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REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Are Potentially Eyeing A Blockbuster Trade To Land Two Young Stars
The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet taken any action. After failing to sign seasoned veterans Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, who later joined the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, respectively, their free agency has been quiet. Recent events regarding the Purple and Gold’s trade front indicate that they are pursuing a possible list of players, some of whom are well-known.
DA investigating guaranteed income program in Palm Springs over alleged misappropriation
The city of Palm Springs cannot account for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars meant to fund a guaranteed income program initially proposed in 2022. A criminal investigation into the potential misuse of funds comes as executive compensation at one of the nonprofits tasked by the city of managing the program skyrocketed. The...
No TCE found in first tests near Sun City Lincoln Hills homes
No trace of the toxic chemical trichloroethene (TCE) has been detected by new vapor wells installed near the Sun City Lincoln Hills property line. Activists have long claimed an underground cloud of TCE-contaminated groundwater is moving steadily toward homes. The results of these first tests were announced Thursday at the...
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Elvis
Just like Elvis the singer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoptable cat Elvis has a larger-than-life personality earning him the nickname, “The King of the cat condo room”. Meet Elvis, the cat you didn’t know you needed! Elvis is a great mix of laid-back and cuddly feline that just wants to get settled in his forever home once and for all.
Sale of downtown Napa land for hotel, condo project gets City Council OK
A development to include a 165-room hotel, 77 market-rate condos and roughly 15,000 square feet of retail space is moving forward in downtown Napa. The Napa City Council this week unanimously authorized the sale of a parking lot and public plaza to be used as space for the development, which will stretch from First to Pearl streets and replace current businesses, including Kohl’s. The sale ...
SF Zoo welcomes young female red panda named Little Mebo
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday. Little Mebo's name was chosen by San Francisco Zoological Society board member Kevin Xu in honor of his mother and to complement the animal's playful and curious nature.The youngster was flown to San Francisco from Memphis as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for Red Pandas, said Tanya Peterson, chief executive officer and executive director of the zoo.Zoological experts "study various factors before moving an animal to ensure the genetic diversity of a species,"...
Unsafe visitor behavior forces closure, changes at Northern California state park
(FOX40.COM) — A popular destination in the Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday due to continued dangerous behavior by visitors, according to California State Parks. On July 14, the Auburn SRA first announced that they would be closing access to Upper Lake Clementine after witnessing dangerous driving and pedestrian behavior […]
Little League: Petaluma Valley juniors survive late rally by Pacifica to win Northern California title
Petaluma Valley Little League now has a Northern California championship team. The league’s juniors squad survived some late-inning drama Saturday night to hold on for a 4-3 win over Pacifica in Rocklin, their second straight victory over Pacifica in as many days. The team is only the second Petaluma Valley Little League representative to make it to the regional postseason tournament and first ...
Vallejo residents call on CHP to patrol city thoroughfare
VALLEJO -- Like a lot of places, the city of Vallejo is dealing with a shortage of police officers even as crime is on the rise. Saturday morning, a group of residents gathered to ask the state for protection, not for the city but for a stretch of the state's own roadway.There have been so many sideshows at the Sonoma Boulevard - Lemon Street intersection, that the burned rubber has all but obliterated the white lines of the crosswalks. Farther up Sonoma, sex workers downtown openly ply their trade. The north end of Sonoma Boulevard has become a frequent scene...
Ripon Fire District goes without ambulances amid staffing shortage
RIPON, Calif. — In just a few seconds Friday, more people drove past Ripon Consolidated Fire District Station 1 than the number of first responders on duty inside. "Currently we have one station staffed full-time serving a population of just over 20,000," said Battalion Chief Pat Burns. "We are short. We are down to four people on duty today.”
Wind-driven Ridge Fire forces evacuations in Lake, Colusa counties; 2,300 acres burned
LAKE COUNTY – Evacuations are underway as a wind-driven fire has burned about 2,300 acres near the Lake and Colusa county line on Saturday afternoon, officials say. The Ridge Fire is burning off Walker Ridge Road and Highway 20 and is heading east into Colusa County, firefighters said.EvacuationsAn evacuation order was issued for Wilbur Hot Springs.The Colusa County Sheriff's Office issued evacuations for Leesville Road to Leeeville, Bear Valley Road to Highway 20, WiIber Springs Road and Walker Ridge Road.In Lake County, evacuation orders were issued for several zones, including CLO-E083, CLO-E089 and CLO-E070. A warning was issued for CLO-E104. All...
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
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