Plan to merge Northern California maritime academy with Central Coast university approved

A unique, and little known maritime academy in California is going to be merged into a Central Coast university, as part of a major cost savings plan. The Cal State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo will be integrated with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. …

NOAA proposes aquaculture areas off California, Gulf Coast

NOAA is advancing a pair of environmental studies that could result in up to 23,000 acres of Pacific and Gulf of Mexico waters being opened to aquaculture development. The draft programmatic environmental impact statements, released last week, consider the …

California awards $17 million for restoration projects statewide

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced $17 million in grants for 18 restoration and protection projects across the state. According to the CDFW, these initiatives aim to benefit disadvantaged communities, …

Mexican cartel leader who faked death arrested in California

A high-ranking Mexican cartel leader who faked his death was arrested in California, the Justice Department said Thursday. Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, 37, was arrested in Riverside, Calif. on Tuesday, the feds said. He was charged with international …

What Happened When California Suspended Bail during COVID?

In April 2020, the Judicial Council of California responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing an emergency bail order, sometimes called “zero bail,” to reduce viral transmission in courts and jails. The policy maintained cash bail for more severe …

California Gov. Newsom holds post-election press conference in Fresno about jobs, economy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Fresno County on Thursday for his first press conference since Donald Trump won the presidential race in the November election. This comes after Newsom called for a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” the state. …

Caltrans gives safety tips for driving on wet California roads this week

Caltrans gives safety tips for driving on wet California roads this week Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:39 PM PST Nov 21, 2024 ROAD AT SOME POINT. NOW, THIS MORNING WE WILL WELCOME IN DENNIS KEATON FROM CALTRANS DISTRICT …

In-N-Out TikTok video helped lead to California officer's firing

In-N-Out TikTok video helped lead to California officer's firing Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:10 PM PST Nov 21, 2024 While TikTok’s slogan is “Make every second count,” one Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department …

Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power

FORESTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday toppled trees and dropped heavy snow and record rain after damaging homes, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in the Pacific Northwest. …

California Governor Speaks on the State’s Economy and Jobs