Geely says its new AI-powered fast charging system can reverse some of the battery damage caused by fast charging, using micro-pulse currents to add up to 20% more cycle life.
Charging a car in under 5 minutes is great, but not if it wears the battery out years early. Geely claims that its ‘Smart Charging’ addresses that and it is using something that sounds like sorcery.
Last year, reporter Jack Herrera traveled the length of the Rio Grande basin – from its source in Colorado to...
The post The “Water War” in the Rio Grande appeared first on Latino USA.
The developers and electricians at Green Water & Power are celebrating a significant EV charging milestone this month with the deployment and energization of its 10,000th electric vehicle charging port – in just three years. (!)
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed seven dining locations and cited eight others.
Step back in time at this Lodi supper club, with dim lighting, retro vibes and classic continental cuisine.
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Segway and Honda, South Park takes on e-bikes, Rivian’s e-bikes are rolling out to everyone except for customers, Royal Enfield’s e-moto gets a Western price, and more.
Tesla officially launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi last night at its new dedicated factory in Nevada, a plant it says can build 50,000 electric trucks per year.
The Class 8 truck was unveiled in 2017 with production promised for 2019. Seven years later, Tesla says deliveries “start now,” and it detailed a heavily redesigned truck in a 13-post thread on X.
Plus: How Category 5 Hurricane Polo will affect the southwestern United States after making landfall in Baja California.
In response to federal funding cuts, Proposition 38 would allow California to borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology research.
Celebran viajes, cultura y gastronomía para disfrutar la vida después de los 60.
Today, people across the country are celebrating Dolly Parton Day. They’re encouraged to wear rhinestones, listen to her music, and be generous. Sept. 25 was chosen because the date harkens back to the hit song “9 to 5.” It is perhaps the singular ode to the eight-hour American workday. So in Parton’s honor, we look into the origin of that schedule. But first, with world leaders gathering in New York, we check in on how the U.S. war with Iran is affecting African economies.
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Republican Sonja Shaw and Democrat Richard Barrera will compete for the nonpartisan office in the November election.
How does one price a cemetery plot? Are they using dynamic pricing to figure it out? We tackle that question and many more in this week's Indicator newsletter.
Meta's new Muse AI assistant is having a moment — and it's kind of adorable. Meta announced a slew of new integrations for its AI assistant at a company event this week, including a customizable furry lil’ avatar and a Tamogatchi-like wearable device for interacting with it.
Plus, Wall Street is betting billions on growing demand for cybersecurity in the age of AI and social media platform Discord enters its age-gating era.
Anita Ramaswamy at The Information is here to help us unpack the week in tech.
I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away — New York Times
Meta Tests Muse AI Agent Calls That Are Actually Made By Humans in a Call Center — 404 Media
CrowdStrike and Okta Trade at Big Premiums Despite Unproven AI Payoff — The Information
Discord’s age-verification era is upon us, despite community backlash — Tech Crunch
Editor’s note: Change Agents of South Dakota says “0ur goal is to keep the extremists out and help elect moderate, thoughtful, responsible candidates into office. We are not partisan.”
After interviewing candidates for South Dakota Secretary of State, we endorsed Terrance Davis for that extremely important position. Mr. Davis does not support any one person’s or group’s political agenda. He supports us, “We The People.”
Our other endorsements, previously published are, Kenny Anderson, Curt Soeh, and Rick Bondander for Minnieheha County Commission.
Curt Deedrich for Minnehaha County Auditor.
Frank Kloucek for South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
Brian Bengs for U.S. Senator.
We have interviewed all these candidates. We believe these are the right people for the jobs they want to perform on our behalf.
There is a mixture of Independents, Republicans, and Democrats in our endorsements. We are truly non-partisan.
We are endorsing NO votes on Amendments I and L. Amendment I hurts people in need. Amendment L nullifies majority rule, replacing it with the tyranny of the minority.
Early voting has now started.
We hope you do. It matters.
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Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
Jack Black’s candid CPAP confession is sparking a bigger conversation about sleep apnea, diagnosis and the next generation of treatments.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the information to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter this week.
An investigation has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies have wasted tens of millions of dollars pursuing uninformed plans to increase detention capacity, and the total will likely rise due to ongoing mismanagement. The U.S. Government Accountability Office report released Thursday documents costly problems with several initiatives ICE has pursued since President Donald Trump returned to office and ordered the mass detention and deportation of people who were in the country illegally. Among the outlays singled out in the report was nearly $3 million spent on tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used and $20 million that was spent maintaining purchased warehouses that are being sold without ever housing a single detainee.
She’s the third assistant city manager to leave the city this year. Of the four assistant city manager positions, two are already open.
Democrat Eleni Kounalakis and Republican Jennifer Hawks are running in the Nov. 3 election.
The crash happened along Douglas Boulevard shortly before 4 p.m., police said.
The White House found some of the messages it received from spouses so pressing that it has referred them to federal agencies for help.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return ballots he seized while running as a Republican gubernatorial candidate, California’s high court ruled.
Only official tours can go to the site of the magnificent Spanish-Mediterranean castle, which was heavily damaged in 2015 by a flood.
The CSU currently requires students whose native language is not English to take the TOEFL to be considered for admission.
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Families now have more ways to keep kids connected without jumping straight to a fully connected smartphone.
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The restaurant, famous for its tacos and bar, will open this fall, according to its owners. Here’s where.
As Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh attempts to limit forward guidance, analysts are zeroed in on other Fed officials’ public comments. Turns out, they’ve got plenty to say. In this episode, central bankers make their voices heard. Plus: Layoffs push workers to pivot careers entirely, catastrophe modelers warn a strong El Niño is brewing, and potato farmers struggle in the wake of an excellent growing season.
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The bipartisan California Food Caucus was established in August and will focus on food production, economic development and food access and insecurity.
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The fire has burned more than a week and closed an area that includes Glacier Point Road. Access to Yosemite Valley is mostly unaffected.
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The city considered using the property for a sports complex or a homeless shelter. Here’s why it’s selling.
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Kiley’s campaign sent a cease and desist letter to ABC10 (KXTV) on Monday, demanding the Sacramento news station stop airing the ad.
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Overton said she would “follow the statutory requirements” for FDA commissioners and give Trump her best advice.
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“A statewide strategy is critical to ensure that all 116 colleges can participate in this transformation regardless of local resources.”
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“For individuals with signs and symptoms indicating obstructive sleep apnea, this test can accurately identify the condition 90% of the time.”
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The widow of a retired CHP officer who died when his motorcycle slammed into a car driven by developer Phil Oates is seeking $45 million.
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Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure and wearables want to track it. Doctors are not convinced.
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The driver of the vehicle was shot four times, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said.
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The district ended the year $10.5 million above projections, but its chief business officer warned that available reserves remained too low.
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Most agencies missed a deadline to adopt cloud security standards. The DHS IG found CISA lacks the authority to enforce its "binding operational directives."
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Digital detox is becoming less about temporarily unplugging and more about building everyday habits that put people back in control of their screen time.
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While some social media users suggested the move showed apathy from both candidates, there’s another explanation.
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The Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a program aiming to provide low-interest loans to first-time middle-income homebuyers.
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Gen Z and millennials are driving demand for eco-friendly detergent, but convenience alone does not remove tough stains.
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The $7.4 million Arden Way project is testing safety features that could be used on future Sacramento County roads.
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For autumn, a nationwide restaurant chain is launching a new limited-time menu with fall flavors, along with a “Fonduegiving” giveaway.
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Volkswagen’s electric minibus will not return for the 2027 model year as expected, after another delay.
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Parents now have more ways to keep kids connected without jumping straight to a fully connected smartphone.
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The settlement is for purchasers of certain models of iPhones between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
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A Stanislaus County patient died of the virus as cases spike in California.
