The number of California blue whales has rebounded to near historical levels, according to new research by the University of Washington, and while the number of blue whales struck by ships is likely above allowable U.S. limits, such strikes do not immediately threaten that recovery. This is the only population of blue whales known to […]
Authorities are coordinating extensive cleanup efforts following the strongest earthquake to hit the northern part of the U.S. state of California in 25 years. A 6.0-magnitude quake shook the region early Sunday, injuring more than 100 people, causing major damage to buildings, igniting fires and knocking out power to thousands. Some of the damaged structures […]
When asked why he did it, Goleta area man, Nicolas Holzer, said, ” I had to,” after he was arrested on charges of slaughtering his family and dog with kitchen knives, thought to be the murder weapons, late Monday night in southern California. Up until this incident in Santa Barbara county, 45-year-old Holzer had a clean […]
As a result of the 17 wildfires raging in the state of California, the governor of that state has declared a state of emergency this evening. Tens of thousands of acres are ablaze in northern California. The state of emergency will secure reimbursement for the cost of the fight by state and local agencies. Four towns […]