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Thinking outside the box: Committee recommends placing fewer permanent drop boxes around San Joaquin County
Aug. 15—Last fall, 29 permanent vote-by-mail drop boxes were placed in various locations throughout San Joaquin County in an effort to ensure elections were secure. Now, a recommendation from the county's elections advisory committee may cut that number in half. The committee, which formed in 2022 after county residents raised integrity and security concerns following the 2020 general ...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Here are the medals California athletes won at the 2024 Paris Olympics
CALIFORNIA, USA — California Olympians brought home 22 medals, including seven gold, from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA brought home 126 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. This year marks the first time in Olympic history, the gold count at the end of the Olympics was tied between the U.S. and China.
California theme parks make the list of most visited theme parks globally
Three California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The yearly study looks at estimated theme park attendance for the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks […]
Personal injury attorney Emrani spent $13.75 million on ads in California last year
A report from the American Tort Reform Association found that Los Angeles-based personal injury attorney Jacob Emrani spent $13,751,794 on legal services advertisements in California in 2023. He is now facing a lawsuit alleging that he uses "predatory fees" to fund his advertising budget. According to the report, Emrani’s ad...
Grandma Shirley Nellon, 08/15/24 - Gourmet Puff Corn
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Grandma Shirley Nellon with Grandma’s Old Fashion Butter Bunches visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious dishes. Follow Grandma Nellon on Facebook and Instagram. Strawberry Delight Puffs with Crunch. Grandma's Strawberry Cookie Bottom Crunch Topping. Crush about 10 Oreo cookies in a...
2 Lathrop High School students robbed back-to-back after school, police say
LATHROP, Calif. — Lathrop police are warning students to be aware of their surroundings after two teenagers were robbed on Tuesday. “Shortly after their high school students were released from school, one of our school resource officers was at the generation center. It's a popular place for students to kind of congregate and hang out after school,” said Taylor Dominguez of the Lathrop Police Department.
DUI checkpoints coming to Stanislaus, San Joaquin counties ahead of Labor Day
(FOX40.COM) — Two Northern California agencies recently announced they will be holding DUI checkpoints in August to maintain the state’s efforts of keeping drunk drivers off the streets. The Turlock Police Department said it will hold its checkpoint on Aug. 16 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. The […]
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
SAN DIEGO — A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and...
Six California community colleges ranked among top 20 in the U.S.
California is home to six of the top 20 community colleges in the U.S., according to a ranking by WalletHub. The study analyzed data from 650 nationwide schools belonging to the American Association of Community Colleges. Seventy-seven of California's 116 community colleges were included in the ranking. Researchers looked at 18 quality indicators, ranging...
How’s the market? Accessory dwelling units gain popularity
Last year, one out of every five homes built in California was an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. Just three years ago, the rate was half that. While Ukiah’s increase hasn’t been as dramatic as the statewide surge, we have seen an uptick. Here’s why. In places like...
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