The Latest Breaking News from Northern California

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

In 2003, 90 wind turbines went up across California farmland; crops and cattle stayed, while farmers continued using most of the land

Farmers in Northern California are capitalizing on wind turbine leases as a supplementary revenue stream while continuing their agricultural practices. These installations take up only a fraction of their farmland, allowing for uninterrupted crop production alongside renewable energy production. Although wind earnings contribute only a small part of overall farm…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

A drone’s perspective meets photographer’s thoughtful eye to create powerful crash photograph

Ethan Swope is a Los Angeles-based freelance photographer who has worked with The Associated Press since 2019, covering breaking news and sports. His first AP assignment was the Kincade wildfire in Northern California.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

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

Netflix executive reveals at company's trust-building retreat he once used ketamine, got fired from his $1.1 million job after return

A Netflix executive has sued the company after being fired on the basis of what he said at a company retreat earlier this year. New York Post reported that Kevin Baillie said in his lawsuit that the company undertook a 'vulnerability-trust exercise' at a January 2026 retreat at Sendero Ranch,…

The Times of India · Jul 27

The Rolling Vineyards of Northern California Are Calling – Shop 24 Rustic Yet Refined Picks for a Patio That Feels Like Napa Valley

Your one-way ticket to California Wine Country comes in the form of wrought iron furniture, reclaimed wood decor, and earthy colors that are as inviting as a rich red wine

Homes & Gardens · Jul 25