Fresno County health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after the first local death this year caused by the West Nile virus. In addition, the county department of health has been notified of a positive Saint Louis Encephalitis virus human case. "This tragic death from West...
Official: Santa Anita Cancels Racing After 21 Horse Deaths
ARCADIA — Santa Anita has canceled racing indefinitely to re-examine its dirt surface after the deaths of 21 horses in the last two months. Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of The Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that racing won't be held this weekend,...