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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Lathrop Irrigation District, PG&E speak on power outage over hot weekend
LATHROP -- Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning. For hundreds of residents in Lathrop's River Islands, they had to sweat it out over this weekend's high heat. "Everyone was able to freeze their water, or go out to the pool, or make other arrangements -- so it's pretty good," Donna Cunningham said. "It always seems to happen on the hottest day of the year though," Frank Cunningham added. For about nine hours on Saturday, residents didn't have power. According to Lathrop Irrigation District (LID), this was a test of their switch at their substation that powers the relatively new development of River Islands. The test is federally mandated and happens once every five to six years. Its purpose is essential. "It keeps all our stuff safe in our switch yards," LID General Manager Erik Jones explained. "That way our power isn't interrupted if there are surge fires, whatever kind of keeps it, you know, safe for us. They have to test those. Usually it's every five, six years, but it's a federally mandated test." According to LID, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) reached out to them earlier this year, saying they needed time to test the switch. With Lathrop only having one switch, they didn't have a choice but to shut off power for hours. That outage was scheduled months in advance, and it just so happened to land on a weekend with scorching temperatures. "It was either a Thursday or Memorial Day. Obviously, because of Memorial Day, the weather was a lot nicer, but there's a lot that's a big holiday and it would have been probably a lot worse if we chose that day," Jones said. CBS Sacramento reached out to PG&E about the timing of the outage. They sent a statement reading: "Our preference was to conduct this work in the evening when it is cooler in order to have the least amount of impact on our customers." Why wasn't the outage delayed? LID said that by the time it got PG&E's request, they had already sent out their 30-day notice to residents and didn't want to postpone the test later into the hot summer months. "We have to notify within 30 days of any interruptions, if we can," Jones explained. "We tried to give the best warning we could. When they scheduled the day of May 31, who knew it was gonna be 105 that day? It's just the way Mother Nature works this time." LID was able to turn the power back on before the original outage timeline. As of right now, there are no other outages planned.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Cup drivers recap Nashville race won by Blaney
Hear from Erik Jones, Carson Hocevar, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell following the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jimmie Johnson joins hollywood agency, follows Tom Brady's playbook to build post-racing empire
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson just made another big move, only this time, it wasn't in the driver's seat. Days after hitting 700 career NASCAR Cup Series starts at the Coca-Cola 600, the seven-time champion has, according to journalist Adam Stern, signed with top talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME), and his off track ambitions are getting serious. Advertisement The deal puts both Jimmie Johnson and his team, Legacy Motor Club, under WME's umbrella for full representation. Think media, endorsements, brand partnerships and more. It's a smart move for a guy who's done just about everything behind the wheel. If you've followed Johnson's career, you know Jimmie Johnson has never been one to sit still. Along with helping lead Legacy Motor Club (home to the №42 Toyota driven by John Hunter Nemechek and the №43 piloted by Erik Jones) he's also still running select races in the №84. But since his full-time racing retirement, he's been putting more thought into what comes after life on track. Enter WME. The agency that has helped people such as Tom Brady and Serena Williams use their sports fame to build thriving businesses. Johnson's looking to do the same. Advertisement Also Read:: WATCH: Kyle Larson crashes out twice in one day after $3 million double attempt IndyCar: The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 The NASCAR legend has already ventured into media with his company, Charlie Meatball Productions. He's also involved in real estate and hospitality ventures. With WME now, things can move quickly. No matter if it's brand campaigns, television work, Legacy sponsorships or new ideas to interact with the audience. The underlying goal is to create something bigger . Jimmie Johnson wants to keep pushing boundaries the way he always has, just now with a different kind of horsepower behind him. As he told Variety when launching Charlie Meatball Productions: 'We have plenty of irons in the fire,' Jimmie Johnson says. 'I'm looking for that passion in the partners we bring in, from the person telling the story to the people who are surrounded by it.' Also Read:: 4 Reasons Kevin Harvick Advocates for Canceling the All-Star Race
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nominations open for 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year
