BALTIMORE (AP) — A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the span to buckle into the river below and plunging a construction crew and several vehicles into the dangerously cold waters. Rescuers pulled out two people, but six others were missing. The ship’s crew issued a […]
Alpine Meadows, CA…Fatal Snow Machine vs Rock Collision at Alpine Meadows Takes Life of 25 Year Old Man. Incident: 00015 Type: Fatality Location: 2600 Alpine Meadows Rd Loc Desc: Alpine Meadows Ski Area Lat/Lon: 39.170907 -120.238533 Detail Information 7:41 AM 4 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj to 1144-Fatality by CHP 7:34 AM […]
Lahaina, HI…The County of Maui on Thursday released a validated list of the names of 388 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire disaster on August 8, 2023. The names are being provided to the public in an effort to help identify anyone who can be accounted for. The names on […]
Lahaina, HI…Well, hello, people of Maui. You’ve shown such absolute, incredible courage, and that’s not hyperbole. I want you to know, on behalf of the United States of America and all the nation, the American people stand with you. Governor Josh Green, you’ve been incredible. From the day we’ve spoken on this, you’ve been way […]
Hahaina, HI….Firefighting crews are continuing to extinguish flare-ups in the Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires. In the Upcountry Maui fire, three structures in Olinda and 16 structures in Kula were destroyed. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been enclosed by a control line […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the deaths of CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CAL FIRE Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and contract Pilot Tony Sousa, who were killed in a midair collision while engaged in firefighting operations on the Broadway Fire in Riverside County on Sunday: “On behalf of all Californians, […]
Placerville, CA…Due to drier conditions increasing, seasonal fire restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 28, 2023 on the Eldorado National Forest under Forest Order 03-23-11. Under these restrictions, wood and charcoal fires are only allowed in metal fire rings and grills at designated developed recreation sites listed in the order. “We appreciate the cooperation […]
Walnut Creek, CA…The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is expected to witness a remarkable milestone with a projected 50.7 million Americans planning to take well-deserved vacations. This unprecedented figure represents the highest travel volume ever projected by AAA. More than 5.6 million Californians are expected to travel for the holiday, a notable increase of 5 […]