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Photo of sign apparently mocking California retail theft law goes viral
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sign posted this week outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco has caught the internet’s attention. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral — one X post has more than 7.7 million views.
Rainbow Family Gathering Numbers Decrease at Antelope Lake, Steadily Increasing at New Location
Numbers are decreasing at the Rainbow Family Gathering’s Site 1, which remains under a Forest closure Order to protect the area’s natural and cultural resources from thousands of attendees, as well as fire danger, health, and sanitation. Information Officer with the Plumas National Forest Incident Management Team (IMT)...
Oregon coast’s last wood-frame lighthouse is set for $1.4 million renovation
A $1.4 million renovation is expected to breathe new life into Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, an old coastal landmark known for its short lifespan, its own inhouse ghost and for inspiring a historical society still thriving 76 years later. The repairs aim to ensure the longevity of the Oregon coast’s last standing wood-frame lighthouse.
Providence locks out striking nurses
The biggest nurses strike in Oregon history wrapped up on June 20, but it remains to be seen if the strike was a success. More than 3,000 nurses went on strike June 18 at six Providence Health & Services hospitals. The nurses sought better pay and health benefits, as well as compliance with a new state law that requires minimum staffing ratios, which is supposed to protect hospital workers from burnout and keep patients from danger.
Due to Popular Demand, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Introduces More Frequent Behind the Curtain Summer Tours
ASHLAND, Ore. — The one-hour Behind the Curtain Summer Tour has proved so popular that the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has had to increase the event from once to twice a week. Visitors Discover How Productions are Brought to Life. For an affordable $15 a ticket, theater...
MEDFORD MAN JAILED FOR ALLEGED DISORDERLY CONDUCT/MENACING
A Medford man was jailed following an alleged disorderly conduct and menacing incident early Thursday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 12:30 a.m., 38-year-old Bryson Kampstra, who was allegedly intoxicated, became upset by noise being made by other campers in Sparrow Park at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area near Reedsport. Kampstra reportedly told everyone that it was time for bed, before discharging his 9 mm handgun into the air.
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
When to expect Fourth of July F-15 fighter jet flyovers in Salem, 16 other Oregon cities
The 142nd Wing from Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Independence Day flyovers Thursday for ceremonies and parades throughout Oregon, including Salem, Turner, Mt. Angel, St. Paul and Mill City. All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled...
Oregonians bought 146k guns to start 2024, one of the highest rates in US
The U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis last week, issuing a 39-page advisory on initiatives to prevent firearm deaths. The advisory said the rate of firearm-related deaths “reached a near three-decade high in 2021." About a third of Americans say they personally own a gun,...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
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