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Wild retail crackdown to force more surveillance at self-checkout after shopper rage explodes & cashier ‘pepper sprayed’
SHOPPERS may soon see a massive increase in security around self-checkout machines as store employees have been forced to handle violent and upset customers. In California, lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would ensure staffing and regulations around self-checkout operations. Supported by state Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and the California Labor Federation, the Retail […]
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Salinas Valley community celebrates National Night Out with food, fun and unity
SALINAS VALLEY — Community members came together last Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out in the Salinas Valley. In Greenfield, the evening was filled with food, games, resources and fun activities, hosted by the Greenfield Police Department at Village Green Park. “Thank you, Greenfield, for coming together to make...
South County land acquisition to help protect from floods, tidal surges
A recently-acquired slice of coastal land near Watsonville will help protect South County and its farmland from flooding, coastal surges and other impacts of global warming. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County announced Tuesday that it has purchased 247 acres at Beach Ranch, where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Volunteers spruce up fairgrounds park
A large group of volunteers showed up to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Aug. 9 to help bring the Paddy Smith Park back to life. Tucked between the JJ Crosetti and the Fire Arts buildings, the sprawling garden space once featured a majestic river stone waterfall, flowering plants and level lawn that served as a quiet respite area at the fairgrounds.
Flooring retailer announces store closure in Visalia
VISALIA – Amidst the backdrop of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings, LL Flooring has announced the closure of 94 stores nationwide, including its Visalia location. LL Flooring is making an effort to be transparent in the process of restructuring by providing public access to the Chapter 11 court filings and the process of restructuring. Like many brick-and-mortar franchises, LL Flooring is experiencing sales declines that have made the closures unavoidable. The company bills itself as a supplier of luxury flooring and has more than 300 locations nationwide.
Car Week brings out laureates of vintage racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Rivalries are easy to develop at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, but none understand more than the rivals themselves. Fortunately, not all rivalries have to be sour—as is the case with vintage race car drivers Ron Erickson and Cooper Dubois, who have been racing their vehicles against each other for years, 12 years for Erickson and four for DuBois, at Laguna Seca.
The Little Car Show: The biggest small car show of Monterey Car Week
If you’re a fan of classic small cars, The Little Car Show during Monterey Car Week will be right up your alley in downtown Pacific Grove, California. There you can find a wide array of “mini, micro, steam, electric and arcane vehicles of 1800cc displacement or less from around the globe.” And it did not disappoint.
Big Lots, LL Flooring to close stores in Salinas. What to know about gift cards, sales
Salinas shoppers will soon have two less retailers to frequent for home fixtures and fittings. LL Flooring and Big Lots are set to close dozens of stores across the country, including locations in Monterey County. ...
Practices resume for South Monterey County sports teams
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week South Monterey County football teams were able to use helmets at practice for the first time and put on full pads at the end of the week to mark the end of the dead period in the Central Coast Section. Gonzales, Soledad, King City...
Northern California forecast: What to expect with milder, windier conditions this weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Friday will be a seasonable day in Northern California ahead of a mild weekend. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Friday's forecast high temperature in downtown Sacramento will be 95 degrees, which was the same high on Thursday. The average for this time of year is 93 degrees.
California Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Doomsday-Driven AI Bill
This month, the California State Assembly is set to vote on Senate Bill 1047, legislation that could significantly disrupt AI research. If history is any guide, California could once again drag the entire country towards unpopular tech regulation. Yet the bill's sponsors have been caught off guard by the backlash from academics and the AI industry. "I did not appreciate how toxic the division is," admitted state Sen. Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco), who introduced the bill.
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