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Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Authorities Probe Suspected Domestic Violence Case After Two Found Dead in Car Near Salida
Tragedy struck near Salida on yesterday evening as two individuals were found deceased in a Honda sedan, with officials suspecting a domestic violence situation may be at the root of the incident. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call around 6 p.m. regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road off-ramp from Highway 99, ABC 10 reported.
Sacramento’s first Passive House sets the standard for green builds
In East Sacramento, on a narrow avenue of small, single-story homes, a transformation is underway. An 82-year-old bungalow is becoming the new kid on the block: the first Passive House in the Sacramento region. That is, a home that’s certifiably energy efficient, airtight and well-ventilated, with triple-pane windows and continuous...
150 Families to Receive $500 Monthly in Fresno’s Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative
Fresno’s new guaranteed income program, providing $500 monthly to 150 families could serve as a model for nationwide poverty reduction efforts. Fresno Launches Groundbreaking Guaranteed Income Program to Combat Poverty. A new anti-poverty program in Fresno has started giving cash payments to families marking an important step in the...
CUSD offering positions for Special Education jobs
July 11th, 2024 – On July 11th, the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) held a job fair for people looking for paraprofessional and instructional assistant positions within the District. On-the-spot interviews for these positions were conducted for those interested, and attendees were encouraged to bring a high school diploma...
Livermore police arrest transient suspected of breaking windows at five businesses
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Livermore police arrested a transient over the weekend for allegedly breaking windows of at least five downtown businesses. At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a glass break alarm at Walgreens on First Street. While investigating, officers learned of four other downtown businesses that had broken glass store fronts, including Caratti Jewelers, Rosetta Roasting, Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Mosaic Lodge.
Livermore Library presenting Bharatanatyam dance performance
The Livermore Public Library is set to showcase the South Indian dance form Bharatanatyam in a performance next month led by Tri-Valley choreographer and teacher Shruti Abhishek. “Bharatanatyam is characterized by precise movements, dynamic hand gestures and facial expressions. This art form breaks boundaries in exploring contemporary as well as...
California Forever withdraws push for November vote on new city plan in Solano County
FAIRFIELD – California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday. In a joint statement, CEO Jan Sramek and Supervisor Mitch Mashburn noted that the East Solano Plan would instead be taking the normal route of going through an Environmental Impact Report and then seeking approval. "Delaying the vote gives everyone a chance to pause and work together, which is what is needed – not a fight between friends throughout the County on both sides of the...
Brentwood Councilmembers Seek to Place Media Under Code of Ethics
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss requiring media outlets used by the City or receiving press releases be held to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. The item will be discussed under Future Agenda Item requests where they discuss requiring media outlets with which the city...
Big Lots to close all North Bay locations
Big Lots is set to close all its North Bay locations sometime this year citing financial constraints and falling sales. The discount retailer did not respond to requests for comment, but webpages for each North Bay location had banners that said “Closing this location,” and the stores in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park each had a sign up announcing the closure. Big Lots has four other North Bay ...
Minor arrested after man stabbed to death in Yuba City restaurant parking lot
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A minor is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in a Yuba City restaurant parking lot. According to the Yuba City Police Department, it happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Chili’s and In N Out at 1300 Annette Way.
Bond reduced from $1 million to $250k for suspect in Southern Lounge shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The man facing charges for the deadly shooting at Southern Restaurant & Lounge in August 2023 appeared in court Monday. Arthur Simson was arrested a few weeks after the shooting that killed 37-year-old Terrance Bethel and 35-year-old Colby Banks and left four others injured. According to an arrest report, Simson turned himself in and admitted to being the shooter. He’s facing two counts of murder and four counts of assault.
Thief cuts hole into Placer County gun store and steals more than 50 handguns, sheriff says
NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A thief stole dozens of handguns after cutting a hole into a Newcastle gun shop early Monday morning, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said. One person was captured on camera during the burglary at Foothill Firearms on Taylor Road. The suspect took more than 50...
39-year-old man killed in Stockton shooting
STOCKTON, Calif. — Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night in Stockton. The Stockton Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:10 p.m. in the 700 Block of North California Street. They found a 39-year-old man who was taken to a hospital where he later died.
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