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World's largest steam train makes historic first trip through California | Bartell's Backroads
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. — Just 25 miles over the Nevada border in the railroad town of Portola, California, eager photographers gather at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum to snap a picture of a locomotive never seen in this area before, the “Big Boy 4014." It's the largest steam locomotive in the world.
State sues Fresno County over DA, Sheriff’s election
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber filed a lawsuit against Fresno County on Friday over a recently passed initiative that determines when the elections for district attorney and sheriff take place. The two state officials claim that the county’s measure is preempted by a state...
Ohio man arrested in Cedar City for allegedly kidnapping a California girl
CEDAR CITY — An Ohio man was found Wednesday at a Cedar City gas station with a California teen who had been reported kidnapped. Ryan Gray Patch, 27, of Ohio, was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of felony charges of aggravated kidnapping, endangerment of a child, and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/spice and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the police affidavit.
Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says
Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which grew overnight near Chico, Calif. Difficult firefighting conditions are forecast through Friday night.
Kamala Harris — climate litigator?
Vice President Kamala Harris’ response to an oil-fouled beach as California attorney general could provide clues on how she would approach energy and climate policy as president. The 2015 spill outside Santa Barbara polluted miles of shoreline, killed marine animals and forced fisheries to close. Harris visited the scene...
Joshua Tree National Park top choice for spreading ashes of dearly departed
A recent poll revealed Joshua Tree National Park as the top choice by Californians to spread the ashes of dearly departed loved ones. A survey by Choice Mutual, an insurance agency specializing in final expense life insurance, found that Californians chose Joshua Tree National Park as a preferred alternative burial location. ...
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