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Temperatures are forecast to remain above normal across much of California through December.
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Five current and former civilian workers are asking the MSPB to order the government to pay reservist differential pay it owes going all the way back to 2009.
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I took an at-home sleep apnea test and was surprised by the results. Here’s what happened.
Find out how quarterly distributed solar capacity growth compares to that of other power sectors.
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Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” broke the speed limit in 55% of the 30 km/h segments a Belgian road safety group tested in Brussels, averaging 44 km/h where the legal limit is 30 km/h.
The results land less than two weeks before EU member states vote on approving FSD across the whole bloc. And speeding is exactly the issue Sweden and France have already flagged.
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"There are really great resources on the site that can be used for anyone, particularly those that really need ... help," said Alana Vivolo-Kantor.
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The IG found DOJ continues to lack a strategy for managing the risks of so-called "ubiquitous technical surveillance” on its employees and operations.
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Your smartwatch says it tracks blood pressure. The American Heart Association says not so fast.
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NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into comma.ai’s aftermarket driver assistance devices after five crashes where cars running openpilot plowed into stopped or slow-moving vehicles in their own lane. Two of those crashes killed three people.
The probe covers an estimated 30,000 comma three, comma 3X, and comma four devices. It’s the biggest regulatory problem for George Hotz’s startup since NHTSA pushed it to cancel its first product back in 2016.
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The redheaded comedian was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt.
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It took 30 hours to get more than 1 million pieces of data off the cellphone and included where the phone traveled and messages from group chats.
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Being a one-car family works great right up until the moment two people need to be in two different places. Maybe your spouse took the car to work, but you need to grab groceries. Maybe you’ve got to pick up a kid from daycare. Perhaps you’re meeting a friend for coffee, heading to the gym, or just running some mundane errand that happens to require going a few miles across town.
Those are the moments when a second car starts sounding awfully convenient.
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Nearly 60,000 people in California won Powerball prizes.
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Building on its nearly 10-year history, Mercedes-Benz secured first rights to ProLogium’s latest Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells.
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"The idea again is that all of this future growth gets to be tax free and it helps for a lot of different reasons like RMDs and Medicare," said Thiago Glieger.
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The 19-year-old man’s family now faces the “painful and difficult process” of recovering his body and bringing him home.
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Newer enzyme-based formulas are improving, but the category still has a performance gap it has not fully closed.
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The state medical examiner found the teen’s manner and cause of death to be undetermined.
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More than 125,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to more than $1,500, the lottery said.
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Following right alongside the early Amazon Prime Day deals that are live, we’ve got two new Prime Day sales leading today’s Green Deals. First, there’s the massive Anker eufy Early Prime Day Sale with up to 46% savings on security and cleaning devices, like the SoloCam S340 Solar Security 4-Cam Pack with a HomeBase S380 and 1TB hard drive at a $620 low, among many others. Next is EcoFlow’s Prime Day + September Monthly Madness flash sale with two EcoCredit promotions alongside four power station deals starting from $938. We also spotted the EGO 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with either 2x or 3x 5.0Ah batteries starting from $649, as well as the final days of Lectric’s XPress2 Long-Range Cruiser e-bike backorder bundle for a FREE $723 extra battery package at $1,399, a 40V Worx string trimmer 2x battery bundle, and more down below. There are also the hangover deals from the last few days that can be found down at the bottom of the page, like the yesterday’s exclusive $1,000 savings on Jackery’s 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus power station to the $2,499 annual low, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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The Sonoma winery was founded in 1858 and has seen years of operational and financial restructuring.
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The country star brought her Middle of Nowhere tour to the T-Mobile Center on Wednesday.
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Most Davis voters will choose their school board representative this November. Candidates range in funding, support and experience levels.
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More than 30 top spots for Mexican food can be found in California, Yelp says.
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"I think it's kind of irresponsible to think that we're ever going to arrest or seize our way out of the drug problem," said Eric Balliet.
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The new venue at 1850 Douglas Blvd. is scheduled to open in January 2027.
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Yes the fart walk is a real thing and yes doctors say you should be doing it after dinner.
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued demands for financial records from Mizzou’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
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West Sacramento voters will decide two City Council races this November, including an open seat in the 3rd District. Here’s what to know about the candidates.
The race to artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is often framed as a winner-takes-all contest. But RAND's David Frelinger and Karl Mueller argue that, as the United States runs this race against China, it must focus on avoiding disaster along the way. They propose an "AGI Rideout" strategy aimed at preventing conflict, building resilience, and navigating the risks of advanced AI.
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This morning, we continue our conversation with Yvette Fernandez, a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau and Nevada Public Radio, about some of the biggest economic news stories coming out of the state. In this episode, we hear how tariffs and immigration enforcement are hampering Las Vegas' tourism rebound and how Nevada is trying to establish guardrails for AI data centers. But first, what's behind this latest surge in bond yields?
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Kia’s off-road electric SUV might be real after all. New patent images reveal what could be the production version of the EV9 ADVNTR.
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Tesla has lined up at least 11 Semi electric trucks wearing customer logos outside its new Nevada factory, a clear sign that the automaker plans to parade its fleet customers at tonight’s Semi launch event.
A drone flyover of the plant shows trucks branded for PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC, OK Produce, and a few others parked in a neat row by the factory.
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Learn about indigenous ingredients and cuisine at this fundraiser supporting Sacramento health nonprofit
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Edwards is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
What are the best snoring solutions for couples? These devices and hacks can lead to a better night’s sleep.
El Festival de Cine de San Sebastián tiene algo de maratón: durante nueve días, películas, nombres e historias se suceden a un ritmo que hace imposible verlo todo. Pero entre lo que he podido ver en esta edición hay tres películas muy diferentes que se han quedado conmigo. Una revisita a Thomas Mann en su regreso a la Alemania de posguerra; otra se adentra en el Nueva York artístico y gay de los años 1980 en plena crisis del sida; y la tercera encuentra, en el universo underground neoyorquino, una historia inesperadamente tierna sobre crecer. Son Fatherland, The Man I Love y Club Kid: tres películas que recomiendo buscar cuando continúen su recorrido después del festival.
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The driver who won 84 Cup races, and who found a new batch of fans as an enthusiastic race commentator, shared the news via statement.
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Waymo has released new crash data which claims not only an 82% reduction in crashes, but for the first time says the number of injuries that have been avoided by its robotaxi operation.
With a variety of elevations and climates, California has one of the longest fall foliage seasons in the nation.
Gray, in an interview with The Sacramento Bee, criticized both political parties for what he called “virtue signaling.”
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“Major ocean overwash” is reported on N.C. 12 between the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe as North Carolina’s Outer Banks feel the effects of a nor’easter.
The average rate on a traditional 30-year fixed mortgage just rose above 7.1% — the highest it’s been in more than two years. That’s pushing more people toward adjustable-rate mortgages, where the rate changes typically after five, seven, or 10 years. But these mortgages can be a riskier bet. We hear more. Then, we learn how changes to immigration policy are impacting hospitality workers and the Latin entertainment industry in Las Vegas.
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The ballot measure aims to overturn a nearly 40-year-old ban on public financing in local political campaigns.
The measure is one of two that would undermine the proposed one-time, 5% billionaire wealth tax. But that’s not all it does.
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When I served as a state trooper, enforcing the law and protecting people’s constitutional rights were never competing responsibilities.
They were the job.
That same principle should guide the person South Dakota entrusts with administering our elections.
Our state constitution begins its article on elections with remarkably clear language: “Elections shall be free and equal.” It says no civil or military power may interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote. It also says that every U.S. citizen 18 or older who meets our residency and registration requirements is entitled to vote, while giving the Legislature authority to establish reasonable requirements to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Those principles do not contradict each other.
