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Search underway for 70-year-old California man who went missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Friday after taking his Jeep on an off-road trail in California, authorities said. Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County Friday afternoon, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Searchers from multiple agencies and organizations are involved in the search, according to the sheriff's office. The search for Elliott continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area, the sheriff's office said.
RIFA Infestation Rings Alarm Bells in Western California
With California Ag Today, I’m Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. If it’s not aggressive hornets it’s aggressive ants! The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, in the Montecito area. They believe the infestation originated from the importation of RIFA-infected nursery stock shipped from Riverside County in September of last year.
VP Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee for president
Vice President and Bay Area native Kamala Harris has enough delegates to win the democratic presidential nomination with help from shoring up most of President Biden's delegates.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi made the motion to endorse Kamala Harris for President at a virtual meeting of California's Democratic National Convention delegation. With the endorsement of California's delegation, Kamala Harris now has enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination for President.Bay Area analysts weigh three factors that are most likely to influence the election and impact California.Live updates: Kamala Harris secures enough delegatesVideo in the media player above...
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Stockton Man Leads Ceres and Turlock Police on Dangerous Chase, Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
Early Friday morning, an allegedly stolen vehicle led Ceres and Turlock police on a chase that spilled through the streets of the Ceres area and involved dangerous maneuvers, ultimately ending with an arrest. Ceres Police Department reported the pursuit initiated when Officer Lord-Huff located the vehicle at approximately 05:17am near E Hatch Rd and Mitchell Rd. After an attempted traffic stop, the suspect attempted to evade police, setting off a pursuit, as per Ceres Police Department's Facebook post.
Woman, 62, convicted in California of exporting thermal riflescopes to Russia
A 62-year-old woman convicted of illegally exporting “defense articles”, including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles, to Russian co-conspirators has been sentenced to two years in prison, federal officials announced Monday. Prosecutors with the United States Attorney’s Central District of California Office say Elana Shifrin, a resident of Mundelein, Illinois, participated in a scheme […]
Limoncelli has strong week on the mound for Class A Modesto
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads grad Mike Limoncelli keeps getting stronger on the mound. Limoncelli earned a victory and made a second appearance in relief for Class A Modesto in the minor leagues this past week. Modesto is the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and prepares the future stars of the game in […]
Kamala Harris went toe-to-toe with Jamie Dimon over a settlement for California homeowners. The big banks offered $4 billion—they settled at $20 billion
Corporate America is beginning to get reacquianted with Vice President Kamala Harris now that she is the front runner to be the Democratic nominee in November's presidential election. An impromptu phone call between Kamala Harris, then Calif. Attorney General, and JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon almost immediately escalated into...
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