New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Santa Cruz, CA

WanderWisdom

World-Famous Criminal Critter Is Back for Trouble in Santa Cruz, California

Oregon State

UPI News

Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency over the threat caused by wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres throughout Oregon.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Fresno, CA

New York Post

A 4-year-old California boy who wandered away from a campground in the Sierra National Forest was found safe after spending 22 hours alone in the wilderness, authorities said.

A search-and-rescue team of about 50 officers and volunteers set out around 11 a.m. Thursday after the child was reported missing from the camping site surrounded by dense forest north of Fresno.

The boy, from Torrance near Los Angeles, was last seen wearing shorts and a T-shirt, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said.



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California boy, 4, who disappeared from campground found safe after 22 hours alone in wilderness

Washington State

The Pan-American Highway is the longest driveable road in the world. The road is 19,000 miles long, depending on which route you take, stretching from Alaska to Argentina. In the Guinness Book of World Records it's listed as the longest motorable road in the world. The Pan-American Highway travels through 14 countries. And, according to en.wikivoyage.org the road passes through Washington State and Oregon.

Did You Know the World’s Longest Road Passes Through WA?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

San Francisco, CA

(The Center Square) – A California campaign wants Gov. Gavin Newsom to do something about illegal fireworks from Nevada.

TNT Fireworks, the state’s leading wholesale distributor of State Fire Marshal-Approved, Safe and Sane Fireworks, has long promoted fireworks safety and education, including co-sponsoring legislation allowing local authorities to impose administrative fines for illegal fireworks possession and use. 

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TNT also works with local anti-illegal fireworks groups across California to address issues specific to Golden State communities, while at the same time pushing for stronger fireworks ordinances that include fines.



TNT’s concerns include the loudness of illegal...

California campaign wants to shut down incoming Nevada fireworks

Palm Springs, CA

Twentynine Palms, CA

Travel + Leisure

Stargazing, a vibrant cultural scene, and Caribbean-inspired cuisine lure people to Twentynine Palms, California.

This Small California Community Is a Dupe for Joshua Tree and Palm Springs — and It's Far Less Crowded and More Affordable

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is a big city rich in natural beauty. Think of all the endless beach towns there are to explore including one of the most filmed in the world, Venice Beach. Yet, if you venture about three and a half hours up the coast, you'll find a slice of paradise and a hidden gem: Los Osos & Baywood Park. It's located in Central California, an underrated wine region, and is only about 20 minutes from San Luis Obispo. If you're looking for a laidback getaway, this is the destination for you.

This Under-The-Radar Town Is A Coastal California Gem Just As Beautiful As Los Angeles

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson Jr. to step down

The Northern California campus was among many this spring that experienced student-led protests calling for an end to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Jackson faced criticism...

Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson Jr. to step down

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