50 p.m. officials were alerted that incarcerated person Jamie R. Watson... Read More.

Armed Carjacking in California Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures

Friday, July 18

On June 19, 2025, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed carjacking involving a U-Haul truck in Berry Creek, California. The victim reported being stopped by multiple suspects impersonating law enforcement officers. The suspects brandished firearms, forcibly removed the victim... Read More.

California Parole Agent Joshua Byrd Tragically Killed in the Line of Duty

Friday, July 18

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is deeply saddened by the death of Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, killed in the line of duty. On July 17 at approximately 12:50 p.m., Agent Byrd was shot inside an Oakland parole office. He was immediately transported to a... Read More.

Shasta County Green Fire Update

Thursday, July 17

AS OF JULY 17, 2025, at 10:45 A.M. — SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — National Firefighters continue their battle with the Green Fire in Shasta County that has burned 16,509 acres. The blaze, ignited by lightning, is currently 16% contained. According to the Shasta Trinity National Forest and... Read More.

PG&E Warns Customers About Rising Utility Scams and How to Stay Safe

Thursday, July 17

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports that utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with PG&E customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers. To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam and... Read More.

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California Attorney General Seeks Control of LA County Juvenile Detention Amid Safety Concerns

Royal Ambulance Launches Full-Time Advanced Life Support Services in Gerlach Nevada

Congressman LaMalfa Advocates for Redirecting High-Speed Rail Funds to California Highway Improvements

Historic Return of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon to McCloud River Marks Conservation Milestone

California Considers Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Amid Controversy

Search Underway for Inmate Who Walked Away from Pelican Bay State Prison

Armed Carjacking in California Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures

California Parole Agent Joshua Byrd Tragically Killed in the Line of Duty

Shasta County Green Fire Update

PG&E Warns Customers About Rising Utility Scams and How to Stay Safe

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