California State

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Santa Monica, CA

Brigid Pfeifer

The world has lost a ground breaking acting legend. On March 29th, 2024, Louis Gossett Jr. passed away in Santa Monica, California. He was 87 years old. Gossett Jr. was born in 1936 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. After obtaining a sports injury at age 17, he was encouraged to participate in a school play. Not long afterwards, he was encouraged to try out for a Broadway play. The rest, as they say, was history.

Academy Award Winning Actor Dies at Age 87

Old Bridge Township, NJ

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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

Texas State

Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Anaheim, CA

Long Beach, CA

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after a deceased man was found alongside a roadway in Anaheim Hills, according to the Anaheim Police Department .

The hunt is on for whoever killed a Long Beach man and left his body in Anaheim Hills

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Aurora, CO

Aurora pit bull owners and other dog lovers made themselves heard Monday during the Aurora City Council meeting. A judge’s recent decision means pit bulls once again aren’t allowed in the city. This prompted owners of the breed to take their grievances to City Hall.

Pit bull owner to Aurora council: ‘You’re not taking my dog’

Los Angeles, CA

Irvine, CA

Last week, members of the Irvine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) conducted an undercover operation at a local hotel after receiving information about an adult female potentially being trafficked for commercial sex work.

L.A. pimp busted in Irvine and a human trafficking victim was rescued

Clifton, VA

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Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Barstow, CA

Yermo, CA

Pain In The Pass

YERMO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A vehicle caught on fire on a major interstate running through the Mojave Desert Sunday afternoon, causing delays for drivers on the end of the weekend commute. Photo above is credit by Arthur Morris)

Vehicle goes up in Flames and Causes Traffic Jam on I-15 Sunday Afternoon

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

Oklahoma State

Sulphur, OK

Bellingham Metro News

SULPHUR, OKLAHOMA - Parts of Sulphur has reportedly been left in ruins following a violent tornado that ripped through the area, according to preliminary social media reports, on the account of twitter users. The damage is extensive, with multiple brick structures partially collapsed and many buildings completely obliterated. Stephen, a user on the X platform (formerly Twitter), shared images of the devastation, highlighting the terrifying aftermath of the On-going storm.

Sulphur Oklahoma Devastated by Violent Tornado

Living at Fusion Studios, 3737 Quebec, can be a total nightmare at times. The past week has been awful. My neighbor delights in turning up his stereo as loud as it will go, making the walls shake and disrupting the entire floor.

Opinion: Disrespectful homeless hotel tenants blast music at Denver's Fusion Studios

Cleanup crews dismantled a homeless encampment at 8th and Navajo in Denver last week without offering the inhabitants anywhere to go. The city swept the encampment because they said it had become a public health hazard.

Tormented souls scatter as Denver shoos off homeless encampment dwellers

Colorado State

You’ll never guess which state just took action to consider funding sober homeless housing: None other the nation’s liberal left coast. If that’s not surprising enough, it’s a Democrat who is sponsoring the bill. California Assembly member Matt Haney of San Francisco wants drug-free housing projects to be able to compete for state money. Right now, those receiving funds must adhere to a “Housing First” philosophy and not turn anyone away for not being sober.

Opinion: Sober homeless housing gains momentum in Denver as California considers it, too

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National Park Week to kick off with Wildflower Day celebration in Mammoth Cave

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park will kick off National Park Week with the annual Wildflower Day celebration and a day of self-guided discovery...

National Park Week to kick off with Wildflower Day celebration in Mammoth Cave

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