Monday, June 9th Morning Weather
We're in for another hot day in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with the risk spreading Northward on Monday.
Trader Joe’s announces opening date for Tracy store
TRACY, Calif. — Trader Joe’s has announced the opening date of its highly-anticipated first location in Tracy, and it’s soon. According to Trader Joe’s, the location at 2530 Naglee Road will open Friday, June 13. A ribbon cutting will be held before the doors open at 8 a.m.
New effort underway to address livestock depredations by gray wolves in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the launch of a new initiative to address gray wolf attacks on livestock in Sierra, Plumas, and Siskiyou counties. This pilot effort will involve a collaborative strike team working with local agencies, law enforcement, and agricultural...
Northern California Earthquake Update: 3.2 Quake Near Pinole Felt by Thousands Monday Morning
San Francisco, CA – A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck just northwest of Pinole early Monday morning, shaking awake thousands across the Bay Area but causing no immediate reports of damage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 4:30 a.m. local time with an epicenter 2 km...
Experts examine ethics of lethal animal population control in CA
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public News Service Collaboration. Wildlife biologist David Wiens was extremely nervous the first time he shot an owl. He steadied himself in the evening darkness of an Oregon fire road, pointed his shotgun at a big...
‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues
A California real estate broker is suing the National Association of Realtors (NAR) over a policy that forces brokers to pay dues for agents who aren’t members of their state, local or national Realtor associations. John Diaz, who’s based in Modesto, claims that NAR’s Variable Dues Formula (VDF) policy...
Top Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Epinephrine Autoinjectors
These devices save lives, but do you know exactly how they work? Answers, here. Did you know that every 10 seconds, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room? This reaction results when your body’s immune system overreacts to a protein in the food you eat. Severe reactions can progress to...
HistoryView – Graffiti Summer with North Modesto Kiwanis
Among the many service organizations of Modesto is the Kiwanis Club of North Modesto, a longtime supporter of local non-profits and programs focused on enhancing children’s growth and development. Not only does North Modesto Kiwanis volunteer throughout the year, but it also organizes and hosts the kickoff to...
Cal Fire issues burn ban in parts of San Joaquin County
As summer nears and the threat of wildfires increases, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is halting residential burn permits across several Northern California counties, including the eastern part of San Joaquin County. The burn ban begins at 8 a.m. Monday. Other areas include Tuolumne and...
Stockton fire flare-up damages nonprofit
STOCKTON, Calif. — A fire that tore through a long-vacant, historic building in downtown Stockton Saturday morning flared up again Sunday night, further damaging nearby properties and prompting city officials to consider demolition. The burned-out building, located in the heart of downtown near Main and California...