US surgeon general issues advisory on parents mental health

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. surgeon general is calling for a "fundamental shift" in how the mental health and well-being of parents is supported and prioritized.In a health advisory released Wednesday, Dr. Vivek Murthy, himself a father of two, said parents and caregivers are...

DNC attendees discuss top speakers and pressing issues: Its electrifying

(CHICAGO) -- The Democratic National Convention is in full swing as party leaders and members gather in Chicago to celebrate the Harris-Walz ticket and address the top issues facing the nation.ABC News spoke to DNC attendees at the United Center on Wednesday who shared...

Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform

(CHICAGO) -- Delegates at the Democratic National Convention approved their platform Monday night and made efforts to curb gun violence a top priority.The 92-page 2024 DNC Platform touted the work President Joe Biden and the Democratic nominee to replace him, Vice President Kamala Harris,...

First-time voters discuss political issues at gathering in Washington, DC

(WASHINGTON) -- Hundreds of first-time voters from all over the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., in July for a political experiment: a rare opportunity to discuss the 2024 presidential election’s top issues with strangers for three days straight.The gathering, called “America in One...

Health Alert: Lassen County Issues Air Quality Warning

The Lassen County Public Health Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert from July 30 to August 4, 2024, due to poor air quality from the Park Fire affecting Butte, Tehama, and Shasta Counties. Communities in Lassen County will experience fluctuating air quality, with...

Lassen National Forest Issues Closure Order Due to Park Fire

The Lassen National Forest has issued a closure order for portions of the forest affected by the Park Fire, which has rapidly grown to over 300,000 acres. The fire exhibits extreme behavior and high temperatures, prompting the closure to ensure public safety and facilitate...

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Northern California Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, starting Wednesday, July 10. These measures aim to prevent wildfires and will be effective until further notice....