We can protect the integrity of our elections and protect the rights of eligible voters. In fact, we have to do both.
A dispute unfolding in South Dakota this year shows why that distinction matters.
During the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 175, which requires documentary proof of citizenship from new voter registration applicants. Without the required documentation, an applicant can be registered as a “federal-only” voter, able to vote in federal contests but not state or local elections.
There is a legitimate public discussion to have about that policy. But there is another question that matters just as much to the Secretary of State: What happens after a law is passed?
The League of Women Voters of South Dakota petitioned the State Board of Elections for changes to how the new requirement was administered. Among the issues it raised were how certain documents could be submitted and what happened when a voter was placed into federal-only status.
The Board ultimately rejected the petition on a procedural issue. South Dakota Searchlightreported on that July 8 decision.
Heather Baxter, now the Republican nominee for Secretary of State and a supporter of SB 175 during the legislative session, submitted written comments opposing the League’s proposals. She characterized them as “a way for the League to abolish SB175” and argued against allowing photocopies of certain identification documents.
But that was not the end of the issue.
On Aug. 24, the League and Sioux Falls resident Jaysen Hill filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Monae Johnson and members of the State Board of Elections. Importantly, the plaintiffs do not ask the court to eliminate South Dakota’s documentary proof-of-citizenship requirement. Their claims challenge aspects of how the state has implemented it. The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that some federal-only voters were not accurately informed why their registrations had been restricted or how to correct the problem. Read the federal complaint and case materials.
Hill’s experience illustrates why administration matters.
According to the lawsuit, he mailed his registration with a photocopy of his South Dakota identification card and was classified as a federal-only voter. But the notice he received said the problem involved his residential address, even though he had supplied one. He alleges he did not learn what he actually needed to correct in time to vote in state and local contests in the June primary. Those remain allegations in ongoing litigation, not final findings by a court.
Then something important happened.
After the lawsuit was filed and a federal judge heard arguments, Secretary Johnson issued new guidance to county auditors. Her office provided separate notice letters for different reasons a voter might receive federal-only status, directed auditors to stop sending inaccurate notices, and instructed them to send corrected information to affected voters so they would have an opportunity to restore full-voter status before the registration deadline. South Dakota Searchlight reported on those changes Sept. 15.
Three days later, U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte denied the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction as moot. His reason is important: the Secretary of State had made the changes requested in that motion and had committed not to return to the prior practice. The order did not resolve every issue in the broader lawsuit, which remains active. Read Judge Schulte’s Sept. 18 order.
To me, there is a lesson here that is larger than one bill, one lawsuit or one election. Passing an election law is one thing. Administering it fairly and competently is another.
The Secretary of State is not simply an advocate for election legislation. The office has to turn laws into forms, instructions, computer systems, deadlines and procedures that county auditors can actually administer and South Dakotans can actually understand.
When a problem emerges, the question should not begin with which political side raised it. The question should be: Is there a problem, and what does the law require us to do about it?
My background in law enforcement shaped how I think about that responsibility. A law enforcement officer has authority, but that authority exists within a constitutional framework. You enforce the law, follow the facts, and respect due process. You are responsible for protecting the rights of the people you serve.
Election administration deserves the same discipline.
If someone is not legally eligible to vote, our election laws should prevent an unlawful ballot from being cast. But when a South Dakotan is legally entitled to vote, our government should administer those laws accurately enough that the voter knows what is required and has a fair opportunity to exercise that right.
That should not be a partisan proposition.
Election integrity does not require us to choose between enforcing the rules and protecting voting rights. Good election administration requires both. Election integrity does not require us to choose between enforcing the rules and protecting voting rights. Good election administration requires both.
Terrence Davis is the Democratic candidate for South Dakota Secretary of State. A Sioux Falls resident, husband and father, Davis previously served as a state trooper in Tennessee and with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and later worked with East River Legal Services. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Public Policy and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Law and Policy. This is his first campaign for elected office.
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AI is the big item on the agenda this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President Trump in Washington, D.C.
The talks come after a firestorm of news that has brought AI safety front and center: the hack of Hugging Face by rogue OpenAI agents, the resignation of an Anthropic researcher, plus calls by AI leaders to pace the frontier always met with the rejoinder, “what about China?”
Samm Sacks, senior fellow at the think tank New America, tells us more about China's approach to these AI talks.
“ US and China Hail Talks as Positive Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit” from Bloomberg
“ US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China, Bessent says” from Associated Press
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As the fall harvest gets underway, many farmers are in the red. While crop prices have improved somewhat since last year, operating costs have increased, led by record high diesel prices.
So far, the Dome Fire has burned more than 3,700 acres.
Firefighters with Cal Fire’s Amador-El Dorado unit responded to the scene.
Nine dead birds and 112 mosquito samples in the area have tested positive for the virus, according to the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Newsom vetoes AB 1729 that would encourage state worker telework policies. Here’s what the bill’s author has to say.
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Though Californian cities dominated the top ranks in the WalletHub survey, some cities scored surprisingly low.
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Designers share the small moves — from statement lighting to bold artwork and layered walls — that make a room feel unmistakably yours.
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The approval includes a condition requiring a deceleration taper lane at the Sierra Wilds entrance on Wildcat Boulevard.
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Waking up exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Sleep apnea could be the culprit, and countless women don’t know they have it.
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House and Senate Democrats outlined options for attempting to override the Trump administration’s planned pay freeze for most civilian employees in 2027.
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The ad — titled “Duck” — began airing earlier this week on ABC10 (KXTV) and seeks to tie Rep. Kevin Kiley to President Donald Trump.
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The bureau said in a statement Wednesday that it was aware of the claims, but didn't know the “point of breach.”
Bad news first: Mortgage rates are topping 7% and, fittingly, mortgage applications are down. On the bright side, home prices aren’t completely frozen and listings are actually up. Question is, in this stuck housing market, when will things budge? Also in this episode: A running resurgence parallels popularity peaks in the aughts and ‘80s, Nashville-style hot chicken sees international success, and writer Robin Wigglesworth argues the bond market built the modern world in his new book, “A Fabulous Debt.”
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Enrollment in Davis schools has declined for more than a decade, and district projections show the losses could continue for years.
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Starks is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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Two of the White House’s picks have sat in limbo for more than a year, while a third stalled over the summer.
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A hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo continues towards Baja California as El Niño continues to support tropical storms.
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The main character home trend is bringing personality, individuality and bold style to interior design. Here’s how to make your home feel uniquely yours.
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The two-bedroom, two-bathroom house on two parcels is surrounded by mature trees, gardens and views toward the city’s downtown and the bay.
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Connecticut's Green Bank made solar on schools simple. Its public financing approach is a model other states can copy.
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Ground chicken, Italian seasoning, one egg and a topping nobody expected — this is the simplest viral recipe of 2026.
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Sacramento police said officers found materials associated with making explosives in his home.
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How the city hopes to address the needs of “high utilizers” of EMS services — often unhoused people with health and substance use issues.
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The Cold War-era fighter plane was a staple of UK airshows for two decades before it was eventually acquired by a U.S. military contractor for training missions.
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A 6- to 10-inch piece of concrete fell from the overpass after the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Volkswagen launched the new ID. Buzz Cargo with a longer wheelbase, offering more space and updated software. Prices start at about $60,000, but a cheaper version will go on sale soon.
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It's the first major combat pay bump in more than two decades.
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An Ada County detective uncovered the identity of the “Unknown Wanderer.” Authorities are looking into possible ties to Chicago deaths.
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The four leaders each have ties to academic, Big Tech, and the Obama and Biden administrations.
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Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, at a global debut in London today. It’s an SUV with up to 888 PS (876 hp), a 113 kWh battery, and up to 375 miles (600 km WLTP) of range.
