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California pot farmers feel the heat from low pricing, wildfires
(Reuters) - Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the exodus to continue near-term in the largest pot market in the United States.
Northern California county confirms first human cases of West Nile Virus in 2024
(FOX40.COM) — A county in Northern California has confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus detected in 2024. The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency said two Woodland residents required hospitalization after testing positive for the disease, which the agency says, “highlights the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to control […]
DUI checkpoints coming to Stanislaus, San Joaquin counties ahead of Labor Day
(FOX40.COM) — Two Northern California agencies recently announced they will be holding DUI checkpoints in August to maintain the state’s efforts of keeping drunk drivers off the streets. The Turlock Police Department said it will hold its checkpoint on Aug. 16 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. The […]
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns to Northern California Community Blood Bank
The Battle of the Badges blood drive has returned this week to the Northern California Community Blood Bank. “So, the battle of the badges started in 2018 as a way for the local police departments, it really started with EPD, and the sheriff’s department to kind of supplement our blood supply during the summer months, which we are notoriously slow. It quickly evolved into a competition between almost all of the departments locally, you have the fire departments, you have a lot of the police departments, search and rescue, probation, fish and wildlife. So, you name it, we probably received a donation from them in the last couple years”, says Kyle Windham, Director of Donor resources for the Northern California Blood Bank.
T&T Supermarkets plans California store
Canada’s T&T Supermarkets said Thursday that it has secured its first California location, which will be its third in the U.S. The Asian grocer, which is a subsidiary of Canadian supermarket giant Loblaw Cos., currently operates 33 stores across Canada. The planned 55,000-square-foot store in San Jose’s Westgate Center is set to open next fall and will occupy a site that previously housed a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Wild retail crackdown to force more surveillance at self-checkout after shopper rage explodes & cashier ‘pepper sprayed’
SHOPPERS may soon see a massive increase in security around self-checkout machines as store employees have been forced to handle violent and upset customers. In California, lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would ensure staffing and regulations around self-checkout operations. Supported by state Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and the California Labor Federation, the Retail […]
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Firefighters making steady progress on Crozier Fire
The fire in El Dorado County is now 84% contained and all evacuations have been lifted. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office says the evacuation shelter in Cameron Park is closed due to the status of evacuation warnings.
Macy’s opens new small-format store in Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Macy’s new small-format store in Elk Grove is now open. A spokesperson from Macy’s told FOX40.com it opened a new store at Laguna Crossroads shopping center in Elk Grove. Although the Macy’s is already open to customers, a grand opening and ribbon cutting won’t take place until Aug. 24. The Elk Grove store […]
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