BRENTWOOD, Calif. — The coronavirus is hurting some Northern California businesses as shipments are being held up at ports in China. Central Valley businesswoman Ann Kibby owns American Container Sales. The company offers units for everything from construction goods to medical supplies to firefighting equipment. “Because of the coronavirus, there may be a delay getting… Keep Reading
When Andrew Simmons first started getting billed for his son’s stints in juvenile hall, he was shocked. “I just thought that was crazy. I mean you’re going to arrest my kid and then you’re going to charge me for it?” Simmons said. Simmons ended up owing nearly $14,000 to San Diego County, including $20 per… Keep Reading
California’s most restless wolf has been found dead, spurring a state investigation into her fate. The body of young female gray wolf OR-54, called “a traveling maniac” by one expert, was discovered in Shasta County on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The state did not say whether she was killed or died naturally.… Keep Reading
California wants to slash the allowable levels in drinking water for two “forever chemical” compounds, immediately prompting agencies supplying water to 2.5 million residents in Orange County to remove a fifth of their wells from service. The State Water Resources Control board Thursday said it planned to dramatically lower its response levels for perfluorooctanoic acid… Keep Reading
Cal State Long Beach Professor Rashida Crutchfield began focusing on homelessness and food insecurity among college students more than a decade ago. Back then, she worked at Covenant House of California, a non-profit in Hollywood that provides housing and other support to homeless young adults. Now, Crutchfield is a leading researcher on the lack of basic… Keep Reading
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials Wednesday confirmed measles cases in four residents after an unimmunized international traveler visited the area. “For those who are not protected, measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that initially causes fever, cough, red, watery eyes and, finally, a rash,” Los Angeles County Health Officer… Keep Reading
Hughson High School took second place as a team in the 40th annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon on Saturday, coming in behind Oakdale High and ahead of Enochs High. Hailed as the biggest academic event for local high schools, the decathlon is a two-day series of tests, speeches and interviews featuring this year’s theme, “In… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif., Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Health Endowment (LHE) has released a parent’s guide to social media called PARENTS – What You Wish You Knew: A Quick Guide to the Basics of Social Media (and the Potential Risks for Children and Teens). The guide aims to help parents and guardians truly understand their children’s social media usage, as well… Keep Reading
If you didn’t get your fill of Soarin’ Over California last summer you’ll get another chance to hang glide over Napa Valley, Monterey Bay and Redwood Creek when the classic version of the flight simulator ride returns to Disney California Adventure for another limited-time run. Soarin’ Over California will return Feb. 28 to April 21… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, Calif. (KTXL) – A California kindergartner aims to spread happiness – and plans to start in his family’s front yard. “Get to write a note and then you get to put it in here. And we get the key, put it in, unlock it and take it out then the wish comes true,” said Levi… Keep Reading