The Torcal becomes Bentley’s fourth model line, alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga. It’s designed, engineered, and built in Crewe, England.
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You're ready for retirement, but do you know the best day to retire?
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Food companies quadrupled their high-protein product lines in a decade. The reason has more to do with sales than science.
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"This will be the very first U.S. based sled track anywhere on the continental United States," said Nancy Maloy.
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This is hardly the first time the influencer is making headlines for the wrong reasons.
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The total loss to the business was approximately $2,321,759, according to the court documents, according to officals.
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“No one is going to invest in Cuba under their current governance model,” Rubio said.
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The family-owned restaurant announced on social media that its final day of business is Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Could eating arugula before every meal really help your digestion? Dietitians explain the science behind the trend.
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The state's $1 million fine comes less than a month after Floodlight’s visual investigation publicly exposed the Vineland site’s generator fleet for the first time
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Prop. 40 supporters call the tax a small price for billionaires. Critics warn wealthy Californians may flee.
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A Navy helicopter plucked the pilot from the water after the MK-58A Hawker Hunter fighter jet experience a total engine failure while conducting exercises off the Central Coast.
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The Marine Mammal Center is still on the lookout for the whale, but asks the public to not interfere with Rio’s journey.
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"Our defense industrial base ... makes at least as much money from selling to allies and partners as it does selling to the U.S. government," said Jim Reynolds.
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“This old boy was built different,” the hunter said in a Facebook post.
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The staggered Terminal B road closures began early Wednesday and will continue into late October.
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Leading our midweek Green Deals is the exclusive 5,040Wh Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station undercutting the brand’s early Prime Day Sale with $1000 savings to the $2,499 annual low. We also have the Bluetti 6th Anniversary Power Week Sale on its last day with exclusive savings from $799, as well as the Worx GT 3.0 20V 12-inch 2-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer and Edger coming with 2x batteries and a spool at an $80 2026 low. From there, we have the 700 CFM Greenworks 80V Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with $60 savings, as well as some outdoor-ready devices for lighting, cooking, warmth, and more. There are also the hangover deals from the last two days that can be found down at the bottom of the page, like the yesterday’s full Jackery Early Access Prime Day Sale lineup, the Lectric Car-Free flash sale with up to $804 e-bike savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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One recalled product poses a “deadly fall hazard,” a major retailer said.
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Asked whether President Donald Trump would meet Putin for talks about the war in Ukraine, Rubio said the president is willing to engage with anyone, including people he disagrees with.
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When the two-lane highway opened in 1926, a trip from Fresno to Yosemite Valley could be made in five hours, “without speeding.”
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Two e-motorcycles were stopped by officers and towed after they were seen in the mall Friday night.
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Nearly 220,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $2 million in the drawing, the lottery said.
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Ford has filed for a new patent showing a multi-use tailgate on the front end of a truck, with the possibility of putting a whole television inside the tailgate. It seems likely to apply to the upcoming Fathom.
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The regulatory process is expected to finalize in 2027.
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Police said the woman assaulted three people, including a 15-year-old, before barricading herself inside an apartment.
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Meghan Biggs will be VP of finance and accounting for WETA.
The post Comings and goings: WETA hires finance VP, AmDoc promotes staff … appeared first on Current.
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The limited-time treat arrives just in time for National Coffee Day.
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The 18-member board sets policy and provides guidance for the 73 districts that make up the California Community Colleges system.
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"We really want everyone to understand that everyone is a creator and a user of copyrighted works every day," said Miriam Lord.
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A rare earthquake was recorded early Wednesday near Brevard, North Carolina, a tourist destination known for its proximity to dozens of waterfalls.
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What to know about the product and the action.
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‘Caso 1992’, su primera serie de ficción que puede verse gratuitamente en YouTube.
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The Air Force says China Aerospace Studies Institute's mission will continue, despite the center's director saying it is closing its doors.
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The products were not properly inspected, federal officials say, and bore a false inspection mark. Consumers should not eat any of the meat.
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Bloating and gas have a billion dollar supplement market behind them. Here is what gut doctors say about it.
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In this episode of Unbuffered, Chris and Sean break down the flawed realities behind national broadband data and policy.
Attacks on Russian oil refineries have contributed to rising diesel prices in recent months. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly yesterday to urge him to stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy said his side is ready for an "energy ceasefire” — if Russia would do the same. Also on the show: Fed public comments, cuts to ACA coverage, home sales, and more.
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Tesla’s racism trial in California opened Monday with a bad day for the company’s lawyers. The first witness testified that a senior Tesla in-house attorney had called him last week and let him believe he was working for the state, according to Law360 (paywall).
That same morning, Tesla’s outside counsel told the judge the N-word is a “term of respect and endearment” in the Black community. Both happened in front of Judge Peter Borkon, the one person who will decide the case.
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Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.
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“Because the temperatures are generally more tolerable than a sauna room, you can spend more time reaping the benefits.”
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An Intertek lab in the UK found just 3.4 ppm of lithium in a sample of Donut Lab’s “solid-state” battery, and the Finnish startup is now using that result to argue its cell is neither lithium-ion nor sodium-ion.
But the report measured just two elements, on a cell Donut Lab took apart itself. And nine months after CES, there’s still no production vehicle running on the battery.
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General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric are running a deal to give new EV buyers a free charger, get paid to charge, and save the grid all at the same time. What’s not to love?
Just before the deadline, an employee sent a batch of payments by Priority Mail without realizing each box of documents required a $5 fee.
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With more than 250 km (~155 miles) of battery-only range, genuine off-road capability, and a range extending ICE motor that pushes total range well past 1,000 km (~620 miles), VinFast’s new VF Wild is shaping up to be an interesting entry in the electrified truck race.
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Backers call it a commonsense, bipartisan measure, but critics say it’s driven by President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud.
Whether a business is considered “small” in the government’s eyes is pretty important. It determines whether the business is eligible for federal aid money and federal contracts. Now, the Small Business Administration is proposing some changes to how it defines “small business.” We'll explain. Then, we’ll dig into the state of AI protections and trade ahead of this week's meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Proposition 2 could have major consequences for the state’s fiscal future, including how deep legislators will have to cut in a major downturn.
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In a dutifully ingratiating piece that’s sure to meet with President Trump’s approval, our senior senator John Thune a few days ago posted a string of predictably flattering observations about Trump in his weekly column, titled “Promises made, promises kept.”
Thune’s missive is off, way off, and reflects the fact that Trump supporters are living in a political fantasyland.
Thune starts by noting that two years ago “our country was dealing with an inflation crisis.” That’s a gross exaggeration. In December 2024, U.S. inflation stood at 2.9%. That was just about the average inflation rate for the ten years prior, and nearly a full percent lower than the 3.77% average inflation rate for the 50 years prior. Thune’s claim that Trump inherited an inflation “crisis” is not only baloney, its implication that Trump, whose vow to do something about it on day one was a promise made and kept is spectacularly wrong. Inflation has worsened under Trump . Inflation over the last 12 months was 3.4%.
Thune also notes that the country was facing an “historic immigration crisis” when Trump took office in 2025. Trump promised to do something about it, but I don’t get where things have improved on the immigration front since Trump took over. Illegal crossings are down, but the larger humanitarian crisis that caused them in the first place still exists, shaming our country’s indifference to it. Meantime, Trump’s hard line policies toward removing undocumented aliens have backfired to the point where most Americans dislike them. Inhumane tactics and conditions are widely reported, and there have been economic consequences. Labor shortages around the country have been cropping up, a situation that the Trump administration has ignored. On a local note, the Economic Policy Institute says that if Trump achieves its deportation targets, 6,000 jobs will be lost in South Dakota. Thune thinks this is praiseworthy? Please.
