The historic mining town of Havilah in Kern County has been nearly destroyed by the Borel Fire, leaving the community facing the difficult challenge of rebuilding, reports SF Gate. Images and video from the weekend reveal the extensive damage inflicted on the town, situated about 60 miles northeast of Bakersfield....
California Firefighters Make Progress as Wildfires Push Devastation and Spread Smoke Across US West
FOREST RANCH — Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States, but further evacuations and resources have been necessary as thousands of personnel tackle the flames. Park...
Fires in the West Are Becoming Ever Bigger, Consuming. Why and What Can Be Done?
FOREST RANCH - Volunteer firefighter Craig Klieb sprays water around his house as the Park Fire burns nearby in Forest Ranch, Calif., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Until a few years ago, Decades of snuffing out fires at the first sign of smoke combined with climate change have laid the groundwork...
Watch Me! California’s First Women’s Sports Bar Opens
Women's sports fans have a new dedicated space to cheer on their favorite teams. Watch Me! Sports Bar, the first of its kind in California, opened on Friday in Long Beach, joining a national trend of women's sports bars, LAist reports. Following the Footsteps of Portland's 'The Sports Bra' The...
McDonald’s Same-Store Sales Fall for 1st Time Since 2020 as Tapped-Out Customers Hold on to Cash
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — They're not lovin' it. McDonald's global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped meals out or chose cheaper options. The company said it's working on fixes, like meal deals and new menu items, but it...
Israel-Hamas War Latest: US Cautions Israel Over Escalation With Hezbollah After Weekend Attack
JERUSALEM — The United States on Monday cautioned Israel about escalation with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah as Israel weighs its response to a rocket attack from Lebanon over the weekend that killed 12 youths in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights. The attack increased concerns about a wider regional conflict, even as Hezbollah...
Simone Biles to Compete on All Four Events at Olympic Team Finals Despite Calf Injury
PARIS — A calf injury isn't going to slow down Simone Biles. The American gymnastics star is in the lineup for all four events during Tuesday night's Olympic team finals. Biles tweaked her left calf while warming up for floor exercise during qualifying on Sunday. She retreated briefly to have...
Trump Agrees to Be Interviewed as Part of an Investigation Into His Assassination Attempt, FBI Says
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, a special agent said on Monday in disclosing how the gunman prior to the shooting had researched mass attacks and explosive devices....
Chapman, Soler Each Get 3 Hits as Giants Beat Rockies to Complete 4-Game Sweep
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler each had three hits, and the San Francisco Giants finished off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 5-4 victory Sunday. It was San Francisco's first four-game sweep since 2022. The Giants have beaten Colorado 12 straight times at home,...
Biden Unveils a Proposal to Establish Term Limits for the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court's nine justices. He's also pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity. The White House on...