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Over 3 tons of meth found in fake watermelon, celery shipments
Officers recently found and seized almost $6 million worth of methamphetamine in less than two weeks at the United States-Mexico border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced. Officials said the drug hauls were discovered in two separate incidents, hidden inside a shipment of celery and wrapped in packaging designed to resemble watermelons. The first seizure happened on the evening of August 9, when border agents at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility, an inspection port just over the southern border in San Diego, found 629 pounds of methamphetamine in a grocery shipping crate filled with celery. Border Patrol said that agents discovered...
Rescued Israeli hostage says she thought every night might be her last
A young Israeli woman who became emblematic of the hostages seized by Hamas on October 7 said Wednesday she thought every night in captivity could be her last. "Every night I was falling asleep and thinking, 'This may be the last night of my life,'" Noa Argamani said in Japan on a visit with her father. "And until the moment I was (rescued) ... I just did not believe that I'm still surviving," the 26-year-old said as she met with senior diplomats from G7 countries in Tokyo. "And in this moment that I'm still sitting with you, it's a miracle...
10 murders appear linked to arrests of drug cartel leaders in U.S.
The murders of at least 10 people in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa appear to be linked to infighting in the dominant drug smuggling cartel there, confirming fears of repercussions from the July 25 detention of two top cartel leaders.Last month, Joaquín Guzmán López, a capo from one faction of the Sinaloa cartel - the Chapitos or "Little Chapos," the sons of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán - turned himself in to U.S. authorities. However, he allegedly abducted the leader of the rival faction, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, forcing him on to the same flight to El...
Man attacked by bear is shot trying to fend off animal in Alaska
A hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during an effort to fend it off, authorities said Monday.The bear attack occurred Saturday on the Kenai Peninsula, southwest of Anchorage, Alaska State Troopers said.The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured both in the mauling and in the shooting. He and a hunting companion opened fire, and he was shot in the leg. It was not immediately clear who fired the shot that struck him, troopers spokesman Tim DeSpain said in an email.The bear was killed by the hunters during the attack, officials said.DeSpain...
Sacramento County hospital misplaced woman's body for a year, family alleges
SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- A Sacramento County hospital is accused of misplacing a woman's body. The woman's mother told CBS13 she had no idea her daughter had died for a year.Jessie Peterson was admitted to Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael in April 2023. According to her mother, Ginger Congi, it was not uncommon for her daughter to receive medical treatment for Type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed when she was a teenager, Congi said, and although it was difficult, Peterson "just carried on." "She loved to run. She loved sports. She loved dance. She played the guitar," Congi said. Last April,...
Obama urges Americans to embrace Harris, reject "chaos" of a second Trump term
Washington — Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought to persuade Americans to leave the "chaos" of former President Donald Trump's administration behind in pursuit of a "new chapter" ushered in by Vice President Kamala Harris. Obama received an enthusiastic welcome from Democratic delegates, elected officials and other party luminaries as he delivered a keynote address on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. The former president sought to draw distinctions between the Democratic ticket of Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and their Republican opponents, warning of what a second term for Trump would bring. "We do not...
A's lose to Rays 1-0 after scoreless pitchers' duel broken up in 8th inning
Jose Siri homered with two outs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless pitchers' duel and help Shane Baz earn his first victory in more than two years, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Tuesday night.Baz (1-2) allowed three hits, struck out four and walked three over a career-best 7 2/3 innings to win for the first time since July 3, 2022, at Toronto. The right-hander missed the 2023 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. "It's tough," Baz said of his journey back. "You've got to take it one day at a...
Robbie Ray strikes out 9 as Giants beat White Sox 4-1
Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.After failing to get out of the first inning in his last start against the Braves, Ray (3-2) limited Chicago to one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings.Heliot Ramos drove in two runs as the Giants (65-63) won their third straight game to remain 3 1/2 games behind Atlanta for the final NL wild-card spot.The White Sox (30-97) lost their fourth in a row and clinched a 14th consecutive series defeat, falling to 3-30 in...
San Joaquin County hosts open house for voter transparency
STOCKTON — San Joaquin County hosted an open house Tuesday and it's all to show transparency in how ballots are processed.This came after a voter fraud case in Lodi earlier this year that sent shockwaves through the county.Any San Joaquin County voter was welcome at the open house event and got a sneak peek into what will happen to their ballot come November.Ahead of the event, Olivia Hale, the San Joaquin County registrar of voters, gave me a behind-the-scenes look at what voters would see—a look inside where your ballot goes, and how it's verified."There are several steps to what's done...
UC, CSU systems release new protest parameters as new school year begins
With campus clashes top of mind, new protest parameters are now in place on campuses within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems as the new school year starts.UC and CSU systems released new protest rules statewide that will allow no encampments of any kind, no temporary or permanent structures, and no wearing masks to conceal identities with the intent of intimidating.The plans are in direct response to attempts to pre-empt renewed protests over the war in the Middle East.Jonathan Groveman, with the Davis October 7th coalition, sued UC Davis in May after he recorded a...
