Contra Costa County, CA

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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

California State

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

The Independent

 Nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Northern California as an enormous wildfire rips through the region amid a sweltering heatwave on the US west coast.The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration was cancelled and a state of emergency declared as the fire destroyed more than 3,500 acres of land near the city of Oroville, about an hour outside California’s capital Sacramento since it began on Tuesday morning.Some 1,500 emergency workers have been involved in containing the fire in Butte County.Firefighters lined roads to keep the flames from reaching homes while helicopters dumped water on Wednesday....

Nearly 30,000 people evacuated as devastating wildfire rages across Northern California

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

FinanceBuzz

Is your local Burger King on the chopping block? Check out our list of 400 stores set to close in 2024 and find out if it's time to say goodbye.

Burger King Is Closing These 400 Stores in 2024 (Is Yours One of Them?)

Chicago, IL

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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?

Arkansas State

The Week

Newsom's name has been floated as a presidential candidate for 2028 —or maybe before then

Gavin Newsom, the California governor who could hit the national stage

San Francisco, CA

San Jose, CA

Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old Fremont girl as a homicide after discovering her body early Saturday at a San Jose recycling plant. Ellie Lorenzo was reported missing Friday after her father was found dead in San Francisco, according to the Fremont Police Department. Before dawn the next...

Toddler’s death probed as homicide after her body was found at a South Bay recycling plant

Prentiss County, MS

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Oakland, CA

The US Sun

HEARTBREAKING photos have shown the moment an aspiring rapper was celebrating the grand opening of a beauty shop with fans before she was shot and killed. Local rapper Tan DaGod was gunned down outside Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland, California, on Saturday, where she was doing a meet-and-greet with fans. Dozens of fans and family […]

Tragic moment rapper Tan DaGod smiled with fans before being shot and killed during beauty store meet-and-greet

CBS Sacramento

SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom's office issued a response Tuesday after leaked emails from his chief of staff show hardball negotiations over Prop 47 reforms and Newsom's effort to keep a statewide initiative off the November ballot.Republicans and Democratic lawmakers are blasting the exchange and leak for different reasons.CBS News California Investigator Julie Watts first broke this story Monday, showing some of tense the behind-the-scenes messaging in the emails as deadlines near.The email chain from Gov. Newsom's Chief of Staff Dana Williamson reads:"…and point of personal privilege. It's really rude that you agreed to a meeting and then backed...

Gov. Newsom's office responds to leaked emails showing hardball negotiations over Prop 47 reform

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

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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

Hey there, sunshine! Ready to dive into the lingo of the Golden State? Grab your avocado toast and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 slang terms that’ll have you talking like a true Californian faster than you can say “hella cool!”. Hella. The ultimate intensifier,...

15 Slang Words Only People from California Know

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Antioch, CA

CBS San Francisco

Police in Antioch last week arrested a man who was found on a trail armed with two loaded pistols. According to a Facebook post, police received a call at 8 a.m. Friday morning  about a man on the trail near Lone Tree Way and Longview Drive. The caller said the man had a pistol tucked in his waistband.  Officers used a drone to communicate with the man from a distance. Police said they successfully utilized the drone and de-escalation techniques to safely take the man into custody.  Police discovered the man was actually carrying two loaded pistols when he was arrested. Police did not identify the man or detail what charges he would be facing.


Antioch police arrest man armed with two loaded guns on trail

Monterey County, CA

USA TODAY

Lake San Antonio in Monterey County has seen thousands of dead fish wash up on shore.

Thousands of fish found dead in California lake, puzzling authorities

Pleasanton, CA

Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: ScrapeHero.com, ABC10.com and Costco.com.

Five Major New Costco Stores Coming Soon to California

NewsBreak

One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-680 in Contra Costa County, Investigation Underway

A fatal incident occurred last night when at least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate Highway 680 in Contra Costa County. The...

One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-680 in Contra Costa County, Investigation Underway

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