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Bats are back in full force this summer, and while they’re nature’s mosquito fighters, don’t get too close—these little flyers can carry rabies. Warmer temps mean more bugs and baby bats practicing their first flights, which explains why you’re seeing more of them around. Experts urge folks to admire from afar, and if you must move one, use gloves or a towel—never bare hands. If you find a dead ba...

A beloved Rancho Cordova barbecue joint, The Hangry Herd, is battling a bizarre theft epidemic—customers are snatching silverware, shakers, and even their signature sauce bottles, while a recent heist stole an entire outdoor sunshade by melting zip-ties. Despite the frustration and setbacks for this family-owned, high-demand spot, the team remains focused on growth, expanding hours and hiring staf...

Beachgoers in LA County are getting sick—literally—because of invisible bacteria in the water, especially near Santa Monica Pier. Officials post warnings, but many ignore them until it’s too late. The pollution? It’s not just from the ocean—it’s runoff from streets and neighborhoods, carrying everything from pet waste to industrial debris, flowing straight into the sea. Health alerts change fast w...

The Sacramento Kings are on fire, securing their fourth straight exhibition win with a gritty defensive performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. Five players scored double digits, but it was the defense—long a weakness last season—that stole the show. Emanuel Sharp, a second-round steal, dominated with 21 points and elite defense, holding a top draft pick to just seven. Dylan Cardwell added 1...

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder returned to the spotlight after a mental health leave, hosting a heartfelt town hall in Bernal Heights where she thanked her community for their unwavering support. She shared how their presence energizes her work and reaffirmed her commitment to serving her district. With input from SF Police and SFMTA, residents voiced urgent needs around homelessness — es...

Residents in Tracy are still dealing with debris from the massive Medline warehouse fire, with reports of mysterious black stuff falling from the sky and incomplete cleanup efforts—especially where cars block access. One homeowner found hundreds of pieces scattered around his property and still has debris falling from his roof, despite self-cleaning and partial cleanup by crews who haven’t returne...

Tragic loss in Kern County: Ivan Garza, 25, a former Sac State standout and Delano high school champion, died after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, is cooperating as authorities investigate — no drugs or alcohol confirmed. Family has launched a GoFundMe to help with expenses. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/disco...

A teen in Palm Springs tried to bait cops into a chase on his e-bike, but instead of giving chase, officers used a drone to track his dangerous stunts—wheelies, donuts, and dodging traffic—until he ditched the bike in a park. Police moved in, arrested him, and he allegedly smashed a patrol car window, adding felony vandalism to his charges. This incident underscores a rising crisis: e-bike crashes...

California just pulled off its biggest cannabis crackdown ever—seizing over 63,000 pounds of illegal weed worth more than $104 million, plus 90,000 plants, 17 guns, and $220,000 in cash—all in one massive statewide operation. Twenty-four arrests were made as state and local cops teamed up to dismantle illegal grows across ten counties, targeting not just the product but the environmental damage, b...

An Idaho letter carrier got bitten twice by a rattlesnake in his parents’ backyard after rain muted its rattle—leading to a terrifying 12-day ICU battle, 54 antivenom doses, and a near-fatal blood clotting episode. Despite the snake’s silent warning, Chris survived—but his family’s GoFundMe reflects the real cost of nature’s unpredictable curveballs, as rattlesnake bites surge across Southern Cali...

In Santa Ana, a café was stormed by two brazen suspects who threatened staff, smashed monitors, and stole cash and a laptop—escalating into a physical brawl that led to their quick arrest. Both suspects, 22-year-old Starla Collaso and 29-year-old Brian Moran, were caught, and all stolen goods recovered. This follows another violent attack just weeks prior, where two men were assaulted and robbed w...

A viral video shows a man in Cabazon brutally attacking his dog, sparking an urgent investigation by Riverside County Animal Services. The man, Craig DAllessandro, claims the dog killed a neighbor’s pet and that his outburst was a moment of rage—not hate. Despite his bizarre defense, two dogs have been removed from his property and are now held for 14 days pending investigation. Authorities confir...

