California State

Columbus, OH

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. As Southern California temperatures soar to 104 degrees, residents were left with a choice: extreme heat or extreme electric bills. The massive increase they’re seeing on their monthly utilities bill is thanks to TOU pricing, which is designed to encourage California residents to use more power when electricity comes from cleaner resources.

‘Something needs to be done’: Southern Californians cry for help as electric bills skyrocket — here’s why some feel they’re being penalized for simply using electricity when they need it

WashingtonExaminer

As California residents prepare to vote on Proposition 36, a ballot initiative to reduce crime in the Golden State, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the issue by signing a package of 10 bills relating to property and drug crime on Friday. Newsom and Democratic leadership in California have come out against Prop 36, claiming it will […]

Newsom signs retail theft package in effort to kill momentum for tough-on-crime initiative

Daily Energy Insider

Costs for California’s rooftop solar incentive program will reach $8.5 billion by the end of 2024, the state’s Public Advocates Office disclosed in a factsheet published on Thursday. The California Public Utilities Commission changed the ... Read More »
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In California, a quarter of your energy bill could go to subsidizing rooftop solar for your neighbors

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished his speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Riverside County, CA

Perris, CA

A skydiving teacher and her student died in Southern California when “dust devils” got in the way of their tandem dive. On August 2, Devrey LaRiccia Chase, 28, and an unknown student who was attached to her during the tandem jump opened the parachute during their dive at Skydive Perris in Riverside County. Two small whirlwinds were then seen.

Flying Teacher and a Student in California Died When They Hit Dust Devils

Visalia, CA

The US Sun

AN 11-year-old boy has tragically died following a heart attack he suffered at a waterpark. Richard Weinert-Soto collapsed on Saturday while waiting in line for a slide at Adventure Park in Visalia, California, around 40 miles south of Fresno. Weinert-Soto had been at the top of a waterslide when the medical emergency happened. Visalia Adventure Park […]

Boy, 11, dies at waterpark after suffering heart attack while in line for slide as mom found him ‘blue and purple’

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Earth's record for the hottest day was broken on July 21. A day later, the record was broken again. This year is a virtual lock to be the hottest year on record globally. It has been a scorching summer so far. The contiguous United States just had its 11th warmest July on record. July was California's hottest month on record. Collectively, the summer months of June and July are the second warmest on record for the U.S.

Scientists issue alarming warning after 2 of world's hottest days: 'Increasingly Likely 2024 will be ... the warmest year on record'

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Salon

Donald Trump insists he would win the state of California in November if the votes were counted by Jesus himself. “If Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter, I would win California, OK?” Trump said Tuesday in an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw. He criticized California’s mail-in...

Donald Trump tells Dr. Phil he’d win California if "Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter”

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

When California governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 — legislation which raised the state hourly minimum wage for fast-food employees from $15.50 to $20 — into law last September, members of the fast-food industry were left with a lot of questions before the bill officially went into effect on April 1.

Higher prices, lower turnover, more workers: The reality of California's $20 fast-food minimum wage

Hayward, CA

CBS San Francisco

Police in Hayward are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that has left at least one victim dead, according to authorities.According to the Hayward Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting in area of the 22000 block of Santa Clara St. near the Nimitz Freeway shortly before 3:30 p.m.Arriving officers found one victim who was declared deceased at the scene, police said.Police did not provide a suspect description, but confirmed that no one is currently in custody for the shooting. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.


Hayward police search for suspect in deadly shooting

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

InsideEdition

Dangerous whirlpool sucks three hikers to their deaths as wild weather barrels through parks.

3 Hikers Die After Being Sucked Into Whirlpool at California's Seven Teacups as Nature's Wrath Hits Parks

ABC10

NewsBreak

'Enough is enough': Protestors frustrated by high power bills call on Newsom to 'stop PG&E'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mounting frustration over high power bills led to PG&E customers gathering in protest at the California State Capitol Tuesday. ABC10 spoke with people...

'Enough is enough': Protestors frustrated by high power bills call on Newsom to 'stop PG&E'

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