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Gov. Newsom, Other California Leaders, Pay Tribute to Baseball Great Willie Mays
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, several California government officials, private sector leaders and Americans from all walks of life paid tribute to former San Francisco Giant, Major League Baseball (MLB) great, and Negro Leagues icon Willie Mays, who passed away at 93 on June 18. Nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid,”...
Gov. Newsom's office says state is monitoring California impacts of the global computer outage
SACRAMENTO – Computer systems across the world and across the Sacramento area are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night. The problem stems from an issue with systems linked to Microsoft and the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Companies across the world, from media outlets and airline companies, started getting the "Blue Screen of Death" on their computers. Law enforcement agencies are saying that critical infrastructure, like 911 services, has not been affected by the outage. In a statement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the state is coordinating with local emergency officials to address any lingering impacts of the outage. "At this time, there are no reports of impacts to life-safety public services in California," the governor's office wrote. While CrowdStrike has said they've rolled out a fix, not every system has recovered. Sacramento International Airport, in particular, has continued to feel the domino effects of the outage into Friday morning. Travelers are dealing with canceled flights and are scrambling to rebook. Officials at SMF are urging travelers to get to the airport early and check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
U.S. Border Patrol Indio agents seize 92 pounds of cocaine
INDIO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested two United States citizens attempting to smuggle 92 pounds of cocaine. On Monday, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a white SUV approached the U.S. Border Patrol Highway 86. immigration checkpoint. During the primary inspection, a Border...
EC Police receive sizable grant from Cannabis Tax
EL CENTRO— El Centro City Council approved on Tuesday, July 16, the 2024-25 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, after a presentation by the El Centro Police Commander Rene McNish at the El Centro City Council Chambers. The El Centro Police Department was conditionally approved for the Cannabis Tax Fund...
Country singer Chris Young to take stage at California State Fair | July 18 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2024 California State Fair began Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Thursday. Remember, hours are subject to change.
Solutions for Change inks deal to buy Green Oak Ranch parcel
VISTA — The real estate trust that owns Green Oak Ranch in Vista has entered into a purchase agreement with homelessness nonprofit Solutions for Change for its use of a 110-acre parcel of the property, dashing the county’s hopes of using the land for a proposed sober living and behavioral health facility.
Human smuggling ring leader indicted and arrested in Mexico
SAN DIEGO, California — An indictment unsealed yesterday charges the alleged leader of a human smuggling organization responsible for unlawfully bringing thousands of migrants into the United States. Abdul Karim Conteh, 42, a national of Sierra Leone, was arrested on July 11 in Tijuana, Mexico, at the request of...
Grand jury report recommends San Diego spend more on maintaining its sidewalks
SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego should spend more money on fixing its sidewalks, a new county grand jury report says. It also recommends the city focus on its sidewalks like it focuses on its streets, with regular assessments every few years. The last — and only...
San Diego's oldest gay bar turns 100
The San Diego Pride Parade marks its 50th anniversary this year. It’s one of the largest and oldest Pride celebrations in the country, and it's almost time for the big celebration to begin. The Pride Parade and Festival symbolizes the progress made by San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community. But...
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