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University of Oregon students help trash lake in N. California

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2 years ago

June 4, 2024

University of Oregon students help trash lake in N. California

SHASTA LAKE, Calif. (KPTV) – University of Oregon (UO) students along with students from other schools trashed a lake in northern California over Memorial Day Weekend, even after being instructed by officials to clean up after themselves, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Slaughterhouse Island sits in Lake Shasta, a reservoir near Mt. Shasta. It’s about a two-hour drive from Medford, Oregon and a five-hour drive from the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Forest rangers said they interacted with the students during the Memorial Day Weekend to encourage them to leave Slaughterhouse Island better than they found it.

Trash floating on Lake Shasta after Memorial Day weekend.(USFS Assistant Recreation Officer and Lake Manager Douglas Winn)

“USFS employees provided the students with trash bags and coached them on leave no trace ethics,” wrote the Forest Service in a statement. “After the students left, USFS employees spent six hours collecting 17 bags of trash on Slaughterhouse Island. There is still more trash that will need to be collected once the water levels drop, such as cups, bottles, cans, plastic food wrappers, and other materials that sank below the house boats.”

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The Forest Service went on to say that they understand this gathering was not sanctioned or sponsored by the university and encourages students to use this as a learning opportunity.

“Upon future visits to public lands, we ask that the students the same we ask of all visitors, to leave the recreational areas in better condition to support the stewardship of the land for future generations,” they said.

Photos taken by the Forest Service and shared with the media, show trash like cups, beer can, inflatable toys, plates, food packaging, and more floating on the lake.

FOX 12 has reached out to UO for comment and more details.

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

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7 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.

According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.

The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.

No injuries have been reported.

This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

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19 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.

Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.

More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.

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While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.

While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.

Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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