Thune rejoices that Americans got a tax cut this year from Trump’s “Working Families Tax Cut.” The Treasury Dept. calculates that families saved $1300-$1700 a year on taxes in 2026, which only tells part of the story. According to the congressional Joint Economic Committee - Minority, Trump’s tariffs, actually a tax because Americans pay them, cost American families about $1700 each in 2025, effectively canceling out the tax cut’s savings.
Then after this litany of misinformation, Thune concludes: “Our work is not done.”
To which I repeat a friend’s mantra: SO MUCH WINNING!! Stop it, Donnie. I can’t take it anymore.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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The global beauty market is expected to hit almost $600 billion by 2030, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. And just like pretty much every industry, it's being transformed by AI.
L’Oréal and OpenAI announced a partnership this summer to bring virtual makeup try-ons and product discovery to ChatGPT. An AI styling firm called Alta is integrating e.l.f. Beauty products into its virtual try on avatars. And consumers are increasingly looking to chatbots for skincare and makeup recommendations.
Apparently beauty inquiries account for almost half of generative AI retail referral traffic, according to market research firm EuroMonitor. For more we're joined by fashion-tech journalist and consultant Maghan McDowell, who's been following this trend.
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“Mayday, mayday, mayday, I have lost thrust in my engine,” the pilot can be heard saying over the radio.
Should a bad left turn cost $45 million? Closing arguments begin in wrongful death case against Sacramento Kings minority owner Phil Oates
A field representative for Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, D-San Francisco, was seized because of an expired work visa, feds say.
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The town of Belden, California, is being sold by its current owner after nearly 40 years. Here’s what you can get for just under $5 million.
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About 1.79 million Californians are enrolled through Covered California — the state-managed marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act.
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Widespread manipulation of customer surveys by Postal Service employees contributed to a spike in customer satisfaction scores, an OIG report found.
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Open enrollment is underway for California state workers. Here’s how and when to elect benefit plans.
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Nearly half of all agencies now have full access to Treasury's "Do Not Pay" database, with more progress expected in the near term.
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The average electrical customer will receive $75 credit on their August or September bill, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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The location first opened in 2021 and was among a number of franchised stores in the Sacramento area.
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The fire has burned more than 3,500 acres near Yosemite’s southern entrance since last Tuesday. The cause is still under investigation.
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"Customer support has really evolved into meeting the customer where they want to be," said Kevin McCreight.
"This is a really meaningful change for a lot contractors, particularly mid-tier contractors," said Dan Ramish
Diesel costs have nearly doubled over the last year, breaking record highs. In fact, some lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to halt all diesel exports until they cool off. But experts say it's a recipe for price chaos that will leave us right back where we started. Also in this episode: A wide crude oil spread persists, butter and cheese become a bright spot on grocery receipts, and local bank consolidations leave customers frustrated.
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The restaurant’s permanent closure comes after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July. Its last day is Sept. 26.
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The personal finance website WalletHub assessed 182 cities across the country on metrics such as employment and healthcare access for women.
"This move is all about giving our base commanders the tools and authority they need to get the job done,” Vice Adm. Scott Gray said.
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Shoppers say a favorite jar has "barely decreased since March" — here's what to look for before you buy one.
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Kristoffer Hans Pfister, who has a history of mental illness, allegedly fashioned a noose out of a dog leash while threatening a man he perceived as Muslim.
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The personal finance website WalletHub assessed 182 cities across the country on metrics such as employment and healthcare access for women.
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The Dome Fire started Sept. 15 near the Chilnualna Falls trailhead. It continues to burn near Wawona and the park’s Southern Entrance.
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The animal shelter reduced its pending service requests after filling staffing vacancies and streamlining processes, the city said.
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The Stockton player hit a $135,000 progressive jackpot at an Elk Grove casino.
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Kirk Thomson apologized for language in posts from what he described as his personal social media account.
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the upcoming R3 crossover will come in “materially lower” than the R2 on price, and that a follow-up model, the R4, will push prices down further still.
He didn’t give a number. But it’s the clearest sign yet that Rivian plans to keep walking its lineup down toward the heart of the market after the R2 launch.
Overall trust remains low, but the Partnership for Public Service highlighted one long-time trend: The public holds more positive views of civil servants.
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Porsche’s upcoming Boxster EV has been spotted in California, Supercharging at a Tesla Supercharger, adding to speculation over the car’s release timing and details.
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We see the signs everywhere — communities challenging concentrated corporate control and asserting their power to shape the essential systems they depend on.
OPM says it’s removing the hurdle as a way to help agencies distinguish high levels of performance.
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Behind the viral hype of infrared sauna blankets, a new pilot study quantifies the physiological effects of a 60-minute session.
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The same Philadelphia facility that had the radar outages in the spring of 2025 lost both its primary and backup data lines at the same time on Monday.
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The major hurricane could strengthen further as it surfs up the Mexican coast on “Kelvin waves.”
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Tesla has been named the primary truck supplier for the largest electric Class 8 order in US history: 2,500 battery-electric trucks bought through a new shipper alliance called ZET SCALE.
The order on its own would nearly double the number of electric Class 8 trucks on US roads, and the alliance says it’s targeting more than 10,000 over time.
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Check your freezer.
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Fire marshals like them, luxury-candle lovers swear by them, and they're quietly becoming one of the season's top gifts — here's how the flame-free devices actually work.
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New payment infrastructure is giving small businesses more ways to connect customer payments with the money they use for everyday operations.
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Blending removes the curds, keeps the protein and turns cottage cheese into something people will actually eat.
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Another press conference is scheduled to address blunt force trauma to Wells’ body and where his cellphone went after leaving Horn Island.
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Dumbphone conversion is giving people new ways to cut distractions and take back control of their screen time without giving up technology completely.
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Azaria Higginbotham was last seen near Meadowhaven Drive and Power Inn Road at approximately 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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The juice franchise serves an assortment of healthy foods, including sandwiches, acai bowls and various breakfast items.
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Del 1 al 3 de octubre, se realiza en el Koubek Center la segunda edición de Noir Week Miami.
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In all, 15 California schools made the top 100 of the national list of best colleges for 2027 from U.S. News & World Report.
"They're building some flexibility in, at the same time, they're trying to say we're going to stay commercial," said Emily Murphy.
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The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 1 candidates differ on which agency should be more responsible for homelessness.
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“Rendezvous is a rare example of a Tahoe home where the original 1970s design language has been embraced rather than erased.”
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Newsom spoke with European Union Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra on Tuesday during New York’s Climate Week.
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She served with the office from 2006 through 2020, but officials said her relationship with the agency continued long after her formal employment ended.
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People who eat the recalled products “run the risk of adverse health effects,” the manufacturer says.
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Following right along with yesterday’s early Prime Day coverage, we have today’s Green Deals led by the freshly launched Jackery Early Access Prime Big Deal Days Sale with up to 65% power station discounts, like the new 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Pro Max Power Station down at $1,799, among others. Right behind that is Lectric’s 4-Day World Car-Free Flash Sale with up to $804 savings on e-bikes and 30% extra battery discounts – with e-bike prices starting from $799. There’s also the 2026 Greenworks 24V 20-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer at a $90 low, the BLACK+DECKER 12A 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower, Vacuum, Mulcher at a $79 2026 low, and more waiting down below. As always, there are hangover deals from yesterday that can be found down at the bottom of the page, like the EcoFlow Early Prime Day Sale lineup of deals, the 2026 low on EGO’s 21-inch snow blower with 2x batteries, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Just 25% of those surveyed approved of the job Trump is doing in his second term.
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“We will not allow a haven for foreign adversaries to threaten America on our own doorstep,” President Trump said.
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Low-cortisol workouts are trending on TikTok and exercise scientists say the reality is more nuanced.
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The City Council voted to approve a third amendment to a contract for improvements on Mather Field Road.