PHILADELPHIA (May 1, 2025) — Comcast is proud to announce nominations for the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year are now open at In its 10 years, this prestigious annual award has served to recognize the philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR community. To nominate and learn additional details about the award, visit today through Monday, June 16. Advertisement Created in 2015, the Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award was designed to honor the outstanding efforts and achievements of NASCAR industry members who have worked to selflessly give back to their communities and beyond. Comcast will select and honor three finalists, sharing their stories publicly. Following the finalists' selection, a committee of NASCAR & Comcast executives, as well as 2024 winner Erik Jones, will name the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, awarding $60,000 to the champion's affiliated charity and $30,000 to each of the two finalists' selected charities later this year. 'I'm really looking forward to hearing who the nominees are for this year's Comcast Community Champion Award,' Jones said. 'Last year, the award meant so much to us and our foundation. I can't wait to see the impact it's going to have on the next recipient and their organization.' Any individual with a 2025 annual credential or NASCAR full season license from any of NASCAR's top three national series is eligible to be nominated as a 2024 finalist, including: Team owners, drivers and all NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series employees Full-time employees of tracks that are currently on the schedule for NASCAR's three series NASCAR Media members who have a Print, Broadcast or Photography Hard Card NASCAR Officials NASCAR Partners/Sponsors Family members of drivers and crew members Driver and team employees (motorhome drivers, agents, managers, etc.) Support industry personnel (engine builders, parts and service providers, etc.) Since the inception of the program, Comcast has supported over 30 different nonprofit organizations — a powerful reflection of the unwavering dedication and long-standing philanthropic spirit shared by all finalists and champions. Over the past 11 years, Comcast has made it a priority to reach and uplift as many communities as possible, creating meaningful change across the country. With over $1 million contributed to deserving organizations connected to members of the NASCAR family, Comcast has not only deepened its roots within the sport but also extended its impact far beyond the track. This initiative is more than a program — it's a movement grounded in compassion, community and a shared commitment to making a lasting difference where it matters most. Advertisement 'Driving positive change is a core mission at Comcast, and we are proud to honor the philanthropic contributions of individuals within the NASCAR community who consistently go above and beyond to support and strengthen their communities,' said Matt Lederer, vice president of Brand Partnerships, Comcast. Past champions include: NASCAR driver, Erik Jones, representing The Erik Jones Foundation OnPoint Motorsports Driver, Ryan Vargas, representing FACES: The National Craniofacial Association Senior Director of Live Shows at CSM Productions, Jes Ferreira, representing Foster Village Charlotte World Wide Technology Raceway Owner, Curtis Francois, representing Raceway Gives Foundation NASCAR driver, Bubba Wallace, representing the Live To Be Different Foundation Dover Motor Speedway President, Mike Tatoian, representing USO Delaware NASCAR champion, Joey Logano, representing the Joey Logano Foundation Chip Ganassi Racing's pit crew department, representing Ronald McDonald House JR Motorsports fabricator, Wade Jackson, representing Camp LUCK NASCAR driver, Joey Gase, representing the Iowa Donor Network Comcast has a long track record of community service, aiding in the advancement of local organizations, developing programs and partnerships, mobilizing resources to connect people and inspiring positive and substantive change. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Comcast Community Impact site.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rick Ware Racing calls LMC lawsuit a "misguided attempt to tarnish our reputation"
Motorsport photo On April 1st, Legacy Motor Club (LMC) -- co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson -- filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing regarding a charter dispute. And RWR has already come out swinging in response. Advertisement The suit claims RWR agreed, in writing, to sell one of its charters to LMC but is now trying to back out of the deal. LMC, which already fields full-time entries for Erik Jones and John-Hunter Nemechek, plans to expand to three chartered cars for 2026 and beyond. New statement On Wednesday, RWR responded with the following statement: 'This lawsuit distorts the actual facts and is a misguided attempt to tarnish our reputation. RWR has negotiated in good faith and operated with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are confident that the truth will prevail and look forward to swiftly resolving this matter through the proper legal channels.' In the lawsuit, LMC takes aim at RWR's performance and viability, as the team sits last in points among chartered teams with driver Cody Ware. Advertisement "At the exact same time that Legacy has charted a path forward, RWR has flagged and flailed in the rear," it reads. Later on, it states that RWR is "strapped for cash" and that they have "recently faced mounting financial pressures." RWR also owned a second charter, which they are currently leasing to RFK Racing. Read Also: Legacy Motor Club's "patience has run out", filing lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing
