College professor charged with starting 4 fires in California On November 18, a former college professor was indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged efforts in starting 4 wildfires in Northern California earlier in 2021 47-year-old, Gary Stephen Maynard, will face up to 20 years in prison with a $250,000 fine for each… Continue reading California News – 11-19-2021
Tag: California wildfires
California News – 09-10-2021
California experiences new wildfires as more than 1,000 lightning strikes occur overnight Over the night of September 9, a wave of thunderstorms moved access California and ignited more wildfires According to a tweet from the National Weather Service in San Fransisco, they estimate that around 1100 cloud to ground strikes have occurred since the night… Continue reading California News – 09-10-2021
California News – 09-28-2021
Woman Accused of starting Northern California fire According to an announcement from Northern California authorities, a woman was arrested after she was accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed 144 buildings and promoted many evacuations The California Department of Forestry and Fire protection says that the arrest of 30-year old Alexandra Souverneva is just… Continue reading California News – 09-28-2021
California News – 09-08-2021
US service member memorial in California vandalized In Riverside, California, 13 American flags and 1 Marine Corps flag were hung to honor 13 US service members that were killed last month in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan According to the Riverside Police Department, the flags were displayed on an overpass above the 91 freeway,… Continue reading California News – 09-08-2021
California News – 09-07-2021
New wildfires begin as California Caldor Fire weakens According to California, two new wildfires have been ignited in the state as of Sunday, September 5 The Aruba Fire, in San Diego County has burned across the southeast portion of the Rainbow community, according to Cal Fire The second fire, the Bridge Fire has burned over… Continue reading California News – 09-07-2021
California News – 07-23-2021
Homeowner shoots burglars -1 dead and 1 wounded in Guinda, California An attempted home burglary in Guinda, California ended after the homeowner shot at them, killing one and injuring the other intruder Shortly after 9 pm, the homeowner fought back as two people broke into his home where the male suspected died immediately and the… Continue reading California News – 07-23-2021
California News – 07-07-2021
Sacramento has mask mandate reinstated as delta variant spreads After a total of 9 positive COVID-19 cases in Sacramento last week, California legislature has reinstates the mask mandate for the Capitol The first mandate is applied to Sacramento residents and the second requires all staff, senators, and assembly members to resume mask wearing The Senate… Continue reading California News – 07-07-2021