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Tibetan monks to create sand mandala in Mendocino
This summer, the venerable monks of Sera Jey Monastic University will bring the sacred art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas to the Mendocino Coast. This special event is a fundraiser for the Sera Jey Foundation, which supports the education of exiled Tibetan youth in India and promotes global kindness. The...
Humboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing Facility
Facing rising business costs in a rapidly consolidating industry, Redwood Meat Co., the only USDA-certified slaughterhouse for nearly 200 miles in any direction, recently stopped processing animal carcasses, including beef, hogs, lambs and goats. The shutdown not only brings a halt to a family-run business that has been in operation since 1951; it has also had reverberating impacts across the local farming, ranching and retail sectors.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest as Stolen Camaro Speeds Through Vacaville and Davis, Suspect Caught with Gun and Drugs
Last night, a high-speed chase unfolded as California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations, known as H30, detected a stolen Camaro entering Vacaville. Despite previous attempts by both the Vacaville Police Department and Solano County Sheriff's Office to arrest the thief, the thief managed to avoid capture, as detailed by the CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations.
16-year-old shot and killed in Vallejo Wednesday night
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Wednesday night, according to the Vallejo Police Department. At around 11:30 p.m., the teen was shot near the corner of Carolina and Butte streets, police said. Responding officers provided aid to the boy before medical personnel arrived and took over, VPD […]
Caltrans Implements 24/7 Traffic Controls for Roundabout Construction Near Chester
Caltrans increases traffic controls at A13-SR36 safety project. Beginning next week through Thursday, you will encounter 24/7 traffic controls at the project location near Chester, just east of Bailey Creek Bridge and East of A-13. Thee delays can be up to 20 minutes long. You are asked to plan accordingly. Speed lmits are reduced in the area with additional safety signage.
Vacancy Tax proponents to host online info session
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The proponents of the vacancy tax, now designated Measure N, will hold a digital information policy to answer questions about the policy on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. Members of Locals for Affordable Housing will walk through the key...
Rocklin Friends of the Library President wins award
Rocklin Friends of the Library President Michele Vass won the United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant. Vass received paid registration to the American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego and a $1,000 grant for hotel and travel. Mary George, the director of library services for the Placer County...
In service: El Dorado Hills grad trains at Great Lakes Naval Station
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet and this training begins at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex Nicov, a...
Update: Search Underway In Groveland For Man Carrying Ax
Update at 2:25 p.m.: The CHP was first on the scene after a caller reported a nude white male with long hair carrying an ax along Bairds Road, near Merrell Road, south of Highway 120 in the Groveland area of Tuolumne County. CHP officers searched the area, including some outbuildings and even a home at the end of Bairds Road, but could not find the suspect and the case was turned over to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Ashley Boujikian tells Clarke Broadcasting that their dispatch also received two reports of this suspect, with the callers reporting that the man was not exhibiting any signs of aggressive behavior and could be a resident in the area. After two hours of searching without locating the suspect, the deputies cleared the scene.
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
Western Baptist State Convention Plans 134th Annual Session
Members of the Western Baptist State Convention of California will hold their 134th Annual Session starting Saturday, August 3, and continuing through Thursday, August 8. According to WBSC President J. Benjamin Hardwick, the session will take place in the Southwest District Association at Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church in San Diego. The Rev. Joe Conner is the host moderator and the Rev. Donnell Townsend is the host pastor.
California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their gender identity in class. The post California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups appeared first on KION546.
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