California State

Come November, Allstate will be raising home insurance premiums for policyholders in California by an average of 34.1%, representing what has been described as the most significant rate increase by a major insurer in the state over the past three years. The approved prices will affect around 350,000 insureds across...

Allstate announces massive home insurance rate increase

NewsNation

The bill would offer migrants 20% in down payment assistance of no more than $150,000 through a lottery system.

California lawmakers OK bill offering migrants homeownership aid

iHeartRadio

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

Kansas State

Virginia State

New Hampshire, OH

Latin Times

SEATTLE - 15 states all across the nation filed federal lawsuits against a Biden administration rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable Care Act's health insurance, also known as 'Obamacare,' next year. The lawsuit argues that...

15 states sue to block Biden from allowing 100,000 'Dreamers' to enroll in 'Obamacare'

San Bernardino County, CA

Phelan, CA

CBS LA

Some San Bernardino County homes were threatened by a fast-moving fire on Tuesday before firefighters were able to gain the upper hand. The fire, dubbed the Johnson Fire, broke out in Phelan near the intersection of Johnson Road and Snow Line Drive at around 6 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Firefighters arrived to find that five acres of brush had burned and was heading into the foothills south of Mesquite Street towards the desert floor. They say that the rate of spread was being fueled by "typical afternoon wind."They immediately began to provide structure defense to the nearby...

Wind-fueled brush fire briefly threatens homes in San Bernardino County

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

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

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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

PBS NewsHour

The lawsuit accuses the company of violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for apartments.

Justice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to hike rents

The group stole tens of millions of dollars from homes in up to 80 cities across the U.S., federal officials say.

FBI arrests 6 ‘burglary tourists’ in suspected crime ring

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

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

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

Salon

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

Oakland, CA

New York Post

A laughing horde of bicyclists attacked a California liquor store worker before screaming as the worker pulled a gun on his attackers and fleeing during a chaotic scene caught on video.

The unidentified employee was standing outside Golden Hours Liquor on International Boulevard in Oakland on Saturday when he confronted over two dozen bicyclists who had surrounded the area outside the store.

The worker attempts to get in the face of one of the bikers, who is punching his fist against his other hand in a taunting manner, video posted to Instagram showed.



As the two are talking, another biker slaps the worker...

Liquor store worker pulls gun on mob of bicyclists surrounding California store after they attack him

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

Hemet, CA

Hemet Global Medical Center has just announced their plans to completely shut down the labor and delivery department in just over two months.The decision, which comes after hospital officials considered a number of factors, will impact 35 people that are set to lose their jobs because of the closure. "I've been here for 44 years, dedicated my entire career to working here and it breaks my heart," said Ginny Packham, a nurse with the hospitals labor and delivery department. She's worried for the low-income women of the community, who will now lose their easy access to maternity care. "The women we see here,...

Inland Empire hospital announces plans to shut down labor and delivery department

Whiskey Riff

They say that three's a crowd and four's a party - does that apply to the size of a group of mountain lions?

It's pretty notable to see this many mountain lions traveling together. Why is that, you might be asking? Mountain lions are generally very solitary animals, and only live amongst others for a couple of different reasons. We can assume one of the following explanations explains why this pack of four mountain lions were spotted all in a bunch in a Northern California backyard.

One of the usual reasons why these types of big cats might be traveling with one...

Watch Rare Footage Of 4 Mountain Lions Traveling Together Through California Backyard

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

NewsBreak

California homeowners insurance rules could change

SACRAMENTO - The insurance struggle for California homeowners continues. This week, some Bay Area homeowners learned that Liberty Mutual will discontinue a certain type of fire...

California homeowners insurance rules could change

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