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The Modesto Bee

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Hundreds of Stanislaus residents losing CalFresh food assistance due to federal rules

About 720 residents in Stanislaus County have lost CalFresh benefits, as of Nov. 1, because of new federal work requirements. It represents a small percentage of the 85,000 county residents receiving CalFresh food assistance , but the number of those affected will grow as their eligibility comes up for renewal in the months ahead. The county’s Community Services Agency said 2,100 people could lose the assistance if they don’t meet the work requirements under H.R. 1, the federal bill that made changes to the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. CalFresh is the name for SNAP in California. A CSA spokesperson said Tuesday the agency has conducted eligibility assessments for CalFresh recipients through October, and more people are expected to lose benefits each month as additional work requirement assessments are done between November and June, 2027. “Stanislaus County remains committed to supporting community members who rely on CalFresh benefits ,” the CSA said. “When residents lose access to food assistance, it is a concern.” The county will continue to monitor the effects of H.R. 1 on residents and work closely with community partners to help connect eligible individuals and families with available food resources and support services, the agency said. New

Stanislaus County, CA · 1d

USA TODAY

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In-N-Out offers free meals on Wednesday. How to score a burger

Many of your favorite restaurants are offering freebies and deals on Wednesday, Nov. 11 — and In-N-Out Burger isn’t missing out on the opportunity. Veterans Day is Wednesday, a federal holiday when Americans honor those who’ve served in the U.S. armed forces both in the past and present In-N-Out is promoting on its website that those who’ve served or are in active duty can enjoy a free meal at their restaurants on Wednesday. A meal includes any burger, fries and drink on the menu. Other places in California offering Veterans Day deals include Chili’s, Chipotle, Dunkin’, Olive Garden, Starbucks and Shake Shack. What time does In-N-Out open and close? All In-N-Out locations are open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, according to the fast-food chain. What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Veterans Day is slightly different from Memorial Day, which is focused on honoring those who’ve died in service, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs . Veterans Day invites Americans to show gratitude to those who’ve served in war and peacetime. Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Los Angeles and Southern California for the USA

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KRCB 104.9

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The midterm election was a Democratic wave, but underlying numbers show nuance in California

Eric McGhee, fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, notes multiple of the state's congressional Democrats, won in head to heads against other Democrats this November. photo credit: Wikimedia/Mrs. Gemstones It's been over a week since election day, and more races in Sonoma County and around the state are getting settled. The midterm elections on November 3rd delivered big wins for Democratic Party candidates across the country, the county, and the state. Joanna Paun, endorsed by the Sonoma County Democratic Party in the race for the county's 2nd district supervisor seat, officially declared victory a week after election night. Melanie Bagby, also endorsed by the local democratic party, continues to hold a slim lead in the race for 4th district supervisor. Sonoma County will also be represented by three Democrats in Congress in Washington D.C. Eric McGhee, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California said despite the major Democratic Party gains, there's some nuance to the story in California. "If you just look at the races that had both a Democrat and Republican on the ballot, so cross-party contested races, the the swing in those seats was actually smaller than it was in similar seats in

Sonoma County, CA · 2d

USA TODAY

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Research modeling a major earthquake in SoCal is being updated. Why?

Eighteen years ago on Nov. 13, Southern Californians imagined that a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck. It was for a drill that’s since evolved into an annual observance to practice preparedness for the ever-looming Big One . The drill was focused on drop, cover and hold on, a mantra that should — ideally — feel ingrained in Californians in the event of a tremor. The decision to focus it on this guidance, as renowned seismologist Lucy Jones told the USA TODAY Network, was in response to an earthquake in Southern California that year. She was in a room full of emergency managers at the time of the tremor. They all went underneath a table. But news reports captured people running out of buildings, the very response officials say not to do. It’s just one factor that informed the major earthquake drill held that November, a drill that came out of the ShakeOut Scenario. It was a project led by Jones that modeled a magnitude-7.8 earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault, predicted to cause about 1,800 deaths and $213 billion in economic losses. It had been unveiled earlier that year, right around the time of a devastating earthquake in China, Jones said.

Southern California, CA · 15h

fastfoodclub.com

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Six Gold Rush Towns In California Where Old Saloons Still Serve Lunch

California’s Gold Rush towns still have a few old saloons where you can grab a midday meal under the same roof miners once knew. Some of these buildings date back to the 1850s, and they still open their doors for lunch today. This list covers six of them, from...

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southeastagnet.com

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El Nino Expected to be more Intense

Weather forecasters say the El Nino weather pattern that continues to develop can now be the strongest El Nino since record-keeping began in 1950. Snowbirds traveling to this area of the south might find similar weather closer to home. NOAA expected to designate this as a super El Nino. That...

