Centralia, WA

Phoenix, AZ

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Chandler, AZ

Greyson F

Some restaurant space remains vacant for months, if not years at a time, while other openings are flipped, renovated, and rented out by new establishments in the blink of an eye. If you haven’t driven by a particular restaurant for a few weeks you might suddenly see something completely new. That is exactly what happened for one downtown establishment in greater Phoenix. After all, when the majority of major sports are in full competition mode, it represents a prime opportunity for casual eateries.

Downtown Restaurant Closed, New Restaurant Already Opened in its Place

Los Angeles, CA

Glendale, CA

L.A. TACO

Seeing strings of light bulbs under a tent as people exchange chit-chat and tacos may very well be a shared experience in Los Angeles, but in cities like Glendale, taco stands still remain a rarity.

Glendale’s Excellent New Taco Stand Harassed By Self-Described “Police Informant”

An investigation was continuing today into an alleged rape of a University of Southern California (USC) student by a Lyft driver outside of her apartment near the University Park campus.

USC Student Allegedly Raped by Lyft Driver on Halloween Night

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

A man suspected of entering Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at Downtown's L.A. Live last night and fatally shooting a diner, who police said he knew, remained at large today. The shooting was reported at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at the entertainment venue at 800 W. Olympic Blvd., adjacent to Crypto.com Arena.

Ski-Masked Suspect Who Fatally Shot Man at L.A. Live Restaurant Last Night Is Sought By Police

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Mayor must make good on campaign promise to keep city safe as surge in robberies plagues Chicago streets. In recent days, Chicago, renowned as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, has experienced a concerning escalation in criminal activities. The city's law enforcement agencies are currently immersed in a comprehensive investigation into a series of robberies that occurred on Sunday morning, involving 14 victims held at gunpoint with one woman being shot.

Chicago Crime Out of Hand: Woman Shot in 1 of 14 Armed Robberies Over 3 Hrs Sunday in Multiple Areas

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Arizona State

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A WOMAN’S BODY was found in Huntington Beach on Monday afternoon (Shutterstock). The body of a woman was found Monday afternoon in Huntington Beach, having “passed away under suspicious circumstances.”

Arrest made in woman’s death

Minnesota State

South Saint Paul, MN

SOUTH ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced today that they have charged two individuals, 22-year-old Tre Iglesias and 20-year-old Andrew Fisher, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in South St Paul on Friday, November 24, 2023, that resulted in the death of 26-year-old Avonte Troy King from South St. Paul. Minnesota.

Two Charged Following Fatal Shooting in South St. Paul

Salem, OR

Robbie Newport

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

Chicago Black, Brown communities unite against sanctuary city vote, advocate for acceptance, unity. Groups representing Chicago's Black and Brown communities gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday morning, aiming to prevent any questions regarding the city's sanctuary status from appearing on the ballot. These groups argue that such inquiries only serve to deepen existing divisions in an already segregated city.

Chicago Black, Brown Communities Protest Sanctuary City Ballot Question, Rejecting Racial Division

Nassau County, NY

Roosevelt, NY

C.J.Teevan

A Nassau County judge released a man this morning accused of "kidnapping" his girlfriend after a loud argument. The two lovers got into it outside her house in Roosevelt on Friday afternoon, according to statements made at the arraignment today of Kamani Roach, 29. According to his very angry girlfriend, as she stood next to his car yelling at him, Roach grabbed her cellphone and shoved her into his car. Then they drove off together -- he and his fuming beloved -- while the clash continued.

Roosevelt woman gets boyfriend arrested for 'kidnapping' her after he drives her to police station

Berkeley, CA

The Berkeley Scanner

Maria Garcia remembers everything that happened on the day she said goodbye to Angel and Jazy, her two oldest sons, for the last time. Jazy, who had just turned 17, surprised everyone that night when he said he was going with Angel, 15, to a friend's quinceañera.

A year after deaths of Angel and Jazy, their mother asks: 'Why?'

Mundelein, IL

Victim escaped, neighbor called 911, prevented tragedy. A migrant is facing charges of aggravated domestic battery and two counts of domestic battery after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill his girlfriend in Mundelein, prosecutors say.

Migrant in Northern Chicago Suburb Charged With Strangling, Threatening to Murder Girlfriend

Colorado State

Police investigate disturbing antisemitic incident in Chicago community. Authorities are launching an investigation into a deeply concerning incident where antisemitic messages were discovered on numerous cars in Jefferson Park over the weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday, law enforcement received reports of cardboard signs bearing antisemitic messages placed on cars in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue. This incident is being treated as a hate crime, and as of now, no suspects are in custody.

In focus: Scenes from Centralia High School Homecoming at Tiger Stadium

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