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Man wanted in 2020 Woodland murder arrested, police say
WOODLAND, Calif. — The man suspected of the murder of Isaac Morales in Woodland was arrested four years later on Tuesday morning, Woodland police said. According to the police, multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an operation and located 20-year-old Dennis Jaramillo, a resident of Grimes, in Colusa County before making his arrest.
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.
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.17.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Melany Acosta-Parra, of Kerman, has been appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission. Acosta-Parra has been a Recreation Leader for the City of Kerman Parks and Recreation Department since 2021. She served on the Kerman Youth Commission from 2021 to 2024. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Acosta-Parra is a Democrat.
MedMen’s closure progresses as receiver oversees asset liquidation
MedMen’s properties in Illinois, Nevada, and New York are nearing sales, but the outlook in California and Massachusetts remains grim. The controlled shutdown of MedMen Enterprises continues under California-based receiver Richard Ormond. In a recent update, Ormond indicated that sales of most former MedMen dispensaries are in progress, with some locations being abandoned and four in Southern California still operational.
California rapper Tan DaGod passes away during a meet-and-greet with her fans
California rapper Tan DaGod was shot dead while hosting a grand opening at Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland. She had heavily promoted her appearance online and shared a video of herself meeting fans at the event on Saturday. She was shot around 5 p.m. on Saturday, prompting fans who had...
Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — The long-unidentified remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 were returned home to California on Tuesday. The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers, 18, of Riverside,...
Chico says water safe to drink, but homeless advocates still concerned about illness at city-sanctioned encampment
About fifty makeshift tents and pop-up awnings fill a dirt and gravel lot that encompasses the city of Chico’s alternative campsite on Eaton and Cohasset roads. The encampment is for homeless residents who aren’t eligible to go to other shelters. The area was set up by the city as a result of Warren v. Chico, a settlement intended to increase shelter options after unhoused residents sued the city in 2021 for enforcing anti-camping ordinances when shelter beds weren't available.
Hartnell Avenue reopens in Redding following major injury crash
REDDING, Calif. - Hartnell Avenue has reopened to traffic in both directions following a major injury crash, according to police. The crash closed Hartnell Avenue just after 1 p.m. Details of the crash are not clear and Action News Now is working to learn what happened. This is a developing...
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