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2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
SF bartenders torn on new drug testing law
As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...
Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
The U.S. Supreme Court in June granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass...
Trader Joe’s class action claims grocer falsely advertises bagels as gluten-free
Who: A Los Angeles woman sued Trader Joe’s. Why: The plaintiff says the company sells a gluten-free bagel that isn’t actually gluten-free, according to lab testing. Where: The Trader Joe’s gluten-free class action was filed in a California federal court. A new class action lawsuit claims Trader...
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Burt’s Bees data privacy class action lawsuit investigation
Burt’s Bees data privacy violations: Who’s affected?. Have you purchased products from www.burtsbees.com? Do you live in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida or Massachusetts? An investigation has been launched into allegations that the personal care company risked consumers’ data privacy by improperly tracking their browsing activity with PayPal cookies. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify to join this class action lawsuit investigation.
Man shot and killed near library in San Jose
(KRON) — A man was shot and killed near Santa Teresa Public Library early Thursday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Officers responded to the 5900 block of Liska Lane at 4:49 a.m. on a report of shots fired. Arriving at the scene, officers located a man who was suffering from at least […]
After decades of debate, Palo Alto begins to build fiber network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If things go as planned, Palo Alto’s ambitious effort to extend its fiber network to every nook and cranny of the city will be felt by many but seen by few. Unlike most infrastructure projects that take decades to plan and tens of...
Man allegedly stabs SamTrans bus passenger, tries to steal vehicle in San Bruno
Police in San Bruno arrested a man Wednesday for allegedly stabbing a passenger on a San Mateo County Transit District bus and attempting to steal the vehicle. Around 9:15 a.m., police responded to reports of a violent altercation on a SamTrans bus in the 1100 block of Huntington Avenue, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Deputies learned that a passenger had been stabbed and the suspect was allegedly attempting to steal the bus. Upon arrival, deputies found a victim suffering from at least one stab wound in the abdomen. The person was transported to a local hospital for surgery and is expected to make a full recovery, the sheriff's office said. Oakland man John Allmon, 58, was taken into custody and booked in the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, theft of a motor vehicle, resisting or delaying a police officer and providing false identification to a police officer. In January, a man was stabbed multiple times aboard a SamTrans bus near the intersection of Middlefield Road and Fifth Avenue in the unincorporated town of North Fair Oaks.
Morning Lookout: Opioid settlement decision’s impact, a local business roundup, and a Felton Fire update
Happy Wednesday, everyone. I’m sure those of you that get tomorrow off are happy to have a short break in the work week, and I hope you have something fun planned for the hot summer holiday. Once again, today’s looking like a warm one, to say the least. Highs will range from the low-80s to the low-100s in different parts of the county.
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