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California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
$10M Scratchers ticket sold in East Bay
(KRON) — In the East Bay, one lucky shopper stopped at a gas and grocery mart and became a millionaire. Janet Coppedge stopped in at A&A Gas and Food Mart in Dublin and won a “massive” $10 million top prize playing a California 200X Scratchers, the California Lottery announced on Thursday. Coppedge was one of […]
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE: Biden administration policies have tribe’s trinity river coho fishery on path to extinction
Press release from the Hoopa Valley Tribe (7/25/24):. Today, following American Rivers named California’s Trinty River to its top-ten list of endangered American rivers. https://www.americanrivers.org/media-item/trinity-river-named-among-americas-most-endangered-rivers-of-2024/, the Hoopa Valley Tribe (Hoopa) charged the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) with violation of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).
Sacramento Teen Found Unharmed in Portland Following Multi-State Search, While Companion Is Arrested on Felony Warrants
After a harrowing wait of over three months, a Sacramento teen who vanished in April has been found unharmed in Portland. According to the KCRA report, the Sacramento Police Department confirmed the 17-year-old girl was last seen on April 19 and was located safely on July 18. The police had issued an urgent appeal for her whereabouts on June 4, following increasing fears for her safety.
Vehicle fire reported on Highway 99 in North City Farms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A vehicle fire was reported on Highway 99 in North City Farms Saturday afternoon. It was reported on the southbound off-ramp to Fruitridge Road at 1:45 p.m. Emergency crews are on scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. It is unclear what caused the...
Sacramento Man Charged with Attempted Homicide Following Folsom Shooting
In a press release shared on their official Facebook page, the Folsom Police Department reported a shooting incident that occurred last night in the area of Duchow Way and Wales Dr. According to the Folsom Police Department's statement, the call came in at around 8:45 p.m. yesterday. When officers arrived, they found one adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find At-Risk Missing 71-Year-Old Robert Conry Last Seen Downtown
The Sacramento Police Department has issued an alert seeking the public's help in locating an at-risk missing person. The missing individual is identified as 71-year-old Robert Conry, described as standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. The community's assistance is crucial, as Mr. Conry was last seen over a week ago on July 21 in the downtown area of Sacramento, specifically around the cross streets of 6th St and I St.
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
Soul Beat, California's first African American TV station, is coming back
California’s first African American television station is getting ready for a relaunch. Founded in 1978 by the late Chuck Johnson, Soul Beat, the 24/7 channel based in Oakland, highlighted music, lifestyle, education and culture for more than two decades. The network went off air in 2003 after the passing...
Sacramento Sheriff's Detectives Prevent Potential Gang Clash, Seize Firearms from Juveniles
In a tense episode of street brinkmanship that could have easily spiraled into violence, Sacramento County Sheriff's Gang Suppression Unit detectives thwarted what may have been a brewing gunfight between rival gangs. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office stated on their Facebook post that they had developed intelligence on a group of juvenile gang members who were reportedly armed and actively cruising through hostile territory.
Bay Area Temperatures to Cool This Weekend Before Warming Trend Resumes, NWS Sacramento Reports
Bay Area residents can expect a slight respite from the recent heat as temperatures are set to take a dip this weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento. Forecasts show a cooler trend with gradual warming to start again by the middle of the upcoming week. An increase in humidity and decrease in wind speeds are also expected to help in lowering fire weather risks.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
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