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Major California Aquarium Replaces Decades-Old Exhibit

An aquarium visit requires young children to spend hours observing animals behind static glass, but one California attraction has dismantled its legacy youth wing to break the traditional barrier to viewing. Following a multi-year redevelopment, the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened Ocean in Motion, a bilingual gallery that replaces the facility's...

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Coyote Thought Euthanized After Biting Atwater Village Toddler Is Alive

Reports of a nippy Atwater Village coyote's demise were premature, after the less-than-mortally wounded animal was spotted limping through the neighborhood where a child was bitten, it was reported Wednesday.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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 · 5d

The Modesto Bee

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Turlock's Dot-Marie Jones ‘linchpin' in horror film. What she said, how to watch

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Dot-Marie Jones’ performance in the indie-horror film “Breeder” has garnered attention for the local actress. Called “the film’s linchpin” in an online review on seattlerefined.com , the Turlock/Hilmar native Jones plays Patti, who breeds poodles. But Patti has become obsessed with merging “the DNA of two promising young people to create perfection which she then plans to sell on the black market,” the review says. “It’s dark and demented, though the catch is announced from the jump. Her irksome, icky pursuit is not nearly as upsetting as the means by which she seeks to achieve it.” In a Q&A story on phantasmag.com , Jones said she loved that the film was different. “It was cringey. It was a perfect horror film, but also a thriller. That kind of opportunity doesn’t come around that often, and the cast and crew were fantastic,” she said. When asked in the story about her performance being compared to that of Kathy Bates in “Misery,” Jones answered “That’s ridiculous, but it’s such an (honor) to be compared to Kathy. I

Turlock, CA · 1d

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9 California Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Feasts With More Than Just Turkey

One Thanksgiving feast on my list takes place inside a replica farmhouse beside an airport, complete with a military theme. Another restaurant has served roasted duck and whole lobster alongside traditional turkey. I love that kind of holiday plot twist. California restaurants clearly don’t treat Thanksgiving as a one-bird show....

California · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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.

California · 3d

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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 .

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Free surprise awaits 1st 100 guests at Merced’s new Dunkin’

Dunkin' is scheduled to host a grand opening celebration at its first Merced location on Friday, featuring free coffee for the first 100 guests and prizes.

Merced, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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Modesto and Oakdale getting new Chipotle restaurants. Here's when they'll open

At the beginning of the year, some Modesto residents speculated that a Chipotle Mexican Grill was being built in The Marketplace shopping center on Oakdale Road. They were correct. In February, the company would only confirm that it was scheduled to open a new location in Modesto in 2027. Now, representatives for Chipotle are saying that location, at 3401 Oakdale Road, Suite 300, will open Nov. 18. It’s not the only Chipotle opening soon in Stanislaus County. One at 1595 E. F St. in Oakdale will open before the end of the year, according to a news release. Both restaurants feature a drive-thru lane and will be open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Chipotle is hiring for around 30 jobs per location, according to the release. Learn more at chipotle.com/careers .

Modesto, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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California roads kill 44,000 deer a year, UC Davis estimates. Highway 50 is a hotspot

Vehicles kill an estimated 44,000 mule deer and 780 mountain lions on California roads each year, according to a new UC Davis report that identified hundreds of wildlife collision hotspots across the state, including a stretch of Highway 50 in El Dorado County. The 2026 California Roadkill Hotspots Report, released Tuesday by the university’s Road Ecology Center, found that wildlife collisions remained a persistent problem despite growing investments in crossings designed to help animals move safely across highways. Researchers argued that California needs more roadside fencing to prevent animals from entering traffic, particularly where existing bridges and culverts could provide safe passage beneath highways. “But just building a crossing doesn’t mean wildlife will use it — they’ll try to cross wherever they are. Fencing is the answer to reducing roadkill, not crossings alone,” said Fraser Shilling, director of the UC Davis Road Ecology Center. Thousands of animals killed on California roads Researchers estimated that vehicles killed more than 44,000 mule deer annually on California freeways, highways and major paved roads between 2016 and 2024. That represented nearly 10% of the state’s estimated 475,000 mule deer and more than four times the number reported killed by hunters in 2024. The report

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San Francisco Chronicle

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California’s consummate Gen Z wine brand is for ‘anyone with a mouth and a cup’

A California wine brand is writing a new playbook on getting Gen Z’s attention. But the wine industry might not like what it says.

California · 10h

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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

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California’s 1st 7 Brew Coffee to open soon in Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. ( ) – California’s first 7 Brew Coffee will be opening in Visalia later this month. 7 Brew was founded in northwest Arkansas in 2017, and by 2023 the company had grown to having over 900 stores across the U.S.; it will now be opening its very first location in California.

Visalia, CA · 21h

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Mendocino NF: The Original Backcountry Discovery Trail is an Overlander's Paradise

The Mendocino segment of the California Backcountry Discovery Trail was dedicated in 1996, making it the very first BDT. It was a partnership between California’s national forests and the California State Parks OHV Division. For years, California’s OHV community had dreamed of a motorized dirt route stretching from the Mexican border to Oregon, and the Mendocino BDT was the first real step toward making it a reality. More BDTs would follow in the years to come, including segments in Six Rivers, Lassen, Modoc and Plumas national forests, to name a few. That was 14 years before the RideBDR team released their first Backcountry Discovery Route (the Washington BDR) in 2010.

California · 18h