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The Punch Bowls area has long attracted adventurous hikers for its cool waters, but injuries from risky jumps occur frequently, with fatal outcomes also reported.

Fossil fuels account for roughly 8% of California's $3 trillion economy - but that's the first 8%. If you don't get that first 8%, you don't get the rest of our economy.

The overall intent of the Village Center Master Plan is to redefine zoning for seven aging retail spaces, potentially impacting existing grocery stores in the area.

Officials continue their search for survivors following a devastating flash flood in Central Texas that has claimed at least 78 lives, including children, and left many unaccounted for.

Robin Boland, executive director of the Julian Chamber of Commerce, states, 'A lot of people think it's only the fall, but Julian is fun all year long. This is a great place to come for fresh air and quiet, and the hiking is amazing.'

"Parking is vital to my survival," Cheethirala said, highlighting the direct impact of the loss of parking on his business viability.

Michai Adams, 21, was arrested June 13 during a traffic stop near Aspire Berkley Academy Elementary School. Police ran his name and realized he was wanted for an alleged murder.

"This isn't just a budget. This is a budget that builds. It proves what's possible when we govern with urgency, with clarity, and with a belief in abundance over scarcity."

The invasive two-inch wide golden mussel showed up near the Port of Stockton last fall. Since then, it's spread south, extending to other waterways in the Delta and some in the San Joaquin Valley.

"The Madre Fire is the state's biggest so far this year, burning along State Route 166 in the Los Padres National Forest, mostly north of the highway into the Carrizo Plain National Monument."

California unveiled a $750 million expansion of its film and television tax credit program to retain Hollywood production and boost local jobs. This funding more than doubles the previous cap of $330 million annually, making California one of the most generous states for film incentives. Lawmakers approved the measure as a crucial step to revive the struggling industry and compete against other regions offering larger incentives.

Newsom stated that California has allocated more than $4 billion for wildfire protection and forest resilience, while the Trump administration appropriated only $7 billion for all federal lands.

California consumers' optimism towards Donald Trump's presidency has sharply declined, with confidence indexes showing a 25% drop in contrast to a 19% rise after his first election.

Dismissing building codes purely to speed rebuilding is a false economy. In this time of need for more housing, including the replacement of housing destroyed by wildfires, now is the time to build smarter, not quicker and more slipshod.

Dramatic video footage captured by KCRA 3 News showed smoke pouring from the building's roof before a massive explosion created a fireball that seemed to engulf much of the warehouse.

Brian Witherow, Six Flags' CFO, stated, "Unless we decide to extend, and exercise one of our options to extend that lease, that park's last year without that extension would be after the [20]27 season."

"We are actually trying to create more starter-home opportunities for middle-class workers, for people of color, for people who have historically not had an opportunity to own a home and build multi-generational wealth," Kesarwani said.

A 22-year-old man, Ulysses Jimenez, was arrested for intentionally crashing his SUV into a motorcycle, killing the 53-year-old rider on a Chula Vista freeway.

Kent Porter, the seasoned photographer, faced unique challenges on a typical workday. An unexpected brush fire delayed him while he was en route to cover a scheduled portrait assignment.

"I hate hearing about the possible future of Jim Denny's, it makes my heart sick, but we had a damn good time," Guyton wrote. "Sorry to see she might not make it another 91 years at that location. I'm sure the possible future apartment buildings will look super cute."

A body was found Wednesday evening on the banks of Anderson Lake, according to authorities. The lake is currently drained, which has complicated identification efforts for the remains.

Emergency crews and investigators were working with the property's owner and monitoring the area using drones to find the individuals, said the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It was not immediately clear if those missing worked at the warehouse or lived nearby. People were urged to avoid the area after the Tuesday night blast, which set off a barrage of fireworks and caused a huge blaze that led to other spot fires and collapsed the building near Esparto in Yolo County about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Sacramento.

Fireworks are illegal in Berkeley and many surrounding cities and can cause severe injuries and start fires. These explosives pose particular risks in the hills.

"We have seen a significant decrease," said Christy Saxton, director of the county health department, acknowledging that while homelessness isn't solved, the efforts have led to a remarkable decline.