California regulators on Thursday gave a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco, a first in a state where dozens of companies have been trying to train vehicles to steer themselves on increasingly congested roads. The California Public Utilities Commission unanimously granted Cruise, a company controlled… Keep Reading
The first US sea urchin festival happens on California’s Mendocino Coast from June 17 through June 19, 2022. The Mendocino Urchin Fest will introduce the purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) as a food source. The festival will also tell the story of our kelp forests’ demise and its role in a balanced marine environment. Coastal… Keep Reading
TRAVEL & RECREATION — When you envision a California getaway, you may picture scenic shorelines, crashing waves and sun-kissed skies. You can find all of that and more if you make your way to California’s Central Coast. Continue Reading on Sierra News Online Keep Reading
A Turlock man who volunteers his time serving meals to the needy in Ceres and Keyes was named those honored as an “Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year.” Each of the five supervisorial districts had an honoree and Jeff Lorenzi was honored in District 2. Ceres is in District 5 where Newman volunteer RoseLee Hurst… Keep Reading
LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A groundbreaking ceremony for a brand new exhibit dedicated to Endeavour, the well-known space shuttle that operated over the greater part of 20 years, took place at the California Science Center Wednesday. Since 2012, the Endeavour has called the California Science Center in Exposition Park home, after it was… Keep Reading
The Turlock Christian baseball team kept the good times rolling as they took down the Mendota Aztecs in the opening game of the Division V CIF Northern California Regional playoffs. The Eagles once again saw a stellar pitching performance from junior Gavin Farinha, who tossed six shutout frames. Farinha dominating for TC is nothing new… Keep Reading
When it comes to fun things to do in California for kids, the opportunities are endless. From world-famous theme parks to one of the best zoos on the planet, there are so many exciting places to explore with little ones. With so many fun things to get up to, planning an itinerary for a holiday… Keep Reading
Modesto’s annual summer celebration gets back to where it belongs this year. Graffiti Summer returns to June with a month of events planned for car lovers and fans of Modesto native George Lucas’ film homage to his hometown teen years, 1973’s “American Graffiti.” Two stars from the film are set to appear at separate events.… Keep Reading
There are many great reasons to live in California. From world-class entertainment and delicious food, to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, the state has it all. So what does this mean for homeowners? Well, if you’re thinking about buying a new home in California, here are some things that you should consider! Continue Reading on… Keep Reading
California would add wine and liquor bottles to its deposit program under a bill moving through the Legislature. Consumers would get a dime at recycling centers for a typical bottle from wineries in Modesto and beyond. The authors hope to boost the current 30% recycling rate for the 500 million or so wine and spirits… Keep Reading
