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How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
The Irvine Police are on the hunt for a chubby package thief on a scooter
A woman is suspected of stealing a package from a Woodbridge doorstep on July 10, according to the Irvine Police Department. The police believe she may be responsible for other thefts. Her bag appears to say, “Here are a few of my favorite things.” Unfortunately, the things in her bag belong to other people.
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Behind Anthem Blue Cross of California's primary care strategy
Anthem Blue Cross of California is creating neighborhood centers for care through a partnership with Astrana Health. In July, Anthem unveiled a partnership with Alhambra, Calif.-based Astrana Health, an independent physician association, on clinics exclusively for Anthem members. The first site opened in Whittier, Calif. Beth Andrsen, president of Anthem...
Bella Sims, Grant House Impress in 200 Freestyle at Speedo Summer Championships
Bella Sims, Grant House Impress in 200 Freestyle at Speedo Summer Championships. After finishing shy of their 2024 Olympic ambitions at last month’s U.S. Olympic Trials, Bella Sims and Grant House each swam the 200 freestyle Friday evening at the Speedo Summer Championships in Irvine, Calif., and posted marks that improved upon their respective Olympic Trials times.
Swims You Might’ve Missed On Day 4 of the Speedo Summer Championships
LCM (50 meters) Beyond the A-finals on Friday night, there were plenty of impressive swims during the fourth finals session of the Speedo Summer Championships in Irvine, California. Pleasanton Seahawks 16-year-old Tim Wu won the men’s 200 free B-final in 1:50.30, dropping almost half a second off his previous-best 1:50.74...
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
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