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‘A long way from over’: Oregon wildfires churn through vast stretches of range
WESTFALL — Jeff Romans rode his ATV Friday out to the charred hills and ridges of the federal grazing land near his ranch and remembered how grasshoppers pummeled his face by the hundreds as wildfire rushed through the high desert near the Oregon-Idaho border. Two weeks ago as winds...
Schofield and lawyer get hearing moved to September, get two judges disqualified
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A former Medford nurse facing 44 criminal counts of felony assault of hospital patients is getting a second judge removed from her case, and she is getting her first hearing moved from this Monday to September. Today, 36-year-old Dani Schofield and her Portland lawyer Kristen Winemiller received...
AutoXpo Rolls into Fortuna Today
Gear up for a weekend of chrome, carburetors and classic Americana as the 33rd Annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo rolls into town July 26-28. This favorite summertime event offers a nostalgic journey through automotive history with classic cars, a judged show and a cruise down Main Street. New this year is the return of the crowd-pleasing Burnout Contest at the Rodeo Grounds ($1). From the Sock Hop to the Drive-In Movie Night at Rohner Park featuring Bullitt, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the tractor pulls, artisans fair and mouth-
'Where are they going to go?': Community reacts to Newsom encampment executive order
YREKA, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom of CA ordered state agencies to remove homeless encampments from state land on Thursday. He also urged cities and counties to do the same. Yreka, like other cities in the state struggles with homelessness as well. The city provides little to no low-barrier shelter beds and has some encampments throughout the town.
Klamath dam removal project ahead of schedule
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Klamath Dam removal project is ahead of schedule. Ren Brownell, serving as the Public Information Officer for the initiative, provided updates on the progress towards dam removal completion by late August or early September. “So we will have volitional fish passage likely end of...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
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