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Update: Earthquake shakes region near Ocotillo Wells, CA on May 18 - 2. 2 magnitude recorded
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (117+ words) IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2. 2 magnitude quake occurred close to Ocotillo Wells on Monday morning, the U. S. Geological Survey reported. The tremor struck the area at 1: 03 a. m. It occurred at a depth of 1 mile with the epicenter approximately 14 miles east-southeast of Ocotillo…...
Update: Earthquake shakes region near Ridgemark, CA on May 16 - 3. 6 magnitude recorded
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (130+ words) SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA - A 3. 6 magnitude quake rattled near Ridgemark on Saturday night, the U. S. Geological Survey reported. The tremor jolted at 11: 28 p. m. , with its epicenter approximately 1 mile northeast of Ridgemark and a depth of 4 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a…...
Earthquake of magnitude 2. 5 detected close to Silver Springs, NV on May 16
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (111+ words) LYON COUNTY, NV - A preliminary 2. 5 magnitude quake occurred close to Silver Springs on Saturday around midday, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. The tremor, which rattled the area at 11: 30 a. m. , was centered about 11 miles south-southeast of Silver Springs. It occurred at a…...
Breaking: Merlot Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 16
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (74+ words) First discovered: 2: 39 p. m. May 16 Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 2: 39 p. m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California. Merlot Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the…...
Update: Grand Fire burns 54. 9 acres in Los Angeles County
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (172+ words) First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2: 45 p. m. May 16 Initial location: 70th Street East & East Avenue G, east of Lancaster, Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire unit: Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire name: Grand Fire Grand Fire initially started today at 2: 45 p. m. at…...
Breaking: Edision Fire reported in Kern County on May 16
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (62+ words) First discovered: 10: 40 a. m. May 16 Initial location: Kern County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 10: 40 a. m. at in Kern County, California. Edision Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the…...
Extremely popular" California park named best for camping in 2026. Where is it?
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (487+ words) Looking for the best camping in California? Head to the Central Coast, according to the California State Parks Foundation. The nonprofit organization recently named the winners of the 2026 Best of California's State Parks poll. The California State Parks Foundation is…...
Wind advisory issued for Central Coast for Saturday and Sunday - gusts to hit 50 mph
3+ day, 53+ min ago (158+ words) On Friday at 4: 16 a. m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid from Saturday 3 p. m. until Sunday 9 a. m. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Barbara…...
Earthquake measuring 2. 8 shakes area near Cobb, CA on May 14
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (118+ words) LAKE COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2. 8 magnitude quake occurred close to Cobb on Thursday night, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. The tremor, which rattled the region at 10: 09 p. m. , was centered roughly 2 miles west of Cobb. It occurred at a depth of 1 mile....
New SLO County coffee shop opens in unique space. What's on the menu?
3+ day, 38+ min ago (628+ words) A new coffee shop has opened its doors in SLO County " this one inside a reused shipping container. Binx Coffee in downtown Atascadero celebrated its soft opening May 6, with homemade syrup lattes and sweet treats from Wendy White's Bakery a…...