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Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Former Pacific Water Polo Standout Savannah Fitzgerald Returns as Assistant Coach
Former Pacific standout Savannah Fitzgerald returns to the university as an Assistant Coach for the men's and women's water polo programs, aiming to replicate her championship success as a student-athlete. Fitzgerald registered 155 shots, 72 goals, and 89 points during her four years as a student-athlete. She was the leading...
Calaveras County Authorities Dismantle Large-Scale Illegal Marijuana Grow in Valley Springs, Modesto Man Cited
In the quiet stretch of Valley Springs, a coordinated bust by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife unfolded—an effort that culminated in the dismantling of a sizeable illegal marijuana cultivation operation. On the morning of July 11th, deputies served a search warrant at a residence on Lakeview Road, turning up 1,008 illicitly-cultivated marijuana plants with an estimated worth ranging from $252,000 to $403,200, according to a report by FOX40.
Turlock Man Convicted of Forcible Rape, Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Turlock man, identified as Ivan Garcia Jr., has been convicted on charges of forcible rape after juridical proceedings in Stanislaus County, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office. Garcia's conviction stems from a 2020 incident where he broke into an apartment on W. Monte Vista and sexually assaulted the then-sleeping victim.
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Lodi Unified dissolves controversial book review committee
Lodi Unified School District’s controversial book review committee has been dissolved and will not meet again, Superintendent Neil Young announced in an email to district community members on Monday. The review committee was convened in June to examine a series of formal complaints challenging the use of ten books...
Pleasanton Police Arrest Three Women for Grand Theft Involving Over $5,800 in Lululemon Merchandise
Last Saturday, a seemingly abandoned vehicle in a Pleasanton shopping center sparked a police investigation that led to the arrest of three women. According to the Pleasanton Police Department, the car was wanted in connection with a grand theft incident. While patrolling the area, the officers noticed individuals hastily loading...
Missing teenager last seen in east Bakersfield: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is attempting to locate a 14-year-old who is missing and is asking the community to help. Alexa G. Lopez, 14, was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 19, around 6 p.m. Police say Lopez is at-risk, due to no prior history of […]
"Kind of sucks, I might not even go": change of plans for passengers at Fresno airport
FRESNO, Calif. — A major nationwide computer tech outage happened Thursday night into Friday that caused many flight cancellations and delays worldwide. It disrupted airlines, banks, and news outlets from making it on air. According to Flight Aware, there were 18 delays and 5 cancellations at the Fresno Yosemite...
Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny over vacancies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny as hundreds of much-needed public housing units sit vacant. Some have been empty for years, despite a waiting list thousands of families long. Now, Sacramento’s City Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) want answers....
Garbage collection change coming next week
Beginning next week, some people in Folsom will experience a change in when their garbage is collected. Beginning the week of July 22nd, the City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division is beginning new collection routes and times. The plan is to be more efficient in the way the collection process is done.
Over $1 million in fines issued from illegal weed operation
(KRON) – The Fairfield Police Department's Special Operations Team, Code Enforcement Unit, Patrol and California Department of Cannabis Control collaborated in uncovering three illegal indoor marijuana grows, the Fairfield Police Department announced on social media on Friday. The California Department of Cannabis Control's Enforcement Division assisted the department in containing 2,624 plants. According to the […]
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