Cassandra Schilling
Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Reportedly Acquires California-Based Ethical Brand Everlane in $100M Deal
In a $100 million deal, online fast-fashion store Shein is allegedly buying apparel retailer Everlane from majority owner global private equity firm L. Catterton, Puck News reported on May 17, citing an inside source with “direct knowledge.” The acquisition was…
20 killer whales show up off California coast in unexpected encounter
A whale watching group with Pacific Offshore Expeditions (POE) saw a group of 20 orcas, also referred to as killer whales, near the northern Channel Islands on Sunday, May 17. The whale family was seen about 80 miles from the…
SLO County Planning Commission Approves 46-Home Expansion at Monarch Dunes Retirement Community
On May 14, the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Planning Commission unanimously voted to allow the retirement community company behind Trilogy at Monarch Dunes to construct 46 homes for residential use. Monarch Dunes LLC asked the commission for permission to…
The Massive Reservoir Behind America’s Tallest Dam Nears Full Capacity Again
California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, reached over 99% capacity on Tuesday, May 12, with only two more feet of water needed for the lake to reach full capacity. This month, the lake was filled 122% compared to its average fullness…
New Family-Owned Binx Coffee Opens in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County
In Atascadero, a new coffee shop, Binx Coffee, opened its doors on May 6 at 6090 El Camino Real, Suite A. The family-owned and operated coffee shop offers coffee, matcha, energy drinks, and homemade cream sodas. Their specialty drinks include…
California Officials Warn Residents About Increase in Mushroom Poisonings
There has been an increase in wild mushroom poisonings in California, the California Poison Control System (CPCS) warned residents in a press release on Wednesday, May 13. In the statement, the CPCS told residents not to eat any mushrooms found…
PG&E Provides $1.3 Million in Grants to 213 Restaurants Across Northern and Central California for Business Recovery
For the sixth year, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Corporation Foundation is helping to support independent restaurants and eateries by donating money to the California Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. This announcement was made in a…
Five Arrested After Ventura County Gun Bust Uncovers Illegal Weapons Operation
On May 8, 2026, five individuals were arrested on charges related to illegal firearm manufacturing and possession following an almost month-long investigation. Two of the suspects were also charged with child endangerment, according to a report released by Sergeant Jarrod…