James Ward

15 hours ago | statesmanjournal.com | Ginnie Sandoval |James Ward |Maria Francis

Ginnie Sandoval James Ward Maria FrancisSalem Statesman JournalPresident Donald Trump's approval ratings held steady early in his second term, despite the chaotic start that included mass firings of government workers, the ongoing tariff trade wars and trying to get his “big, beautiful bill” passed.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Miles Blumhardt |James Ward

A new wave of scam text messages impersonating the California Department of Motor Vehicles prompted the agency to alert the public not to comply with the threats or offers of discounted services. The text messages claim the recipients have unpaid tickets and threaten things like prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of driving privileges or offer discounted registration fees, the division stated in a June 4 news release.

1 day ago | visaliatimesdelta.com | Miles Blumhardt |James Ward

A new wave of scam text messages impersonating the California Department of Motor Vehicles prompted the agency to alert the public not to comply with the threats or offers of discounted services. The text messages claim the recipients have unpaid tickets and threaten things like prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of driving privileges or offer discounted registration fees, the division stated in a June 4 news release.

1 day ago | desertsun.com | Damon C. Williams |James Ward

Does the new COVID variant bring a new set of symptoms and treatments? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly spotted new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 through its airport screening program earlier in May, which is being traced to a large surge in China. Here's what you and your family need to know about symptoms related to the new COVID variant. Has new COVID variant spread to California? Yes, the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in California.

1 day ago | visaliatimesdelta.com | James Ward

Fort Fire: Brush fire in Kern County causes delays on I-5 Grapevine, evacuation warnings James Ward Kern County firefighters are battling a wildfire burning along Interstate 5 in the Grapevine. The Fort Fire ignited at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Lebec area near I-5 and Fort Tejon Road. It's currently 5% contained at 175 acres, according to CalFire. Authorities are telling motorists to expect delays on Thursday if traveling through the Grapevine.