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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
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Trio caught stealing thousands worth of crops in Northern California, deputies say
( — Three people were arrested after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of crops from a Northern California farm. On Sunday, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of agricultural theft near Waterloo and Fairchild—and what they found was 'fruit for thought'. Deputies said three individuals were caught red-handed (and red-fingered) in the middle of stealing cherries. Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm 'Turns out, they weren't just picking fruit—they were picking a fight with the law,' SJCSO said. Over $2,000 worth of cherries were stolen, and another $2,000 in crop damage was done, according to the sheriff's office. Additionally, the suspects are accused of being involved in a string of similar thefts across multiple counties. The suspects were allegedly selling the stolen goods at fruit stands throughout California. Thousands of dollars in cash were seized, their vehicle was towed, and all three were booked on alleged charges including theft, conspiracy, and agricultural crimes. 'This wasn't just a petty pick—it was a well-organized produce plunder,' SJCSO said. 'The investigation is ongoing, with leads sprouting up across county lines.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
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Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm
( — Sky watchers may be in for a treat as a severe geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger a colorful aurora in Northern California over the next few days. Aurora borealis, also known as northern lights, is caused by severe geomagnetic or solar storms. The last time the region experienced a solar storm strong enough to light up the night skies was in May of 2024. A measuring system called a 'G rating' is used to identify a solar storm's intensity. Storms are rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most severe. California residents capture views of the northern lights Last year's storm was rated as a G4. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a current storm reached G4 levels Sunday afternoon and may last through Tuesday morning. Because of this, skylines across the U.S., including those in Northern California, have a high probability of soon being adorned with pink, purple, green, and blueish-colored lights. Such strong solar conditions have been known to bring northern lights to the skies throughout the U.S. As of 3:20 p.m., two areas have a very high probability of seeing them: Alaska and Canada, according to the Aurora Viewline Forecast on However, if the solar storm remains at G4 levels, Northern California and dozens of other states could get a glimpse of them. The best way to view the northern lights is during the late night or early morning hours, and away from city lights. If visibility with the naked eye is difficult, experts recommend using a cell phone camera. Night mode on a cell device may also help enhance the view of the northern lights. In the past, the best time for viewing has been between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. For real-time updates on the geomagnetic storm and the 'Aurora Viewline Forecast,' visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
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Preliminary 3.4 magnitude quake struck near The Geysers
(KRON) – An earthquake has struck Northern California on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The 3.4 magnitude quake transpired at 10:40 a.m. near The Geysers, which is 45 square miles along the Sonoma and Lake County border. The Geysers is also the largest complex of geothermal power plants in the world. Two arrested after brazen Safeway medicine theft According to USGS, the earthquake was half a mile southeast of The Geysers and 3.4 miles northeast of Cobb. This is a developing story. Stay tuned with KRON4 for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Police find two missing children in Northern California, suspect arrested
( — Two children who were reported missing from Northern California were found Friday evening, according to the Chico Police Department. On Thursday, CPD asked for the public's assistance to find a 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy who were reported as missing. Both boys were considered at risk because of their ages and need for medications. Police said the boys went missing from the area of W. East Avenue and Alamo Avenue in Chico. Yuba County deputies seize 20 pounds of meth, 10 illegal guns The next day, on Friday, the California Highway Patrol found the missing boys in Natomas. It is unclear how they ended up in the Sacramento area. However, they were safe, and a suspect was arrested in connection with their disappearance, according to CPD. Police said anyone with information on the incident can call Chico PD at 530-897-4911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Does a River Have Legal Rights?
In early May, an orange floral fire burned across Northern California river banks in celebration: an explosion of poppies, goldenrod and other native plants, marking the first spring after the biggest de-damming project in U.S. history liberated the Klamath River from its confinements. The recovery of the wider Klamath watershed began last year with the demolition of four dams, and the free-flowing river now provides roughly 400 miles of restored habitat for salmon and steelhead trout. It's also creating wetlands, helping the regrowth of forests and brush and leading to major improvements in water quality. The Klamath's revival is a beacon of hope at a time of deep ecological gloom for the United States. President Trump and his administration have made clear their intention to drastically de-prioritize the natural world in favor of economic interests. Rivers and other freshwater bodies are among the ecosystems most vulnerable to this rapid reorientation. In declaring a national energy emergency, a Trump executive order effectively waived large portions of the Clean Water Act to fast-track energy projects, weakening protections for free-flowing rivers and increasing the risk of watershed pollution from mining and drilling. River health is also now threatened by the administration's drive to expand American timber production; logging degrades water quality by increasing soil erosion and sediment runoff. By narrowing the definition of 'the waters of the United States,' the Environmental Protection Agency has made it easier for pollutants such as fertilizers, pesticides and mining waste to enter bodies of water. The doctrine of human supremacy, which waxes strong in the current administration, portrays life as a hierarchy with humans at the top, rather than a web within which humans are entangled. Consider that a scant 0.0002 percent of Earth's total water flows in rivers at any given time, yet rivers have been vital, fragile accomplices to human flourishing for thousands of years. To view rivers only as sources and drains is to reduce them to base functions rather than to see them as the life-giving, world-shaping forces they are. Over the past 20 years, a powerful movement has emerged that contests human exploitation of the natural world. It is usually known as the rights of nature movement, and it calls for recognizing the inherent, inalienable rights of ecosystems and natural communities to exist and flourish. At its best, the rights of nature movement challenges anthropocentric presumptions, which are embedded in our laws and imaginations. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