Newsom delivers California's delegates to Harris at DNC
In a made-in-California moment, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the state's delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, ceremonially nominating her for president.Surrounded by members of the California delegation including civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta, Los Angeles Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Newsom spoke as he cast the state's 482 votes from the floor. "I've had the privilege for over 20 years to see that future taking shape with a star in an Alameda [County] courtroom by the name of Kamala Harris,"...
Sacramento pet owners seek answers after multiple dogs get sick after walks in park
SACRAMENTO — Over a dozen dog owners claimed their pets got sick after walking in Frank Seymour Park in Sacramento at the beginning of August.The park is in the Greenhaven neighborhood off of Florin Road, and pet owners started to ask questions once they saw people online sharing the same experiences."She started throwing up and drooling heavily, like everywhere," said Bryce Hoeltke whose seven-year-old dog, Juno, got sick at the beginning of August after taking a walk through Seymour Park.There were similar symptoms in other dogs who also had taken walks in this park."Within an hour, he was throwing up...
South Lake Tahoe bears are outsmarting bear boxes
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Bears have long been known to get into trash cans and dumpsters, but some residents in South Lake Tahoe are wondering if there is any use in having a bear box, as they have found a way to get into those too."They know how to put their hands in and open up the latches. Same thing with cars," Robert Hinde, a South Lake Tahoe resident, said.The bear box is a large metal container meant to keep trash or food inaccessible to bears.Hinde said he has lived in South Lake Tahoe for the past 25 years and...
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of speculation
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, ending a relationship that has spanned two decades.Lopez, 55, filed the paperwork Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just as the couple marked their second wedding anniversary, according to court documents obtained by CBS Los Angeles. The couple was first engaged in the early 2000s but called off their wedding just before the nuptials. Lopez went on to marry singer Marc Anthony and was briefly engaged to former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez. Affleck, 52, married actress Jennifer Garner and the couple had three children together.Lopez and Affleck's romance was...
Lodi library now offers online high school program for adults
LODI — The Lodi Public Library has a new program for those who never received their high school diploma.It's the place Amanda Ramos' son loves to go, but one day she spotted something just for her."I seen the pamphlet, and when I was 16, I got my GED. I never had the chance to get my high school diploma," Ramos said. "It was something for a long time I wanted to do."It was information on the library's new Career Online High School program. She never got to graduate. She was on her own and had to work. To get in,...
Teen stabbed in chest outside Sacramento-area high school, sheriff says
ARDEN-ARCADE — Authorities are investigating after a teenager was stabbed outside of a school in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento.The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said late Tuesday afternoon that a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest during a fight in front of Mira Loma High School on Edison Avenue.The severity of the teen's injuries was not known, but authorities said he was alive in a hospital at last check.The fight involved several students, authorities said. At least one person was detained.
Obamas make the case for Harris and take on Trump in fiery DNC speeches
Barack and Michelle Obama urged Democrats to unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris on the second night of the party's convention in Chicago on Tuesday, challenging the assembled delegates and voters at home to harness the enthusiasm surrounding Harris' candidacy to defeat Donald Trump in November."We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Barack Obama said in his 34-minute address. "America's ready for a new chapter. America's ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala...
Here's how economists rate Kamala Harris' pledge to ban price gouging
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is vowing to enact the first federal law against price gouging from food suppliers and grocery stores as part of her wide-ranging economic plan to bring down the cost of living. But many economists say they are skeptical the policy would lead to lower food costs for consumers.In a speech on Friday, Harris highlighted the surging cost of groceries, which have jumped 25% since January 2020, while noting that some food companies are at the same time enjoying record profits. Certain types of foods have seen even sharper spikes, with Harris pointing out a loaf...
United Airlines adds 20 flights for fans to attend college football games
United Airlines is betting that college football fans are going to want to fly to see their favorite teams face off against rivals in person this season. The airline on Tuesday said it is adding 20 nonstop flights and flying larger planes on 115 flights to 30 of the most anticipated college football matchups this fall. Those games include the University of Texas-Austin at the University of Michigan on September 7, Ohio State at the University of Oregon on October 12, and the University of Alabama at Louisiana State University on November 9."Connecting travelers to the moments that matter most to them...
Officials believe tornado sunk luxury yacht off coast of Sicily
Police divers resumed searching Tuesday for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank in deep seas off Sicily, including a British tech magnate who was celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with the people who had defended him at trial.Civil protection officials said they believed the Bayesian, a 184-foot British-flagged yacht, had been struck by a tornado over the water. The ship had been moored about a half-mile offshore off Porticello near Palermo when a storm rolled and the vessel sank at about 5 a.m. local time on Monday. Grainy film from closed-circuit cameras from...
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