California State

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Golden Gate Media

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is stepping up its efforts to ensure road safety during the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday and running through Monday, drivers across the state will encounter DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and an increased CHP presence aimed at preventing impaired driving and ensuring safe travel.

California Highway Patrol Launches Statewide Labor Day Enforcement for Road Safety

San Francisco, CA

ClutchPoints

The San Francisco 49ers were given a scare on Saturday when they learned that Ricky Pearsall had been shot. San Francisco's first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon. San Francisco police just dropped a huge update related to the shooter.

Teenager who shot 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall arrested

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

More than 200 homes in a city near Los Angeles will have their power cut by the end of the day Monday as a long-running ground shift near those homes is threatening utility lines.

‘You can almost see the ground move’: Outages expand in California community as land movement threatens power lines

Watsonville, CA

The Independent

The body of a 25-year-old mother has been found near a remote hiking trail in California, hours after her partner issued a chilling threat to police.  Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, was discovered in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Sunday morning by a hiker, outside the community of Corralitos, according to SFGATE. Sedano was mother to a three-year-old girl.Sheriff’s deputies responding to the scene identified the body as Sedano, who had been reported missing by police less than 24 hours earlier.“Sadly, the decedent has been identified as the missing woman from a Watsonville Police Department case, 25-year-old Lizbeth Arceo Sedano,”...

Missing mom’s body found near hiking trail in California mountains after partner made threat to cops

Coronado, CA

The New Republic

One day in March 2017, Mitch McKay and his wife, Suzanne, took a walk on the sand near Imperial Beach, a small surf town south of San Diego where they’d raised their children. Suzanne liked to collect sea glass, and they often brought a spare grocery bag to pick up any trash they found amid the seaweed and driftwood. “It was our ritual,” Mitch said. Back home, Suzanne started to suffer from splitting headaches that seemed to emanate from the back of her neck, near the base of her skull. The headaches soon got bad enough that she went to...

The California Beach Town Awash in Poop

California is now hitting farmers up to $10k fines per day after lawmakers approved an order to increase violation fees. California lawmakers approved significant increases in fines for water violations late Friday after ranchers defied state orders by pumping water from the drought-stricken Shasta River for eight days. Previously, state...

California Is Now Hitting Farmers Up To $10K Fines Per Day

Rialto, CA

LOCATION: West Valley Blvd. East of South Cactus Ave. On August 23rd. 2024, at about 9:22 PM, Rialto PD and Rialto Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on West Valley Boulevard, East of South Cactus Avenue. Officers located a head-on collision involving a Nissan Cube and a Chevy Pickup...

Fatal Head-On Crash in Rialto

Fox News

Black activists warned California Gov. Gavin Newsom of a "direct impact" for Kamala Harris after state Democratic lawmakers killed two reparations bills.

Black Californians warn Newsom of 'direct impact' on Harris after Democrats kill slave reparation bills

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Panama City, FL

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For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

San Diego County, CA

Latin Times

SEATTLE - A California community near San Diego has reported incidents involving people trying to board two school bus routes within the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District in San Diego County. The first incident took place in the morning of Aug. 27, when three migrants walking in the middle of the...

San Diego County reports two cases of migrants trying to board school buses

Wide Open Country

Tragedy strikes in California as a grandmother passes away from a senseless tragedy. Recently, Margarita Novela Galindo sits comfortably in the passenger seat next to her husband Florencio. They ride on one of their local highways, business as usual. Conversely, one man threatens to end his life on the overpass above them. The local fire department quickly try to scramble to the scene. However, it was already too late. The man jumps and crashes through Galindo's side of the windshield, landing on the grandmother. Florencio comes away uninjured by the tragedy.

California Grandmother Dies After Suicidal Man Jumps Off Highway and Onto Her Car

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Jake Reno caught up with some folks spending their last days of summer in South Lake Tahoe. Many people are out and about enjoying the weather in Lake Tahoe for the holiday weekend. We caught up with some people who said they are having lots of fun at the lake exploring the area and meeting new people.

Lake Tahoe draws visitors for Labor Day weekend

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

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

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable pup that could possibly be mistaken for a fluffy cloud with legs. Princeton Linus is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland mix pup who came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. This gentle giant can protect your house and keep your bed warm, all while filling your heart with love! The only thing left for you to do is fill out an application!

This Local Gentle Giant Pup Is Looking For Love

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California Highway Patrol Boosts Roadway Patrols for Labor Day Weekend to Enhance Safety

As Californians gear up for the final summer fling this Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol is ramping up its presence on roadways statewide in...

California Highway Patrol Boosts Roadway Patrols for Labor Day Weekend to Enhance Safety

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