Salinas, CA

The private jet and its passengers had vanished without a trace, leading to decades of fruitless searches. Aboard the plane were five people - George Nikita, Donald Myers, Frank Wilder, Richard Kirby Windsor, and Robert Ransom Williams III - who were never seen or heard from again. Efforts to locate...

Mystery of plane that vanished in 1971 has been solved after 53 years

New York City, NY

San Francisco, CA

The Mirror US

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a bulletin that the biggest threats are lone offenders and small groups, who find large events such as holiday gatherings 'attractive' targets

FBI issues chilling July 4 alert warning 'lone wolf attackers' could target big celebrations

Los Angeles, CA

New York Post

Shocking cellphone video captured the moment an entitled Mercedes owner slapped a boy with autism for touching his car’s hood ornament while the child was walking along a California street on Monday.

Alfredo Morales, 10, was with his older sister crossing the street at Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Osbourne Street in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 1.

The siblings were heading to a bus stop for their daily food run when young Alfredo reached out and touched the Mercedes-Benz emblem on the front of the luxury sedan when it was stopped at a red light at the intersection, according...

Mercedes owner slaps boy with autism seconds after he allegedly bends the hood ornament on $146K luxury car

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

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

Georgia State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Montecito, CA

The US Sun

JENNIFER Aniston has started renovating her Montecito mansion that she purchased from Oprah Winfrey in 2022. The actress is demolishing the backyard to completely remodel the home. Jennifer, 55, purchased the home for $14.8million and is now spending more money to fix it up. She will be able to soak up the sun soon as […]

Aerial photos show Jennifer Aniston’s $15m Montecito mansion in shambles as she demolishes backyard in complete remodel

Denver, CO

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Colorado State

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

New Jersey State

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

Missouri State

Joplin, MO

CJ Coombs

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Fulton, MO

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

Kansas City, MO

Independence, MO

Some people confuse the Bob’s Big Boy franchise with the Big Boy Burgers location in Independence, Missouri. The Big Boy Burgers in Independence, Missouri is at 12401 East US Highway 40 and it's been there for over half a century. You might think this restaurant is affiliated with Bob's Big Boy franchise, but it is not. It just has a similar name.

Retro burger joints: Big Boy Burgers and Paul's Drive-in in the Kansas City area

California State

California: the land of sunshine, innovation, and, well, some of the highest taxes in the United States. From the beaches of Los Angeles to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, residents find themselves navigating a complex landscape of state taxes. Here’s a rundown of 23 taxes that might make Californians and onlookers alike do a double-take.

California Residents Up in Arms: 23 Taxes Bleeding the Golden State Dry

Spreckels, CA

Marina, CA

Seaside, CA

Castroville, CA

Monterey, CA

Moss Landing, CA

Carmel Valley, CA

Chualar, CA

San Juan Bautista, CA

Aromas, CA

Pacific Grove, CA

Pebble Beach, CA

Watsonville, CA

Gonzales, CA

Freedom, CA

Hollister, CA

NewsBreak

Salinas trailer fire on Fourth of July leads to one person suffering second-degree burn scars

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) - A trailer fire in Salinas on Thursday night lead to one person suffering second-degree burn scars, according to Salinas Fire. Officials...

Salinas trailer fire on Fourth of July leads to one person suffering second-degree burn scars

Comments / 0