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The 27-foot cabin cruiser set off from Bimini in the Bahamas and was stopped about a mile off Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, the feds say.
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Volkswagen’s new family of entry-level electric cars is proving to be more popular than its internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Flu activity typically begins in the fall and peaks during the winter months, health officials say.
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The Republican gubernatorial candidate stopped emphasizing his endorsement from Donald Trump as the president’s approval ratings plummet.
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The bill requires a joint powers authority to be created by Jan. 1, 2028.
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Powell returns to the station after previously serving as director of news content.
The post Matt Shafer Powell named WUOT director appeared first on Current.
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Mercedes-Benz has signed a definitive production agreement with British self-driving startup Wayve to build its “AI Driver” into future Mercedes vehicles, with integration starting within the next two years.
It’s the first time Wayve’s end-to-end driving AI is going into a production car in the premium segment, and it deepens a relationship that already includes Mercedes investing in Wayve’s $1.5 billion Series D round earlier this year.
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The district switched to district elections two years ago — seats for Area 2, 4 and 5 are on November’s ballot.
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Jampier Quintero was killed as he waited inside the Los Viejones Barbershop with two of his children and two friends.
Paramount Skydance reached a settlement yesterday, clearing the last major roadblock to its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The takeover will give Paramount and its CEO David Ellison control over both CBS and CNN, while also combining control over two major streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max. Today, we provide an explainer. Also, data center developers in Texas now face new hurdles for their projects.
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Tesla’s newest Full Self-Driving update, v14.3.9, is telling owners their cameras are dirty when they aren’t — and sending them to service to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.
Tesla has confirmed the bug and is canceling the service appointments it triggered. A fix is expected in a coming update.
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The attorney says the state is trying to ‘close the book,’ while the civil rights activist will ‘continue to demand answers.’
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Waymo is now offering a $2.85 credit to any rider who pairs their ride with public transit, expanding a pilot program it previously ran in two cities – but it’s only available for Visa users, for now.
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Allen is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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Tesla’s active robotaxi fleet in Austin has fallen back to just 8 vehicles over the past seven days, according to data from community tracker Robotaxi Tracker.
That’s about the same number Tesla had on the road when it launched the service in June 2025. Fifteen months of promises, and no net growth. A surge following the “launch of the Cybercab” quickly dissipated.
The county Office of Education plans to make a final determination by Nov. 8, but it has urged the district to make changes first.
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Honda is best known for motorcycles, cars, generators, lawnmowers, robots, jets… basically anything with a motor attached to it. But now the Japanese giant appears ready to add another two-wheeler to that list: an electric mountain bike.
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The new series starring comedian, cartoonist and writer Mo Welch was pitched as “ Hot Ones meets Bob Ross.”
The post PBS Digital Studios, PBS SoCal team for ‘The Drawing Room’ appeared first on Current.
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‘We are releasing the final independent autopsy report in its entirety, so everyone can read it for themselves,’ the attorney said.
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A study of millions of UK vehicles shows that electric cars stay on the road longer than petrol cars, and the gap widens as mileage increases.
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Two Democrats face off in a race shaped by a national wave of progressives seeking to oust longtime Democratic incumbents.
Here are the best times to drive the All-Year Highway, and where to stop.
The autumn equinox marks the official start of a new season in the Northern Hemisphere.
The war in Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine are keeping oil prices high, which we've already seen at the gas pump. But with winter coming, another type of fuel is also getting more expensive: heating oil, which is used mostly in the Northeast to heat homes. We'll hear more. Then, we're well into college football season, so let’s dig into the massive range of how much schools are paying their football roster.
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If approved, the money would go towards building, rehabilitating and purchasing more affordable homes.
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A full ride academic or athletic scholarship is the gold standard for college funding, an unrealistic dream for many families and an achievement to celebrate for a few. A recent conversation with one of those scholarship recipients gave me a new perspective on that dream.
At age twelve, Jaelyn Vickery was playing travel softball in front of college recruiters, flying around the country most weekends with a team that met to compete and never practiced together. By fifteen she had committed to playing in the Big Ten on a scholarship that would cover her tuition, housing, and books. She graduated from the University of Illinois with two degrees and no student loans, the outcome most families hope for.
Now, as a young adult, Jaelyn is establishing herself in a career she loves—not as an athlete or a coach, but as a financial therapist. Part of the reason for the shift is the price she paid for her “free” education. Like every financial reward, it came with a cost.
When I asked Jae what her cost had been, she did not have to think about it. She said identity. She gave up family vacations, school dances, friends' birthday parties, and the ordinary preteen and teen years when most of us begin to find out who we are with nobody keeping score. In return she got a large financial number attached to her name. Her net worth and her self-worth fused before she was old enough to drive.
By her senior year in college Jae had the accolades and the grades, and she told me she was performing at a level she could not feel. She described it as several years of doing everything right while being somewhere else the whole time. Her department offered her a medical redshirt for mental health that kept her financial aid in place without requiring her to compete. Taking it meant walking away from the final season of something she had built since she was ten. She took it.
That year she managed her own money for the first time. A job at a bank then started her on a path that led her to the field of financial therapy.
Listening to Jae’s story, I kept thinking about the Olympic gymnasts and swimmers we watch every four years, fifteen and sixteen years old on a world stage, and what it costs to be that good that early. The obvious price includes the investment of time from both the young athlete and the parents as well as the financial cost of lessons, equipment, and travel. The unseen price is the emotional toll for everyone. This has many possible forms, such as the burden for the athlete of carrying their own and others’ expectations, the resentment of siblings whose needs and dreams may slip to second place, or the struggle for parents to juggle the additional load of the athletic activity as well as the ordinary complications of family life.
My intent is not to discourage students and their families from going after scholarships or aspiring to reach elite levels in athletics or in music, drama, and other arts. For those with the skills and passion, it may be exactly the right path.
What I strongly recommend is to pay attention to the emotional and financial costs as well as the possibilities. This is true for any financial goal or reward: a scholarship, a lucrative career, a job title, or a milestone net worth number. Each one carries a price. If that price starts to outweigh the reward, as it did for Jae, it may be time to consider shifting toward a different path.
Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT™, is a pioneer in financial therapy and a 2026 inductee into the Financial Therapy Hall of Fame. He is the founder of The Financial Therapy Podcast and Kahler Financial Group, and co-author of “Coupleship Inc.” and “The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge.
The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The views expressed are subject to change based on market or economic conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any reference to potential benefits is illustrative and may not apply to your individual circumstances. You should consult with your financial adviser before making any investment decisions. KFG, LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Adviser.
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Sure, you can put down your phone and go touch grass for free. But for those looking for a little help committing to a more disconnected lifestyle, there's a growing market of products and services from retreats to apps to devices that promise to supercharge your ability to unplug — for a price. Paula Mejia has covered the booming digital detox industry for Mother Jones, and spoke with “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino about her reporting.
“ Adventures in Unplugging” from Mother Jones
“Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children” from BBC9
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Composting infographics and signage in one convenient spot, ready to share with your community.
Billiter, a nearly 30-year fire service veteran, will take over the Rocklin Fire Department on Sept. 30.
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The results of the medical examiner’s examination of Wells’ body were also released.
The promised money will be allocated at $1 billion annually through 2045, a rate too slow to keep the project from running out of cash.
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The Palmdale Republican lawmaker saw his Afroman homage measure die the same day Newsom signed into law a separate bill he’d pushed for years
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Both candidates would prioritize the economic development of Sunrise Mall site.
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Officials said the former Placerville postal worker targeted packages sent by the VA because they often contained narcotics.
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“We have six more launches in Tranche 1, and we start on the Tranche 2 campaign. We're starting to get pretty close to both of those,” GP Sandhoo said.
