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SF Zoo welcomes young female red panda named Little Mebo
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday. Little Mebo's name was chosen by San Francisco Zoological Society board member Kevin Xu in honor of his mother and to complement the animal's playful and curious nature.The youngster was flown to San Francisco from Memphis as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for Red Pandas, said Tanya Peterson, chief executive officer and executive director of the zoo.Zoological experts "study various factors before moving an animal to ensure the genetic diversity of a species,"...
Elk Grove weekly crime update July 21, 2024
This is a look at the crimes reported in the city of Elk Grove for the period July 3-9, 2024. These are in some cases in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes where there was an arrest.
Two homes burn in Rancho Cordova fire Saturday evening
Try quick work of firefighters saved two different Sacramento County homes from devastation Saturday evening in Rancho Cordova. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening, the 911 call center received calls for a fire that had broken out between two homes on the 10,000 block of Paiute Way in Rancho Cordova.
Stockton man arrested for animal cruelty and illegal firearm possession
STOCKTON, California — A Stockton man has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty and illegal firearm possession after a video surfaced showing him allegedly shooting a caged dog with a BB gun. On June 28, 2024, the Stockton Police Department was alerted to social media videos depicting a...
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
Cool off at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo this weekend
This weekend, you can head over to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and see how the animals are beating the triple-digit heat.The Zoo's annual "Cool Zoo Event" runs both Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.The special weekend event features a variety of animals engaging in icy and cool-themed enrichment.The orangutans, warthogs, sloth bear and more participated on Saturday, while reptiles, lions, elephants and others will have their fun tomorrow.During the event, $1 will be donated to the zoo's animal enrichment committee for each ice cream purchased.It all kicks off each day at 9 a.m.
Local Non-profit Receives Prestigious Honor
Tuolumne County, CA — A group of volunteers was recognized for cleaning up illegal dumping across Tuolumne County. Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) held an awards ceremony at a local Sonora restaurant for “1Pile at a Time” as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year Honoree for Tuolumne County. This recognition highlights the organization’s efforts in tackling the pressing issue of illegal dumping across the county, according to Alvarado-Gil.
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