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unearththevoyage.com

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Californians Stock Their Freezers for Less at These 9 Old-School Meat Markets

Some of the best food finds in California hide behind plain signs, gravel lots, and humming deli cases that look like they have not changed in decades. Step inside one of these old-school butcher shops and you start to understand why so many families skip the big grocery chains. The...

California · 2d

MaxPreps

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High school girls basketball rankings: Bishop McNamara starts at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

The race for a national title begins in Maryland as Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) opens at the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 girls basketball rankings. Coming off a 29-3 campaign, the Mustangs return a strong backcourt led by MaxPreps All-American and Texas commit Qandace Samuels alongside standout Jaylah King and Ole Miss commit Nyair McCoy.

California · 2d

2news.com

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Storm breakdown with a variety of graphics

A significant storm moves through the region Friday through early Saturday. Heavy snow is likely in the Sierra and travel is not advised. There are some breaks though, if you do make it to California. The valley will see wind and rain. It will be a cold weekend as well.

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KRCB 104.9

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Massive dangerous waves headed to Northern California coast

The National Weather Service Bay Area office upgraded their high surf warning to extreme with waves up to 50 feet possible over the weekend. photo credit: Wikimedia/Brocken Inaglory Rain and dangerous coastal conditions are on the way to the North Bay in the next few days. The National Weather Service had already put out warnings for major weather risk at Bay Area beaches this weekend. Now forecasters have raised that warning to extreme. National Weather Service Bay Area Meteorologist Joe Merchant said it's because of a large swell headed towards California from a storm off the West Coast. "With that comes some really dangerous breaking waves," Merchant said. "We're going to see breaking waves up to 25 to 35 feet and it would and occasionally over 50 feet at times." The largest breaking waves could come to locations like Maverick's off Half Moon Bay, where big wave surfers are likely to flock . Merchant said the general public should be extremely cautious at the coast this weekend. "There's really no need to get anywhere near the water," Merchant said. He also noted the recent death of a beach goer near Santa Cruz. "Conditions are going to be deadly on or

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

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Major California Aquarium Replaces Decades-Old Exhibit

An aquarium visit requires young children to spend hours observing animals behind static glass, but one California attraction has dismantled its legacy youth wing to break the traditional barrier to viewing. Following a multi-year redevelopment, the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened Ocean in Motion, a bilingual gallery that replaces the facility's...

California · 2d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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ClimatePlan Offers Becerra a Roadmap for Rethinking Transportation Priorities

A new report from ClimatePlan, titled Getting There: A Governor’s Playbook for Making It Easier and More Affordable to Get Around and Live in California, outlines immediate steps the incoming Becerra Administration could take to improve the state’s air quality and prepare for the future by creating fundamental changes in how the state prioritizes transportation projects, distributes funding, and coordinates transportation and housing policy.

California · 18h

cityoftracy.org

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Help Shape Tracy’s Future

TRACY, CA – What should Tracy look like in 2050? The City of Tracy is inviting community members to help answer that question by participating in the City's General Plan Update. The General Plan serves as a long-term blueprint for Tracy’s future, guiding decisions about where and how the...

Tracy, CA · 2d

kymkemp.com

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Rain, Wind, and Waves: A Storm Is Rolling into the Northwest of California

Graphic from US National Weather Service in Eureka. A strong cold front is expected to bring gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall to northwestern California tomorrow, Friday morning, Nov. 13, followed by a powerful swell that could send breaking waves as high as 40 feet onto parts of the North Coast, according to the National Weather Service in Eureka. A total rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected.

California · 1d

Newsweek

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New Images Show California High-Speed Rail Progress

Photographs of six new completed projects of the California high-speed rail project were released on Thursday.

California · 18h

precinctreporter.com

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Becerra, Legislators Put Affordability First

Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Nov. 5 before the three appeared together at a news conference at the State Capitol. It was the first joint public appearance by the “Big Three” Democratic leaders...

California · 2d

The American Bazaar

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Darshana Patel wins California Assembly reelection

Indian American Democrat Darshana Patel has won reelection to the California State Assembly, defeating Republican challenger Carrie Espinoza Villanueva in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. Patel received 96,942 votes, or 60.2 percent, against Espinoza Villanueva’s 64,091 votes, or 39.8 percent, according to the November 10 election update published by...

California · 2d

FOX40

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Death reported from California pumpkin farm E. Coli outbreak

This comes as the health department said Nov. 6 that it was "wrapping up" its investigation into the outbreak.

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

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California Insurance Chief Shields 50,000 Policyholders After Dove Fire Emergency

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has ordered insurance companies to preserve residential property coverage for roughly 50,000 policyholders in Tuolumne, Stanislaus and Calaveras counties, shielding them from non-renewal after the Dove Fire prompted a statewide emergency declaration from Governor Gavin Newsom. Who Qualifies and for How Long. The protection applies...

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