Southern Oregon & Northern California News
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Eight Displaced After Fire Damages Medford Apartments
A two-alarm fire at an apartment complex on East 9th Street in Medford displaced eight residents and damaged four units on October 29. Firefighters rescued two cats, and nearby painters helped alert residents to the danger. Investigators believe the fire began on an exterior balcony, but the cause remains undetermined.
A Bigger Home for Second Chances
After nearly a century of caring for animals in Southern Oregon, SoHumane has broken ground on a new Medford campus designed to expand shelter capacity, veterinary care, adoption services and community programs while giving animals a healthier environment as they wait for new homes.