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A resident of South Lake Tahoe tested positive for the plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, but is currently recovering at home. Human cases are rare and treatable with antibiotics, but health officials emphasize the need for caution.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, prompting health officials to advise precautions against wild rodents and fleas, especially for outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that government fees, including building permit fees, must be based on actual adverse impacts, and cannot exceed the damage the public would face from development. The case involved a California homeowner who was charged over $23,000 for a "traffic impact mitigation" fee to obtain a building permit. The Court's decision puts a stop to what was deemed as an attempt to skirt the Fifth Amendment's prohibition against taking private property without just compensation. The case will return to the lower court to determine whether the fee is subject to the unconstitutional conditions doctrine and whether it was proportional to the traffic impact caused by the homeowner's construction.
A Northern California man, George Sheetz, has won a 7.5-year legal battle against El Dorado County over development impact fees in a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case centered on Sheetz being required to pay a $23,420 traffic impact fee for building a manufactured home on his property, which he argued was unconstitutional and too high. The court's ruling emphasized the need for fair compensation when the government takes private property for public projects, providing a sigh of relief for Sheetz, who plans to continue the fight in lower courts unless the county decides to settle.
Two brothers, Taylen and Wyatt Brooks, were attacked by a mountain lion while shed hunting in El Dorado County, resulting in Taylen's tragic death and Wyatt's injuries. The family has set up a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses for Taylen and support Wyatt's recovery. The brothers were described as outdoor enthusiasts, with Wyatt aspiring to work with CAL FIRE. The mountain lion responsible for the attack was euthanized by officials.
Two brothers, Taylen Robert Claude Brooks and Wyatt Brooks, were attacked by a mountain lion in El Dorado County, resulting in Taylen's death and Wyatt's serious injuries. The brothers were antler shed hunting when the attack occurred. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife located and euthanized the mountain lion responsible for the attack. Taylen was described as an outdoor enthusiast, while Wyatt is currently recovering from multiple surgeries. This incident marks the first deadly mountain lion attack in Northern California in 30 years.
A 21-year-old man died and his 18-year-old brother was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years while they were hunting for antler sheds in the Georgetown area. Deputies found the 21-year-old on the ground next to the mountain lion, and after firing their weapons to ward off the animal, they realized the man had died. The mountain lion was later found and euthanized, with DNA confirming it as the same animal that attacked the man. This is the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 30 years, and authorities are now investigating the incident.
A mountain lion attack in a remote Northern California region left one man dead and another injured, marking the state's first fatal incident in 20 years. The 18-year-old survivor sustained traumatic injuries to his face and was separated from his brother during the attack, while authorities found a crouched mountain lion next to the deceased 21-year-old man and subsequently dispatched the animal. Prior to this incident, there had been only three fatal mountain lion attacks in California since 1994, with authorities emphasizing the rarity of such encounters.
A mountain lion killed a 21-year-old man and injured his younger brother while they were hunting for shed antlers in a remote wooded area of northern California. This marks the state's first fatal mountain lion attack in about 20 years. The younger brother called authorities after being separated from his sibling and sustaining traumatic injuries to his face. Deputies found the deceased man next to the mountain lion and euthanized the animal. Wildlife officials are now focusing on understanding the rare and tragic attack.
A mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California left one man dead and his brother injured while they were hunting for antler sheds. The 18-year-old survivor suffered traumatic injuries to his face and was taken to the hospital, while deputies found the 21-year-old victim next to the crouched mountain lion and had to discharge their firearms to scare it off. This is the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 30 years, and wildlife officials are investigating the incident.
A mountain lion attacked two people in a remote area near Georgetown in El Dorado County, killing one and injuring another. The survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident is currently under investigation.
One person was killed and another injured in a mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California's El Dorado County near Georgetown. The El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies responded to the incident, with one victim declared deceased and the other rushed to the hospital for treatment. No further details have been released, and it's unclear whether the mountain lion has been captured.
A driver, identified as 31-year-old Deondre Bottoms, is in custody after allegedly dragging one deputy and hitting another with his truck in El Dorado County. The incident occurred when deputies approached Bottoms' suspicious vehicle and discovered he had an active felony warrant. Bottoms accelerated, dragging one deputy and causing him to be thrown to the ground, before hitting another deputy and fleeing the scene. He was apprehended later that night, and the injured deputies are in stable condition.
Westbound lanes of Highway 50 in El Dorado County were blocked due to an RV crash and fire near Bass Lake Grade. The fire spread to nearby vegetation but was contained by the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. The roads are expected to fully reopen at 10:30 p.m. Injuries are yet to be confirmed.
Residents near Diamond Springs in El Dorado County had a close call after a barn fire spread to surrounding vegetation, prompting evacuation orders. The fire, fueled by wind, resulted in multiple structures being threatened. Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the Diamond Springs hills, and evacuation orders were lifted. The fire burned approximately 4 acres in total, with crews monitoring hot spots overnight.