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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

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California Law Requires ID to Buy Muscle-Building Supplements in January

California will bar retailers from selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to anyone under 18 beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and will require them to card any shopper they cannot plainly tell is an adult. The restrictions were created by Assembly Bill 2030, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and signed...

California · 1d
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The Modesto Bee

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Stanislaus County staff leader to take over management of SASA animal shelter

Stanislaus County’s animal services agency announced an accomplished public-sector leader will take over as executive director next week. Deborah “Deb” Thrasher has been appointed to the top post of Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. Her new job will begin Monday. Thrasher is moving over from the county Health Services Agency where she served as assistant director. In a previous role as planning and quality manager and project manager for the HSA, she was responsible for human relations, facilities, procurement and compliance, and also was involved with budgeting, a news release said. She worked to facilitate complex organizational initiatives and was part of the COVID-19 response by the county. Thrasher is a former emergency services manager with the Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services . She was responsible for overseeing programs and preparedness efforts with the county’s nine cities. Throughout her career, Thrasher has emphasized collaboration, employee development and responsive public service, the news release said. “Ms. Thrasher brings the experience, leadership and collaborate approach needed to guide an organization with complex responsibilities and high community expectations,” said Jewel Warr, chairperson of the joint powers authority over SASA. “Her proven ability to navigate operational challenges, support employees, and build strong partnerships gives

Stanislaus County, CA · 12h

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California ends its exam-for-every-problem rule for vets on Jan. 1

California ends its exam-for-every-problem rule for vets on Jan. 1. Say your dog had a checkup in March. In August, one ear turns red. Under California law today, your vet is supposed to examine the dog for that ear before treating it, even if the vet has known your dog for years.

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What It Means When A Wild Turkey Visits Your California Yard

California once had its own native turkey, and it vanished from the landscape roughly 10,000 years ago. Fossils of that ancient bird still turn up in the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. So who is strutting across your lawn today? I find the answer surprising, and it involves...

California · 1d

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11 California Bakeries Already Baking Incredible Cookies

One California bakery sells its cookies in tubs, and those tubs have become famous enough that people plan trips around them. Then I found a shop baking cookies that taste like pancakes, bacon, and maple syrup. Another bakes for just one day a week, on Sundays, up in the mountains.

California · 1d

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These 7 California Spots Turn Fall Into Cioppino Season With Seafood Stew

When the fog rolls in and the air turns crisp, a bowl of cioppino starts to make a lot of sense. This tomato-based seafood stew was born in San Francisco, and it still shows up on menus up and down the California coast. Some places pile it with Dungeness crab,...

San Francisco, CA · 3d

The Modesto Bee

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These Northern CA farmers markets are considered best in the state. How they ranked

Northern California and the Central Valley are agricultural hubs, so it’s no wonder that local farmers markets rank highly. The nonprofit American Farmland Trust just released its list of the top farmers markets based on nationwide votes. They’ve also drilled down to the top farmers markets by state. It is the third year in a row Sacramento’s Midtown Market claimed the No. 1 spot in the state. The Historic Folsom Farmers Market nabbed No. 2 spot. Here is how the rest of the state stacked up. Top 10 farmers markets in California Midtown Farmers Market | Sacramento | 2422 votes Historic Folsom Farmers Market | Folsom | 210 votes 29 Palms Farmers Market | Twentynine Palms | 159 votes State Street Farmers Market | Carlsbad | 110 votes Diablo Valley Farmers Market | Walnut Creek| 62 votes San Leandro Farmers Market at Bayfair | San Leandro | 43 votes Fort Bragg Farmers Market | Fort Bragg | 43 votes Mountain View Farmers’Market | Mountain View | 42 votes Morgan Hill Farmers Market | Morgan Hill | 39 votes Romano’s Certified Farmers Market | Beckwourth | 36 votes Topping the nationwide list was the Sarasota Downtown Farmers Market.

Northern California, CA · 3d

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California Lobster Season opens as Fish and Wildlife warns anglers to know the rules

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding Southern California anglers that the 2026-27 recreational California spiny lobster season is now underway and runs through March 17. With lobster hoop-netting increasingly popular on public piers and coastal waters throughout Orange County and Southern California, wildlife officials are emphasizing that even recreational anglers can face substantial fines and criminal penalties for violating lobster regulations.

Orange County, CA · 1d

The Desert Sun

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Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 4d

YourCentralValley.com

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Say hi to California’s newest eagle cam couple: Margaret and Jack

A new eagle cam has been launched in Reedley, California, providing a live view of two bald eagles named Margaret and Jack nesting near the lower Kings River.

Reedley, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 2d

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13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 2d

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Six Flags Reaches $11.2 Million Settlement Over Hidden Processing Fees — Here’s Who Qualifies for a Payout

California residents who purchased tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America are entitled to cash payments

California · 17h

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What To Do With Leftover Halloween Pumpkins In A California Garden

A carved jack-o’-lantern in warm weather can turn to mush in about a week. That squishy porch guest still holds water, sugars, and nutrients your soil would love. California even has a law about this kind of thing. Under SB 1383, food scraps and yard waste belong in green bins or compost piles, not in the landfill.

California · 1d

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Riverbank-Filmed Christmas Movie Premieres With Red Carpet, Free Outdoor Screening

Galaxy Theatres Riverbank — Red Carpet Gala and Public Screenings. A Christmas movie filmed right in downtown Riverbank got its hometown premiere this week, complete with a red carpet, a sold-out theater screening and a free outdoor showing planned for the very park where cameras rolled back in January. “A Christmas Ornament to Remember” kicked off its celebration Thursday with a gala at Galaxy Theatres starting at 6:30 p.m., following months of anticipation since cast and crew transformed Riverbank’s Plaza del Rio into a wintry film set.

Riverbank, CA · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Californians charged a processing fee on online Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America tickets from June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2024 get an $8 credit automatically, or $8 in cash if they file by Dec. 22

Californians who were charged a processing fee when they bought non-season-pass tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City or California’s Great America between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024 are due $8 each under an $11.2 million settlement. The $8 arrives automatically as a credit on SixFlags.com, but anyone who would rather... The post Californians charged a processing fee on online Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America tickets from June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2024 get an $8 credit automatically, or $8 in cash if they file by Dec. 22 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

California · 1d

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What Changes Does the West Valley Mall Need?

The West Valley Mall in Tracy, California, is a place where people can shop, eat, and spend time with friends and family. However, some people may wonder what could make it a better place for the community. One change the mall could make is to add more stores and restaurants....

Tracy, CA · 8d

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Newborn Kitten Found Covered in Ants Was Denied Help Door After Door, Now Follows His New Friend Everywhere

Three teenagers found a newborn kitten alone on the streets of California, covered in red ants. Door after door, they were denied help until someone finally said yes. Now the kitten follows his new friend everywhere. That kitten is Jinx, and he was only a few days old when he...

Atwater, CA · 17h

The Week

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Book reviews: ‘The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World’ and ‘Redemption: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row’

Nathaniel Philbrick's fascinating deep dive into California's gold rush, and Lawrence Wright details a relationship between nuns and women on death row

California · 17h