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Spur Fire reported in Trinity County on Sept. 25

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The Spur Fire was reported in Trinity County on Sept. 25, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

Trinity County California DeskSep 26, 2026

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nests in California for First Time

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NOAA Fisheries has reported the first recorded olive ridley sea turtle nesting in California.

Orange County California DeskSep 26, 2026

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nests Reported in California

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NOAA Fisheries has reported the first Olive Ridley sea turtle nests recorded in California.

Orange County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Flowers lift San Mateo County farm value to highest since 2019

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Flowers and potted plants helped push San Mateo County’s farm value to its highest level since 2019.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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CHP issues Feather Alert for Hopland woman

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The California Highway Patrol issued a Feather Alert concerning a missing woman from Hopland.

Mendocino County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Fresno church volunteer accused in case involving 3 girls

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Police say a Fresno church volunteer is accused of sex acts involving three juvenile girls.

Fresno County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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California El Niño warning needs verified preparation guidance

Police, fire and courts

A headline warns of a powerful El Niño approaching California, but specific timing, impacts and preparation steps need confirmation from officials.

Los Angeles County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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El Centro commission to hear subdivision, golf simulator plans

Local government

The El Centro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed new subdivision and an indoor golf simulator.

Imperial County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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New California law requires one community to rethink homelessness

Housing and development

A new state law directs one California community to take a different approach to homelessness, changing how local officials must respond.

Alameda County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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BUSD board candidates disagree over local forum

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Candidates seeking seats on the Bishop Unified School District board have not agreed to participate in a local election forum.

Inyo County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Newsom administration proposes renaming Fremont state park

Community and events

The administration says explorer John C. Fremont’s violence against Native Americans is the reason for removing his name from a state park.

Alameda County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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San Mateo Superior Court elects new presiding judges

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The San Mateo County Superior Court bench has elected new presiding judges, according to an East Bay Times report.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 25, 2026