UNCOVERED: Northern california - The Untold Story

California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes

The weather service also issued a red flag warning for parts of central and Northern California

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Horticulture teacher drives 30 hours with car-sized pumpkin in bid to smash world record

Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Attorney says woman will plead not guilty in killing of son-in-law at California park

The attorney for a Northern California woman charged with her husband in the killing of their son-in-law says she plans to plead not guilty

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Yurok Tribe regains 125 acres of ancestral land lost during the Gold Rush for redwood access

The Yurok Tribe has regained 125 acres of ancestral territory in Northern California. This land, known as ‘O Rew, was transferred back after extensive restoration efforts. The restored landscape now protects critical salmon habitat and offers public recreation. Visitors can experience Yurok perspectives and language at the new gateway. Plans…

The Times of India · Sep 8

A former eBay CEO bought a 1,530-acre California fishing ranch for $12.6 million; seven years later, she sold it for $17.9 million

Meg Whitman, the former chief executive of eBay, has sold her vast California fishing ranch for $17.9 million, marking the latest chapter in the history of a property that she and her husband bought seven years earlier for about $12.6 million. The 1,530-acre ‘Spring Creek Ranch’ sits in the Fall…

The Times of India · Sep 2

In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established; 170 years later, its 14,177 acres are being bought for $15.5 million and opened to the public

In a landmark initiative, the Wildlands Conservancy is set to acquire the AP Ranch in Northern California, establishing an impressive public preserve in Siskiyou County. This strategic 14,177-acre purchase will unite with an existing land reserve, exceeding 20,000 acres in total. The project aims to protect essential wildlife corridors and…

The Times of India · Aug 28

California removed more than 20 acres of asphalt from an old lumber mill and planted 420,000 native plants; early coho marine survival reached 2.6%

In Northern California, a former lumber mill site has been successfully converted into a vibrant wetland habitat. More than twenty acres of concrete and asphalt have been cleared, allowing for the replanting of native vegetation. This significant ecological project contributes to enhancing the habitats crucial for juvenile salmon and steelhead,…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Surfing pups take a ride at the World Dog Surfing Championship in California

The event helps raise money for local charities

The Independent UK · Aug 1

California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by river otters; some birds have now begun flying away when otters approach

Along California's Abbotts Lagoon, river otters have been spotted hunting brown pelicans, resulting in the discovery of seventy-three deceased pelicans during nineteen research visits. This unexpected predation correlates with the rising otter population in Northern California. While fish are their usual fare, larger birds provide a richer source of energy.…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Therapist, 26, Charged With Grooming a Teenage Boy She Counselled in Juvenile Hall, Abuses Him After Release

A Northern California therapist faces felony charges for allegedly grooming a teenage boy in juvenile detention for sexual abuse, exploiting therapy sessions meant for rehabilitation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29