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Last March, a female reported to police that she was inappropriately touched by a Boys & Girls Club counselor, who was later identified as Elijah Domminic Barrera , 29 years-old, of Fullerton, according to the Garden Grove Police Department .

A former O.C. Boys and Girls Club counselor was arrested for allegedly molesting young girls

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

Los Angeles, CA

Baker, CA

Pain In The Pass

BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The California Highway Patrol has released details on the fatal head-on collision that occurred Saturday afternoon on northbound Interstate 15 that left a woman and two children dead. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

GoFundMe for the 2 of the 3 Killed in Fatal Crash near the Town of Baker on I-15 Freeway Saturday

Blythe, CA

The Quick Historian

LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz. -- The distressing saga of Amanda Nenigar, a 27-year-old woman who vanished over a month ago, came to a tragic end when her lifeless body was discovered beneath a tree, unclothed and approximately a mile from where her abandoned car was found.

Missing woman found dead a mile from her abandoned car

New York City, NY

That’s a wrap for By Chloe. The vegetarian restaurant chain, which rebranded as Beatnic after a lawsuit from its founder, was sold last year to another fast-casual chain, Inday, according to a spokesperson. As part of the acquisition, the six remaining Beatnic locations will be turned into Indays, including one at Rockefeller Center opening on May 1, and another in Boston, which will mark Inday’s first expansion outside of New York. When all of the restaurants are converted, Inday will have 11 locations in total.

The Fast-Casual Bowl Spots Are Cannibalizing Each Other

Oklahoma City, OK

Norman, OK

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By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) A monstrous siege of severe weather is barreling towards the southern and central Plains, stretching its ferocious grasp into the heart of the mid Mississippi Valley according toThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. On the eve of Monday, April 1st, over 5.5 million souls in the path of this impending doom face an enhanced risk of enduring nature’s full wrath. Cities like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Springfield, Norman, and Columbia stand on the brink, with the specter of destruction looming large.

Millions Brace for Cataclysmic Thunderstorms & Tornadoes Across the Plains and Valley on Monday.

Oregon State

Portland, OR

For the first 40 years of its existence, In-N-Out was a uniquely Californian phenomenon: The chain, known for its Double-Double burgers and no-longer-secret menu, originally stuck exclusively to California, not wanting to compromise its strict no-freezer commitment. However, in the 1990s, In-N-Out opened its first out-of-state location in Nevada, and entered Oregon in 2015 with the opening of its Medford store.

In-N-Out’s Portland-Area Expansion Plans, Explained

Texas State

Dallas, TX

Courtney E. Smith is the editor of Eater Dallas. She's a journalist of 20 years who was born and raised in Texas, with bylines in Pitchfork, Wired, Esquire, Yahoo!, Salon, Refinery29, and more. When she's not writing about food, she co-hosts the podcast Songs My Ex Ruined. When we reached...

Can a Steakhouse Make the Transition From Rockwall to Deep Ellum?

Buena Park, CA

Sanrio’s beloved anthropomorphic lazy egg is headed to Buena Park with the opening of Gudetama Cafe, as reported by Secret Los Angeles. The new cafe will open on May 4. The Gudetama Cafe will be the first of its kind in Southern California, though a counterpart opened in Tokyo in 2019 but has since closed. Orange County cafe hasn’t shared its menu yet, but the cafe in Japan served an array of Gudetama-themed dishes and drinks like yellow curry rice enveloped in a bacon blanket and hot chocolate with a Gudetama marshmallow. In addition to food, the Japanese cafe offered a fully immersive experience with Gudetama decorations and merchandise available for purchase. There were also Gudetama cafes in Singapore and Osaka with a similar experience, but they have since closed.

A Gudetama Cafe Is Opening in Buena Park

Irvine, CA

On March 17, two men stole multiple Apple products from a Best Buy , according to the Irvine Police Department . One suspect used a bag to conceal stolen merchandise while the other distracted employees.

The Irvine Police are trying to identify two men who stole Apple products from a Best Buy store

San Diego, CA

Joining an influx of new restaurants choosing to bolster La Jolla’s culinary scene is a cafe and bakeshop that started as a neighborhood pop-up. Pepino is the evolution of a pandemic-born pivot from chef Sebastian Becerra, a native of San Diego and alum of La Jolla High School who returned home in 2019 after nearly a decade spent cooking in fine dining kitchens across the country, including Eleven Madison Park in New York City and Coi and Rich Table in San Francisco.

An All-Day Cafe With Peruvian Roots Will Be Opening in La Jolla

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

Urban Skillet’s half-pound Truffle Banger burger, an ultra-aromatic riff on a classic mushroom-swiss, comes topped with halal bacon — not quite the oxymoron you might think. It’s turkey bacon, cut into thick, rippled ribbons, and balanced atop two smashed beef patties layered with caramelized onions, truffle aioli, and sauteed mushrooms.

Meet the Halal Burger Mini-Chain Making Waves in Minnesota

Atlanta, GA

Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. It is always difficult to say goodbye...

Atlanta’s Restaurant Closings, April Edition

Cleveland, OH

Brown on Cleveland

Cleveland, OH. An Ohio man who killed his sister, her husband, and unborn niece was sentenced today in the Courtroom of Cuyahoga County Judge Rick Bell. Jason David Iverson was found guilty of three counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. As family members on both sides of the aisle awaited sentencing, the question was "why." What happened on September 4, 2023, caused so much turmoil that it cost the lives of three innocent people.

Three Life Sentences: Ohio Man's Brutal Family Murder

Last Tuesday night, a police officer assigned to the Irvine Spectrum was on a follow-up investigation at Target when she learned three people were about to leave the store with Apple AirTags they did not pay for, according to the Irvine Police Department .

The Irvine Police arrested a crew of thieves who stole Apple AirTags from a Target store

Denver, CO

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Inspectors have failed rental units for methamphetamine contamination, hoarding, pest infestations, mold and water damage, sanitation concerns, heating, and lack of utilities, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council.

Meth contamination, hoarding, pests lead to Denver rental inspection failures

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A Beloved Pakistani Pop-Up Is Among the 2024 Hatch Detroit Semifinalists

The top 10 semifinalists for the annual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest have been revealed and this year, four food and drink businesses are competing for their...

A Beloved Pakistani Pop-Up Is Among the 2024 Hatch Detroit Semifinalists

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