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Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
Newsom considers cutting funding for cities refusing to clear encampments
Local governments in California could have their funding for homelessness slashed next year if they fail to use what is left in this year’s budget to sweep encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is purportedly weighing the funding cut for cities and counties dragging their feet on clearing large encampments that have dotted the state, Bloomberg reported Friday. […]
Love’s opens 16th California travel stop featuring 111 parking spots, dog park
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s has announced the opening of its 16th travel stop in California featuring 111 parking spots for professional drivers, a dog park and numerous other amenities. According to a media release, the new travel stop is located off Highway 99 and Taft Highway in...
DOJ sues real estate company, alleging it colluded to drive up rent prices
The Department of Justice sued RealPage on Friday, accusing the company of violating antitrust laws by carrying out a price-fixing scheme that involved sharing private rent information among landlord competitors. The DOJ said RealPage, a Texas-based software company widely used in the real estate industry, replaced “competition with coordination” in urban areas, leading to widespread […]
Toddler Winds Up In The Hospital After Restaurant Serves Her Wine Instead Of Apple Juice
In California, a restaurant accidentally served a toddler wine instead of apple juice. Per PEOPLE, Noemi Valencia and her partner went to a Japanese restaurant. They realized during their meal that their toddler started experiencing symptoms of intoxication. "She was swaying, she was falling over, she was leaning on walls, she couldn't hold her head up, she was slurring her words," Valencia stated.
Hardy Bullock: Mid-year progress on community preparedness, resiliency, housing and more
As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness. We offered several free green waste disposal days over the last few months at both McCourtney Road Transfer Station in Grass Valley and Trout Creek Recreation Center in Truckee. We awarded 26 microgrants of $3,600 each to local Firewise communities so they could clear vegetation from their neighborhoods.
'Notice to vacate': Camp Resolution residents expected to leave property by Monday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Camp Resolution is a self-governing homeless encampment on Colfax Street in north Sacramento, and the city is telling the residents that they have to move out within the next three days. A lot of residents are trying to figure out what's next, as they prepare to...
‘The Hero of an Incredible Story,’ Bridge Coffee Co. Announces Closure
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Bridge Coffee Co. has been a beloved staple of the Yuba-Sutter community for nearly a decade now. With humble beginnings in the garage of Timothy Styczynski’s home, the company quickly obtained its first store front on Clark Avenue in Yuba City. Here the community would gather for a selection of gourmet brews, artisan products, and arguably some of the best sandwiches in town. Next came their set up in New Earth Market in Yuba City and a roasting warehouse in historic Marysville.
Bulldogs in a romp over Long Beach Poly, 63-20
Folsom was confident they were going to beat Long Beach Poly, but none of the coaches were thinking about a 63-20 victory. The Bulldogs, almost looking in mid-season form, totally controlled the game from start to finish in Friday night’s season-opening win. On both sides of the ball, it...
Despite summer snowstorm, Palisades Tahoe says no skiing before Labor Day
SAN FRANCISCO -- On Saturday, Aug. 24, parts of the Sierra saw rare summer snowfall."It's still technically summertime yet here I am in both of my jackets and I'm still cold," said Maddy Condon, a Palisades Tahoe spokesperson.This was the first time Palisades Tahoe saw August snowfall since 2004."The Sierras keep us on our toes and we're just rolling with it. We're ready with Mother Nature -- whatever she's going to throw at us, we're ready," she said.A bit farther south at Mammoth Mountain, a live-cam view of the summit on Saturday morning showed a grayed out, snowy peak.While a special spectacle, the summer snowfall is just a tease for those who are itching to hit the slopes."November 27 is Palisades Tahoe's anticipated opening date," Condon said. "Unfortunately, we will not be opening before Labor Day but we are open for aerial tram rides and other fun events in the village."
Chronic absenteeism an issue for SUSD Board of Trustees
Empty chairs on the dais at Stockton Unified Board of Education meetings have become an increasingly common sight. At least one of the board’s seven trustees has arrived after roll call, departed prior to adjournment, or been absent altogether at every meeting where votes were taken since May 15, 2023, according to an analysis of meeting minutes, video livestreams and board documents by Stocktonia.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after 2 shootings at Vallejo sideshow
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) – Hundreds of sideshow spectators witnessed multiple cars recklessly spin in circles near an open fire early Saturday, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Police said two shootings erupted out of the Saturday sideshow, with one dead and one in critical condition. Vallejo police officers were dispatched to a sideshow near Harbor […]
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