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California removed more than 20 acres of asphalt from an old lumber mill and planted 420,000 native plants; early coho marine survival reached 2.6%

In Northern California, a former lumber mill site has been successfully converted into a vibrant wetland habitat. More than twenty acres of concrete and asphalt have been cleared, allowing for the replanting of native vegetation. This significant ecological project contributes to enhancing the habitats crucial for juvenile salmon and steelhead,…

The Times of India

Surfing pups take a ride at the World Dog Surfing Championship in California

The event helps raise money for local charities

The Independent UK

California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by river otters; some birds have now begun flying away when otters approach

Along California's Abbotts Lagoon, river otters have been spotted hunting brown pelicans, resulting in the discovery of seventy-three deceased pelicans during nineteen research visits. This unexpected predation correlates with the rising otter population in Northern California. While fish are their usual fare, larger birds provide a richer source of energy.…

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Therapist, 26, Charged With Grooming a Teenage Boy She Counselled in Juvenile Hall, Abuses Him After Release

A Northern California therapist faces felony charges for allegedly grooming a teenage boy in juvenile detention for sexual abuse, exploiting therapy sessions meant for rehabilitation.

International Business Times UK

Netflix executive reveals at company's trust-building retreat he once used ketamine, got fired from his $1.1 million job after return

A Netflix executive has sued the company after being fired on the basis of what he said at a company retreat earlier this year. New York Post reported that Kevin Baillie said in his lawsuit that the company undertook a 'vulnerability-trust exercise' at a January 2026 retreat at Sendero Ranch,…

The Times of India

The Rolling Vineyards of Northern California Are Calling – Shop 24 Rustic Yet Refined Picks for a Patio That Feels Like Napa Valley

Your one-way ticket to California Wine Country comes in the form of wrought iron furniture, reclaimed wood decor, and earthy colors that are as inviting as a rich red wine

Homes & Gardens

Apple Accuses OpenAI of Using Job Interviews to Extract its Hardware Secrets in New Lawsuit (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with industry reaction, additional details and a statement from OpenAI.

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Waymo car ratted out its own passengers, police say

Police have detained two 15-year-olds who they say were drinking and shooting water beads while riding a self-driving Waymo around town

The Independent UK

California rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 90 years

A rural area of Northern California has experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940, but it caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of damage or injuries

The Independent UK

5.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California with aftershocks felt across Bay Area

The 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck during the busy morning commute

The Independent UK

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern California

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

The Times of India

Shooting inside California library leaves two dead and suspect in custody

Law enforcement are investigating a shooting at a library in Northern California on Monday that left two people dead

The Independent UK

California's world famous tree house: The 4,000-year-old redwood that survived lightning, convicts, and a pandemic

On a quiet stretch of US Highway 101 in Mendocino County, Northern California, a giant redwood tree has been doubling as a house for over a century. The World Famous Tree House in Piercy stands over 250 feet tall, is estimated to be approximately 4,000 years old, and contains a…

The Times of India

Woman dies after getting trapped in 20ft well in rural Northern California

Local authorities said they received a 911 call Wednesday reporting that a woman was trapped inside a well in the Fruitland Ridge area

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California resident becomes just the fourth person in the world to become infected with tick-borne illness, officials say

The patient was likely infected in Northern California and diagnosed in April, according to state health officials

The Times of India

8 best places to retire on the Pacific Coast: Affordable coastal towns in Washington, Oregon and California for peaceful senior living

The Pacific coast has always carried a particular pull for people thinking about where to spend later life, though the reality on the ground is less romantic than postcards suggest. It is a long strip of towns that shift character every few miles, from rain-heavy Washington harbours to the softer,…

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Officials say sprinklers at California medical equipment warehouse didn't work during blaze

Fire officials say crews responding to a blaze that destroyed a massive medical equipment warehouse in Northern California were hindered by sprinklers and hydrants that weren't working

The Times of India

10 best places to retire in Northern California: Peaceful towns, lower costs, and slow living

Northern California tends to get described in broad strokes, as if it were one long stretch of forests, vineyards and fading Gold Rush echoes. The reality is more uneven. Drive a little, and the character shifts: river towns with quiet main streets, foothill settlements still shaped by old mining routes,…

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1 killed 3 injured in a tragic shooting incident at California's Fairfield high school graduation ceremony

One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting that broke out at a Northern California's Fairfield high school shortly after a graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Medical Daily

Norovirus Surge Hits Los Angeles and Bay Area as Wastewater Data Signals May 2026 Spike

Los Angeles and Northern California are experiencing a significant late-spring surge in norovirus activity, according to wastewater surveillance and recent outbreak reporting from state and federal health systems.

Kiplinger

My First $1 Million: Retired Business Owner, 69, Northern California

"My mother told me, 'You can't just save — you have to invest in stocks and real estate.' She became a millionaire, too, after I left home. … It takes time!"

International Business Times

The Rise of Craig Fontaine Ashton's Personal Injury Practice in California

Ashton & Price handles automobile accidents, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, premises liability, and commercial vehicle cases. With 250 million dollars in settlements, awards, and jury verdicts later, Ashton & Price, LLP has consistently been recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm by the American Institute of Personal Injury…

The Independent UK

US state grappling with uptick in snake-related deaths as third person dies from bite

A 78-year-old Northern California woman died on April 8 after being bitten multiple times by a venomous snake, marking the third snakebite fatality in the state this year.

The Independent UK

California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm

A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain

The Times of India

Northern California explosion: 5 charged with murder after fireworks warehouse blast kills 7

Five people have been charged with murder following a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California that left seven people dead and injured two others, the Associated Press reported citing authorities.

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