Ten years ago, Mitrice Richardson was released from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station just after midnight, left to find her way home through a remote area, alone and on foot, with no money or phone. When her body was located 11 months later, questions were raised about why the Sheriff’s Department let her go at an… Keep Reading
A decorated Merced County Cal Fire captain was laid to rest Thursday after a traditional processional through the city of Merced and services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Capt. Paul Rotondaro died in a traffic crash on Highway 140 near the Gustine airport, according to the California Highway Patrol. Rotondaro had left the Gustine Cal… Keep Reading
A windy day isn’t just a windy day anymore. Not in Northern California, where strong gusts and tinder-dry land have fueled two of the deadliest fires in state history in the past two years. “You just don’t look at wind the same way,” said Melissa Boutelle, whose home in Paradise burned in last year’s Camp… Keep Reading
While millions in Northern California suffered through a massive power outage that began early Wednesday, residents in Southern California wondered whether they could see the same blackouts as officials deal with strong winds that could spark fires. Southern California Edison said that, given the strong Santa Ana winds forecast for the area, power could be cut off to more than… Keep Reading
Latest developments on the PG&E shut-off, up to 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Click here for the latest news story: 7:30 a.m. Weather service issues ‘extreme’ fire outlook: Parts of Northern California are under an extreme fire outlook through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. More than 6,000 acres and 280,000 people are included in the area. Vacaville,… Keep Reading
California’s first Peer-Run Warm Line officially opened this week ahead of Thursday’s World Mental Health Day, providing a statewide resource for those in need of emotional support. The non-emergency line offers free support and referrals to anyone in the state via telephone or instant messaging — a service made possible thanks to a state budget… Keep Reading
Federal agents raided four addiction treatment centers in Los Angeles and Orange counties last week seeking evidence in a criminal probe, officials said Monday FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the reason for searches at four locations — contained in probable-cause affidavits — were filed under seal in federal court, and the FBI would not comment… Keep Reading
Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 8-Golden State who work at Albertsons’ Safeway and Vons chains and The Save Mart Cos.’ Save Mart, FoodMaxx and MaxxValue banners in Northern, Central and Southern California have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new labor contracts. The mail-in ballots were counted on Oct. 3-4 at the union’s Roseville… Keep Reading
WHITTIER, CALIF. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says deputies fatally shot a man who advanced toward them with a knife after holding the weapon to the throat of a woman. The shooting occurred late Sunday in unincorporated Whittier after a caller reported the man stated he wanted to be shot by police. The… Keep Reading
Infectious-disease experts are predicting an early and more severe flu season this year in Stanislaus County and other areas of the state. Kaiser Permanente said Friday it opened flu clinics in late September because of earlier-than-normal flu activity. “We have seen a few cases in the Bay Area already,” said Dr. Piero Garzaro, chief of… Keep Reading