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The pilot’s identity was confirmed in a statement from the State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on Monday.
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In addition to its Cookie Comet milkshake and Tropical Galaxy smoothie, the cafe offers full meals such as teriyaki bowls and sandwiches.
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People said in an update Wednesday that the mother and son were “safely located.”
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The coffee house just opened in Elk Grove and operates at 8145 Elk Grove Blvd. Drinks range from artisan coffees, matcha and a whipped coffee drink.
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Higher-than-expected improvement costs have slowed the project, but the developer expects construction to begin in spring 2027.
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After new data and one organization's findings, OPM is looking for additional feedback on its planned changes to federal employee adverse action processes.
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Although they had initially championed the bills, California Community Colleges retracted their support after major amendments at the end of the legislative session.
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The new Elk Grove location will celebrate its grand opening this week.
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Sweta Ladwa, the chief of the Scientific Solutions Delivery Branch at NHLBI, said using the LinkML schema will remove data format challenges for researchers.
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Construction crews will close lanes in both directions of I-5 to repave a bridge just west of Sacramento International Airport.
President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, and AI safety is likely to define the agenda. But what about those pesky tariffs? In this episode, we lay out the fraught trade relationship between the U.S. and China. Plus: Airlines trim their flight schedules to combat high fuel prices, the price of copper may tell us less about global economic growth than it used to, and Ohio cities court recent grads looking for job opportunities and affordability.
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Sacramento leaders and HQ Security announce free volunteer patrols in Lavender Heights after attacks in city’s iconic gay neighborhood.
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Three recent clinical trials tested PEMF on arthritic dogs. The results are not as clear-cut as the ads suggest.
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Watkins is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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Coffee raves, matcha-fueled dance floors and sober morning events are giving Gen Z a new way to go out without staying out late.
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The dining spot is having its soft opening, serving both traditional Japanese sushi dishes and unique hand rolls.
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From housing to healthcare and more, people in Sacramento, and throughout California, are struggling amid cuts to programs designed to help them.
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Infrared sauna blankets are becoming more popular, but are they actually worth the money?
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The player hit a jackpot while playing Face Up Pai Gow.
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Geely plans to unveil an advanced electric car battery and charging system on Wednesday, allowing for 4 minute charges and charging speeds that are about 50% faster than Chinese rival BYD’s newest “Flash Charging 2.0” system.
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Saktoberfest is billed as Sacramento’s largest outdoor Oktoberfest celebration and will be a first for Cal Expo.
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“The outlook remains deeply uncertain,” GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis said.
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Lorenzo Deboy Davis faces a maximum sentence of 180 years and eight months to life in prison, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
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A new poll finds nearly 80% reject the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal and more than 90% disapprove of Trump meeting Delcy Rodríguez.
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Ceer revealed EXOBOT on Monday, the new flagship electric SUV and sedan from Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand and auto manufacturer.
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In 2024, Newsom had vetoed a nearly identical bill for fear that it could invite legal challenges to California.
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Dove, Wild and other brands are helping bring refillable deodorant into the mainstream, offering reusable cases and refill options as alternatives to traditional deodorant.
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Tired and wired before bed? Dark showers are the viral wind-down ritual sleep experts say might actually be worth trying tonight.
"Everybody is kind of walking on eggshells right now because they don't really know exactly what's going to happen after the midterms," said Mitchell Miller.
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The California governor signed more than half a dozen bills regulating water and electricity use from the facilities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the president’s promise amounted to “paying voters for their votes” — which is likely illegal under federal law.
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Leading this week’s Monday Green Deals is the newly launched EcoFlow Early Prime Day Fall Sale with increased power station savings up to 57%, FREE gifts with purchases of $600 or more, and a bonus extra savings code. One notable offer that doesn’t have a short-term flash window is the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 500W modular solar panel down at $1,899, among many other offers. There’s also the brand’s first early Prime Day flash sale with up to $2000 power station savings starting from $839. From there, we spotted the EGO 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with 2x 7.5Ah batteries getting increased savings to a $949 2026 low, as well as the Worx 20V JawSaw Cordless Electric PowerShare Chainsaw down at $87, and some ongoing soon-to-end sales. As it is the start of a new week, the hangover deals from last week can be found down at the bottom of the page, collected together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly roundups.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Across California, existing home sales rose 2.4% in August over July, and sale prices rose 1.6%, the state Association of Realtors said.
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Wellness clubs are turning cold plunges, saunas and contrast therapy into social plans that compete with the traditional happy hour.
"We need to develop the technical expertise, tools and partnerships now, rather than waiting for those technologies to become commonplace," said Brian Sharman.
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A damp towel, the right brush and a pack of wipes can replace more salon visits than you might think.
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The tickets matched five winning numbers, according to California lottery officials.
On this episode, Neil Cain walks through federal retirement decisions that can be difficult of impossible to undo once you've made them.
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“We have no bigger task than fighting to protect the right to vote from interference and meddling – the future of democracy is on the line,” Newsom said.
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On Sunday, a helicopter crashed during firefighting operations near Mariposa. Two pilots were killed, according to the FFA. One of the pilots has been identified.
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After placing him in a constraint device, Elk Grove police left a man in the back seat of a vehicle for 10 minutes while he screamed for help, according to new video footage obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
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Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more than 6,000 workers, and carries no cap on damages.
It’s the biggest of the many discrimination cases Tesla has been fighting since 2017, and the first one brought by a government agency to reach a full trial.
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How the declaration by California’s governor could help the state prepare for this winter’s El Niño event, now the strongest on record.
"I think that's the number one metric, is people choosing to go to galley when they have other options," said Capt. Tate Metlen.
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More than 80,000 people in California won Powerball prizes.
The bill would be the first major update to AbilityOne in nearly 50 years.
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A 44-year-old man was killed early Monday after a manhunt following the discovery of a 76-year-old resident’s body.
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I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low SOC. How did it fare?
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“Remove that limited time sign,” one Costco shopper said. “We need this forever.”
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Your doctor probably hasn’t recommended a full-body MRI and radiologists say there is a good reason for that.
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The FAA said the Eurocopter AS32 crashed near Mariposa at about 2:55 p.m. Sunday.
U.S. and Chinese officials met yesterday in New York to try to pave the way for some kind of agreement on AI, and President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet later this week in Washington. This morning, we have details on what to expect from the upcoming meeting and how likely any agreement might be. Then, we discuss oil market movements, as well as how Federal Reserve officials are feeling about interest rates.
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Westbound Interstate 80 near the state line remains restricted to one lane as firefighting continue mopping up five-day-old blaze.
Funnel-neck outerwear emerges as fall 2026's defining high collar jacket trend to watch according to top fashion outlets.
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South Park has finally come for e-bikes. And perhaps surprisingly, underneath all the explosions, biker gangs, racist caricatures, and general South Park-ness of it all, the show actually managed to make some pretty insightful observations about the current state of e-bikes in America.
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Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline, and no cost.
It’s a version of a promise Musk has been making for more than a decade. So far, he hasn’t built any of them.
Rep. Nydia Velazquez, ranking member of the Small Business Committee, is trying get support from other lawmakers to ask SBA to withdraw the draft regulations.
More than 1,000 people bought tickets for a tour that included the former boarding house of the serial killer. See what you missed.
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Richardson is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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I recently posted my view that constitutional amendment I on November’s ballot would jeopardize Medicaid expansion in South Dakota, then posted a note I got from Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen as an addendum to my piece.
The amendment’s passage would give South Dakota’s government the ability to change or altogether eliminate Medicaid expansion if the federal government’s part of the financing falls below 90% of the program’s cost.
As to the ‘change’ part, Venhuizen’s note said that if the constitutional amendment passed, it would not automatically trigger an elimination of Medicaid expansion.