A 25-year-old YMCA employee, Anthony Joseph Ramon, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a summer camp in Morgan Hill. Charged with lewd and lascivious acts on a child, Ramon — who had only been working at the YMCA since summer 2024 — is now in custody with a $100,000 bail. The YMCA immediately placed him on administrative leave and reaffirmed its strict child prot...

The Giants roar back with an 8-2 demolition of the NL’s worst team, the Rockies, as rookie pitcher Carson Whisenhunt shines and the bullpen locks it down. Casey Schmitt, Luis Arraez, and Rafael Devers ignite the offense, while Whisenhunt escapes a bases-loaded jam and limits damage despite a two-run homer. The win vaults SF to second-worst in MLB, just behind the Angels, and sets up a critical thr...

A 25-year-old YMCA camp counselor in Morgan Hill is facing serious charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl during a day camp at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center. Identified as Anthony Joseph Ramon from Gilroy, he was placed on leave by the YMCA and arrested without incident. Charged with lewd and lascivious acts on a minor, Ramon is currently jailed with $100,000 bail. Authori...

Governor Gavin Newsom confirms he and his wife have hired private attorneys amid multiple federal investigations — including probes into his office staff and his wife’s nonprofit tax records — while calling the political targeting “disgraceful” and an “abuse” that harms innocent people. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advert...

A new California law threatens to bankrupt goat landscaping businesses by mandating hourly pay for herders—tripling labor costs and forcing some to shut down or sell their goats. These herders manage wildfire-prone areas inaccessible to machinery, making their work vital to fire prevention. With sheep herders exempt, business owners are pleading for legislative relief before the August deadline, w...

The Texas Rangers pulled off a heart-stopping 7-6 comeback win over the Angels, rallying from a five-run deficit in the seventh and sealing it in the ninth with a clutch hit from newly activated Wyatt Langford. Early leads built by homers from Nimmo, Duran, and Foscue gave way to a furious Angels surge, fueled by Jo Adell’s power and a resurgent Mike Trout. Nathan Eovaldi struck out ten but fell s...

Seventeen-year-old Juan Tello Salinas, a recent Santa Maria High School graduate with a dream of becoming a plumber, just landed the Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship — a powerful recognition for his resilience after facing setbacks, including a stint in juvenile hall. Named for longtime public servant Joe Howell, this award celebrates students from Dos Puertas School who overcome adversity with grit...

AI-powered chatbots like GPT-4 are exploding in capability—writing code, crafting emails, spinning stories—and are now weaving into everyday tools like search engines and customer service. It’s like having a genius intern who handles the heavy lifting, boosting productivity and creativity while sparking debate over jobs and ethics. With companies pouring resources into R&D, this tech is becoming s...

California’s bar exam meltdown in February 2025 left thousands of aspiring lawyers stranded by tech failures and flawed questions — a botched rollout of a new exam format cost over $9 million and forced the State Bar to admit it mishandled vendor oversight and system testing. Test-takers faced crashing computers and unusable questions, with nearly 30 items scrapped. Now, the State Bar is restructu...

A chilling aviation mystery unfolded in Argentina when flight instructor Leandro Bertazzo, 42, jumped from a Cessna mid-flight during a training session with student Rosario, 22 — leaving her to land the plane solo. Despite no prior warning signs and Bertazzo’s reputation as a good, experienced pilot, the act defies logic — and physics — as opening a plane door at 100+ mph is nearly impossible. Ro...

New research reveals the average person spends 20 hours a month—nearly 7 hours daily—on social media, fueled by addictive design and personalized algorithms. While some see it as essential for connection, others sound the alarm over mental health and real-world relationships. Younger users are especially heavy users, raising concerns about long-term brain and social impacts in our ever-more-connec...

Scientists just completed a two-week coastal survey in San Diego County, documenting 23 tide pool sites from Imperial Beach to Oceanside — the first leg of a statewide mission to map California’s intertidal biodiversity. Teams collected samples, snapped photos of octopuses and lobsters, and even did shallow dives, all to build a DNA barcode library for every creature in these ecologically vital zo...

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak is hitting the Midwest and East Coast, with no confirmed source yet — but experts warn it’s likely spread through contaminated produce or water. California’s cases are lower and mostly tied to travel, but officials are watching for local clusters. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and GI distress, and many cases go unreported. Stay safe: wash hands, scrub fruits...