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Underprepared Climber Rescued: Teams brave glacier ordeal; GPS error and poor gear blamed

A 39-year-old man from Florida found himself in a perilous situation on Mount Shasta when his GPS misled him. After suffering a leg injury from falling into a crevasse while descending, he endured freezing conditions. Rescuers, battling severe winds, conducted a multiday mission to reach him. Once located, he received…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Serial dog maulings near parks in California city have prompted a police investigation

A ‘completely awful’ fatal attack lasted about three minutes before an elderly dog was freed

The Independent UK · Oct 28

California’s Irvine Lake will be drained for five years as crews repair its 93-year-old dam

This month, Irvine Lake will see a significant decrease in water levels as vital dam repairs begin. The planned drawdown will facilitate crucial construction activities, enhancing the dam's structural integrity as per regulatory requirements. Water managers are closely monitoring potential winter weather effects to ensure community safety, while conversations with…

The Times of India · Oct 20

California father of infant triplets was kidnapped from a temple and killed in an apparent mistaken identity case. Now, three suspects are wanted

The Sheriff hopes this stands as an example to prevent cargo theft.

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Inflatable dam that would block picturesque views in Glacier National Park floated as solution to area’s water shortage

A local hydrologist is worried that animals like bears, elk, and moose would destroy the inflatable dams

The Independent UK · Sep 30

California homeowner finds remains of 2006 murder victim under house; ex-husband arrested

A California homeowner checking the crawl space beneath his house made a disturbing discovery in October 2020 when authorities found unidentified human remains hidden beneath the property in Big Bear Lake. An autopsy determined that the person had died in a homicide, but investigators initially could not establish the victim’s…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Suspect who led authorities to two dead bodies in a park could be serial killer, district attorney warns

Marcelino Castro knew one of the two men he is accused of killing, police say

The Independent UK · Sep 25

After 59 years, Ripley’s San Francisco museum and mirror maze are closing by year-end

After nearly six decades at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is preparing to close its doors before the end of 2026. The attraction, which opened on February 2, 1967, contains more than 400 unusual artifacts and a 2,000-square-foot mirror maze. SFGATE reported that the company has…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Hermit Life In Redwoods: records recall Hendy Hermit’s secluded years; trail keeps his story alive

Petro Zailenko, better known as the Hendy Hermit, spent roughly 18 years living in and around Hendy Woods in California's Mendocino County. The Russian immigrant became known for choosing the redwood forest over conventional housing, using hollowed sections of giant trees and makeshift shelters as places to sleep and store…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Wanna buy an entire town? It can be yours for just $5 million

The historic 15-person settlement features a two-story resort, saloon, schoolhouse and rental cabins — all going on the market for the first time in more than 30 years

The Independent UK · Sep 22