Broken bottles, rusted cans and jagged pieces of metal now cover Lake Tahoe’s drought-plagued shores. KOLO-TV of Reno reports that Lake Tahoe’s water levels are a full six feet below maximum capacity, revealing trash that that has likely been embedded in mud for years. With lake waters below their natural rim for six months…… MORE
Mrs. Doubtfire Robbery Arrest
A purse found on a Northern California man helped link him to what police are calling a “Mrs. Doubtfire” robbery. Brandon Alfred Calantoc is in custody in connection with the April 3 robbery of a US Bank branch in Santa Cruz. Authorities say the robber was a man wearing a wig and carrying a…… MORE
Cesar Chavez Military Honor
KEENE, Calif. – In a story April 23 about military honors at Cesar Chavez’s gravesite, The Associated Press reported erroneously the name of Chavez’s sister. Her name is Rita Chavez Medina, not Rita Chavez Martin. A corrected version of the story is below: The sister of the late labor leader Cesar Chavez says…… MORE
Supervolcano Under Yellowstone
Scientists have spied a vast reservoir of hot, partly molten rock beneath the supervolcano at Yellowstone National Park. It’s big enough to fill the Grand Canyon 11 times over. The gigantic magma chamber is four times bigger and much deeper than the previously known chamber above it. The upper chamber was responsible for three…… MORE
Have a Drink, Have a Binge
Binge drinking has surged in the Bay Area over the past decade and researchers say Silicon Valley culture may have something to do with it. KPIX-TV reports that research has found that binge drinking in Santa Clara County went up 28 percent, the highest of any California County. San Mateo County and San Francisco…… MORE
Stand By For Rain
Let it be known, the scattered thunderstorms may or may not lead the weather procession this afternoon – but, like all recent rain forecasts, no guarantees … so, can you wait until tomorrow? Modesto Vasquez with the National Weather Service in Hanford says Fresno could enjoy one-quarter inch of actual measurable rain – plus things…… MORE
Calif. Stops Water Diversions, Despite Legal Rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) About 1,500 farms and individuals in the Central Valley were ordered Thursday to stop taking water from rivers and streams for irrigation, the latest move by state regulators to save water amid intensifying drought conditions. It was the start of the latest round of water restrictions as rivers and streams across California…… MORE
Notorious Car Thief “Pup” Smith Caught
(KMJ) One of Fresno’s most wanted car thieves is behind bars. Derek “Pup” Smith was nabbed Thursday afternoon near First & Shields in a stolen car. Investigators the gang member was also wanted on charges of assault with a deadly weapon.… MORE
Fresno Gang Member Held for Ramming Ex’s Car
(KMJ) A Fresno man is locked up on charges of trying to ram his ex-wife’s car and numerous other charges. 35 year old Rickey Finney, according to FPD, had been wanted on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of his ex-wife’s home. Officers say they also found a loaded 9 mm. semi-automatic…… MORE
Venice Beach Debates Topless Rules
Neighborhood councilmembers are asking elected officials to bring topless sunbathing back to Venice Beach. The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/1ONXMKK) nude beaches are banned in the county, but the resolution calls for a letter of support to be sent to the mayor, board of supervisors, and Councilman Mike Bonin. He said while he appreciates the…… MORE
