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Redding, CA

AccuWeather

A dramatic cooldown coming later this week may be a shock to millions of people in the western United States following relentless hot weather this summer. A big break from the summer heat is coming to a large part of the western United States later this week that will feel like autumn, with some people reaching for long sleeves and jackets, AccuWeather meteorologists say.

October-like chill coming to California, other parts of western US

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Scripps News

The personal information of billions of people may be exposed after an alleged data breach. According to a lawsuit, the sensitive information includes Social Security numbers and addresses.

Lawsuit filed in potential data breach impacting billions

Montgomery County, TX

Law & Crime

An Ohio mother is behind bars after a viral video on social media appeared to show her engaged in an extreme bout of child abuse, authorities in the Buckeye State say. Haley Marie Ryan, 21, stands accused of one count of endangering children, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

‘Disturbing is the only word’: Viral video allegedly shows mother ‘screaming at and hitting’ months-old baby in crib

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

San Diego, CA

Modesto, CA

Court TV

Dueling documentaries on Netflix and Peacock provide different perspectives on Scott Peterson, who is seeking a new trial for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son. In the Peacock docuseries, Peterson speaks out about the case for the first time since his 2004 conviction. (8/21/24)
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Why Scott Peterson’s In-N-Out Burger Order was a Red Flag to Police

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Luke Goodwin, beloved for his YouTube channel “I Will Not Be Defeated“, has passed away after courageously facing a rare form of cancer. He was only 35. Luke passed away peacefully at home on August 2, surrounded by his family. His wife, Beckey, shared the news in a heartfelt YouTube video titled “Little update on our warrior.”

YouTube Star Luke Goodwin Dead at 35, Cause of Death Revealed

The Mirror US

A distraught father couldn't help but cry over his daughter's body as she's wheeled off in her hospital bed to donate her organs following a deadly fight with her boyfriend, which ended with a fatal head injury

Dad sobs over daughter's brain-dead body as she's rolled away to donate organs after deadly fight with boyfriend

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to make use of the state’s zero down, no payment home “loan” program, an expansion the legislature says would create “significant cost pressures.”
                “The social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone. As such, the California Dream for All Program should be available to all,” wrote bill author Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno. “When undocumented individuals are excluded from such programs, they miss out on a crucial...

California advances 0 down, no payment home 'loans' for undocumented immigrants

New Jersey State

New York Post

A California mom of four who vanished three months ago had planned to divorce her husband — who was facing trial after she accused him of tying her up and beating her for hours, according to her sister.

Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain, 39, was last seen in Redding, just north of Sacramento, on May 17, according to local cops who later found her Chevy truck but are still searching for the 4-foot-11 mom.

Just 10 days before she vanished, Saelee-McCain texted her family to say she was leaving her husband of 15 years, Tyler McCain, accusing him of ongoing horrific abuse, her sister,...

Missing mom who vanished in May had texted family to say she was leaving abusive husband:  report

North Carolina State

Sharpsburg, NC

The father and partner of a North Carolina woman and her daughter shot the two dead this week before shooting himself in the head in a bloody murder-suicide

'Bright' North Carolina girl, 6, and 'devoted' mom shot dead by child's father in murder-suicide

Fox News

California statewide legislation aimed at opening up homebuying access to migrants and undocumented immigrants took a major step this week with a bill's passage out of a key Senate committee.

California bill aimed at making it easier for migrants to buy homes makes major advancement

RadarOnline

O.J. Simpson's estate is strapped for cash – and executor Malcom LaVerge is desperately exploring ways to pay off nearly $300,000 in debt. One possibility includes going through Nicole Brown Simpson and O.J.'s son Justin, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Prior to O.J.'s death, Justin helped his father purchase his "forever" home in Las Vegas – and LaVergne wants to get the late NFL star's money back. The executor estimates about $269,000 is tied up in the property that could be used to put towards O.J.'s debts. The only problem is the home has skyrocketed in value since the father-son duo purchased...

OJ Estate Nightmare: Simpson's Son Justin Faces $300k Bill From Liquidator Who Says He Needs Home Assets to Pay Killer's Debts

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Poway, CA

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Santa Ysabel, CA

Lakeside, CA

Escondido, CA

NewsBreak

Department of Social Services issues health, safety citation against group home after Team 10 investigation

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A San Diego County group home that treats adults with serious mental disorders is facing state discipline following a Team 10 investigation....

Department of Social Services issues health, safety citation against group home after Team 10 investigation

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