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How did this pilot fly a Cessna alone from Merced to Honolulu?
MODESTO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – When getting planes delivered across the ocean, pilot Tom Lopes says there are two ways: putting it on a boat or flying the plane there. He prefers the second option. “When it gets over there it hasn’t been disassembled, hasn’t been put in a crate, it’s got no dents or dings […]
5th human case of flea-borne typhus reported in Orange County
Public health advisories have been posted near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley after a case of flea-borne typhus was detected in the area."Most of the animals that spread the disease are cold-blooded, so when it's warmer, they're more active," explained Brian Brannon with Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control."It's spread by the actual flea dirt or the excrement of the fleas, so when you scratch yourself, that dirt gets into your bloodstream."There have been five confirmed cases of flea-borne typhus in Orange County this year. The most recent case was reported in Fountain Valley...
‘He worked tirelessly’: Emiliano Solorio, founder of Stockton’s El Dorado Market, dies at 101
Emiliano Magaña Solorio, Sr. came to the United States with dreams of owning his own business. The native of Purépero, Michoacán made his dream a reality when he moved to Stockton and opened El Dorado Market — known as the city's first Mexican market and deli — on Oct. 15, 1972. ...
New photography exhibit on display at Lake Tahoe Community College
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Lake Tahoe Community College is presenting Luminous Nights: A Dance of Light and Darkness, a photography exhibition by Vanessa Franking, running through Sept. 20. The gallery will feature an artist’s reception 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 16, offering an opportunity for attendees to meet the artist and discuss her work.
Lincoln Unified School District installs vape sensors in some Stockton high schools
Lincoln Unified School District is looking to curb tobacco use in schools, with the installation of sensors on high school campuses to detect the use of vapors that may be released from vaping devices, such as e-cigarettes. There are two high schools in the Lincoln Unified School District, including Lincoln High School and...
Hospital needs help to identify patient found in Richmond
(KRON) — Alameda Health System needs help identifying a patient who was found in Richmond and arrived at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital on July 24 without any identification. The man is between 26-35 years old and has large tattoos on his arms with the names “Chase” and “Kiersten.” He has dark hair, 5-feet, 8-inches tall, […]
Stockton's possible connection in Matthew Perry's death investigation
STOCKTON – In nearly three dozen pages, federal prosecutors charged five people, including two doctors, with Matthew Perry's fatal drug overdose last year. Within the indictment is a photo of a prescription that appears to name a Stockton pharmacy. Prosecutors allege that on Sept. 30, 2023, Dr. Mark Chavez of San Diego confirmed he was willing to sell ketamine to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, referred to as "Dr. P," of Santa Monica. Chavez then sent a photo of ketamine lozenges that he "previously obtained by writing a fraudulent prescription," according to federal court documents. The prescription was allegedly obtained by...
Rico, Zulueta do not file for reelection to Stockton Unified School Board
The Stockton Unified Board of Education will have three new trustees come December, with incumbent members Ray Zulueta Jr. and Alicia Rico opting not to run for reelection. Trustee Cecilia Mendez, who has been on the board since 2016, is termed out. Zulueta declined to comment. Rico did not respond...
Base Camp Pizza Co. raises $17,000 for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Base Camp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $17,000 to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The fundraising efforts throughout the year culminated in a spring fundraising party at the restaurant in May. The evening featured a pizza, pasta, and salad buffet, drink specials, live music, as well as raffle prizes donated from local businesses. The total donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Base Camp for every garlic chip appetizer sold throughout the year, in addition to the end of the year fundraiser held in mid-May.
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Here are the medals California athletes won at the 2024 Paris Olympics
CALIFORNIA, USA — California Olympians brought home 22 medals, including seven gold, from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA brought home 126 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. This year marks the first time in Olympic history, the gold count at the end of the Olympics was tied between the U.S. and China.
California theme parks make the list of most visited theme parks globally
Three California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The yearly study looks at estimated theme park attendance for the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks […]
Personal injury attorney Emrani spent $13.75 million on ads in California last year
A report from the American Tort Reform Association found that Los Angeles-based personal injury attorney Jacob Emrani spent $13,751,794 on legal services advertisements in California in 2023. He is now facing a lawsuit alleging that he uses "predatory fees" to fund his advertising budget. According to the report, Emrani’s ad...
Car crash reported on Fiddyment Road in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning on Fiddyment Road and Baseline Road in Roseville. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the crash site around 9:25 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured, but two vehicles reportedly overturned according to...
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