Exeter
LATEST NEWS
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Fresno firefighters battle early morning fire in home under construction
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — The Fresno Fire Department responded to a structure fire on East Sussex Way at Maroa Avenue early Sunday morning. The call came in shortly after 3:30 in the morning. As fire crews arrived they reported smoke and fire showing from a portion of the home...
Lawsuit highlights experience of women subjected to invasive searches at state prisons
This article was republished by All Of Us None Newspaper produced by Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. Christine de los Santos regularly visits her husband at Kern Valley State Prison. He’s incarcerated for life, so these visits are his only contact with family. On a visit in 2019, de los Santos said she was pulled aside by officers. She was taken into a utility closet. While separated from her young three year old granddaughters and five year old niece, who waited outside the door, de los Santos said two female officers put a flashlight in her vagina and grabbed her body.
Family-owned golf course in Fresno grateful to community
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Golfers in Fresno celebrated 40 years of a local family-owned golf course on Saturday. Hank Bocchini Jr. the owner of Hanks Swank Par 3 Golf Course, says his passion for golf started in 1965, working for his father at their Shields and Maple course while he was in high school. “I […]
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Fire destroys 6 trailers in Coulterville, leaving 17 residents displaced
Mariposa County, Calif (FOX26) — Over a dozen residents have been impacted by a fire at a trailer home in Coulterville in Mariposa County. According to the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out early Sunday morning. MCSO says in total 6 trailers were destroyed as a result...
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.