CalTrans officials have shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Tracy due to a sinkhole that has opened up. The report originally came in just after 11 a.m., indicating the sink hole was located on I-5 near Highway 132. The sinkhole is reported to be three to five feet wide in diameter at…
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The History of Memorial Day
Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John…