As to the ‘eliminate’ part, based on Attorney General Jackley’s interpretation of the measure, Venhuizen is wrong. Per Jackley, in his explanation statement to Secretary of State Johnson last May, “ This proposed Constitutional Amendment ends the expanded Medicaid coverage if the federal funding for expansion drops below 90%.”
Jackley’s interpretation seems clear and unequivocal to me, but if my interpretation is wrong and Venhuizen’s explanation is right, we’d have a scenario that would make Medicaid expansion the political football it had been for many years. South Dakotans, fed up by legislative foot-dragging, forced its implementation by voting it in via a constitutional amendment in November 2022. Republican leaders, including then-Gov. Kristi Noem, called the measure fiscally irresponsible, but a majority, 56%, of South Dakota voters disagreed and voted to extend Medicaid coverage to about 30,000 people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to pay for private health insurance.
With the federal government covering 90% of the cost of Medicaid expansion, South Dakota’s cost is somewhere between $35-$40 million annually.
What started this year’s movement to remove Medicaid expansion from our state’s constitution was some budgetary cost reductions that were considered last spring by the Trump administration. Though the federal government’s 90% share of costs remains intact, the chance that it may be reduced is in the minds of state legislators, so much so that 14 states have automatic “trigger” laws calling for elimination or reconsideration of Medicaid expansion if the federal government’s share of the cost falls below 90%.
Passage of constitutional amendment I would add South Dakota to that list, being among the states, if Jackley’s interpretation is right, that would eliminate Medicaid expansion altogether.
I oppose the possibility of that happening.
Missing from the view of supporters of this harsh scenario is some consideration for the 30,000 South Dakotans who depend on Medicaid expansion.
Everyone appreciates that South Dakota’s legislators need to take a hard look at every penny of state support for Medicaid expansion, but that should be done in the overall context of what happens, not just to human beings, but to the general economy when spending cuts are implemented or programs disappear altogether.
The Rural Hospital Association is unequivocal about the gains received by rural health care providers through Medicaid coverage. All, not just rural, hospitals will be significantly affected because uncompensated care costs will increase. The only way those losses can be recovered is by increasing costs to the general population.
On a broad level, The American Medical Association reminds us that a healthy population is a major driver of a strong economy.
South Dakota’s tight labor market needs all the healthy job applicants it can get.
Our cost-conscious state legislature should take a “big picture” perspective on the matter and commit itself to finding ways of making up for the possibility of reduced federal spending on Medicaid. In a state that routinely has significant budget surpluses, we can be humane and fiscally responsible simultaneously.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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The 44-year-old Sacramento County man had led a crime spree that left a woman dead, included gunfire at deputies and a helicopter and ended in a shootout in the Sierra foothills.
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Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded.
The dispatch pooled more than 140,000 home batteries across the state and ran for a three-hour window in the evening, when the grid was straining under air-conditioning load.
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Veronica Toney joined Chicago Public Media as managing editor of community and platforms.
The post Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media appoints managing editor, Michigan Public adds news strategy editor … appeared first on Current.
A cut-off low will stick around for another day before temps begin to rebound in Northern California.
An indignant Cuban Foreign Ministry says it learned through a story in the Miami Herald that Costa Rica considers diplomatic relations between the two countries fully severed, and that San José never formally notified Havana of the decision.
Under a new public charge rule under the Trump administration, immigrants could be denied a green card if they — or their U.S.-born children — have received certain kinds of public assistance, like food or housing assistance, Medicaid, or free school lunch. More than 20 states and a separate group of cities are suing to try to block the changes, which went into effect on Friday. Then, can factory-built homes help fix the affordable housing crisis?
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. Gavin Newsom are at opposite sides of a nationally-watched fight over taxing billionaires’ wealth.
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A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance, reasonable prices and plenty of chunky Teutonic style. Now, AUDI cars are turning up in Europe — and Audi is pissed.
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Why is a prominent teacher’s union backing one wealthy-tax measure while opposing another? The answer comes down to who gets taxed and why.
At this point we've probably all been a part of heated dinner conversations about AI. Rana el Kaliouby has them almost nightly at home. She's an AI scientist and investor who hosts the podcast Pioneers of AI.
But her own daughter is an AI skeptic, her teenage son, on the other hand, is an AI super user — which makes for some pretty interesting conversations at home.
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The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it.
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John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.
Cameras caught Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes saying something funny to the referee in Sunday’s game.
The cute, coloblock tank top is by WEAR by Erin Andrews.
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Update: A woman was found shot to death during the manhunt for a ‘dangerous’ suspect who had been released from jail three days earlier.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Kristin Duncanson, a farmer in Minnesota, about how record high fuel prices are affecting her business.
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The contest in Wheatland north of Sacramento, California, takes place Saturday.
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Dolly Parton died Aug. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, leaving behind a legacy spanning music, film and philanthropy.
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The Sacramento County Regional Parks Department said in a post on X that at least 10 light poles and several street signs were knocked over.
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The 74-year-old was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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The Los Angeles County man had been sentenced on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, authorities say.
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Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, asking buyers for a $50,000 deposit about two weeks before the car is even unveiled.
The reserve page went live this week ahead of an October 1 reveal near Waco, Texas. It’s the second time Tesla has collected $50,000 for the Roadster. The first batch of deposit-holders is still waiting, nearly nine years later.
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DNA testing revealed a bone found on a beach in March belonged to a man who went missing more than 25 years ago.
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Nearly 115,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to more than $1,000, the lottery said.
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At the wettest spot along the Sacramento River, habitat restoration is modeling a natural way to control floodwaters.
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Following the debut of its Formula 1 team earlier this year, GM’s global ambitions for flagship luxury brand Cadillac continue to unfold in the 2027 model year as the ultra-hot V-series Lyriq-V EV makes its way to dealers Down Under.
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Last week, a number of diesel stations in California appeared on social media with the prices pinned at 9.99 – the highest number the pumps could display. Today, the pictures are showing something different: gas stations that are out of diesel entirely.
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Incumbent Republican Josh Hoover faces Democrat Amy Slavensky to win his third term representing Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento County communities.
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Chinese battery brand Sunwoda has just revealed a new EV battery charging system that can add 100 km (~62 miles) of range to an EV every minute, and can take a battery from from 10-97% SOC in less than 10 minutes. At room temperature.
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If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of electric vehicle vaporware history, now might be your chance. One of the most interesting artifacts from SONDORS’ more ambitious days has just surfaced for sale on eBay: the company’s three-wheeled electric car prototype.
No fire or smoke was visible at the Monterey County facility on Saturday, and a shelter-in-place order had been lifted.
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Members of the 319th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, which focuses on data and communications networks, deployed to the Middle East earlier this year.
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Police said the fatal collision happened around 7 a.m. Saturday.
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See the skateboarding community carve the new facility for the first time after its ribbon cutting ceremony.
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His detention is sparking fears that his life would be put in danger if he is deported to Nicaragua.
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The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association is celebrating its 35th year, marking decades of advocacy and journalistic excellence.
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We’ve all heard about the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed to most ship traffic as a result of a now six month long war of choice that seems to have no real strategy attached.
But that’s just one of many oil conflicts that are currently affecting oil availability… and electric cars have nothing to do with any of them.
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What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one?
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The Tigers are hosting the Tar Heels in both teams’ league opener.
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After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time.
UPDATE 19SEP2026: there’s a video!
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The dark sky is a natural resource, and here are some maps to help you find it.
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In a move that challenges Orange Juicer and Buick Electra for the highly coveted Best Name in the EV Business title, a new venture between CATL and Octopus Energy called “Swaptopus” has been formed to build out a European battery swap network for commercial trucks.
History is a big part of the appeal of the Four Palms estate in Davis, which features 5 bedrooms, a pool, barn, and 1.34 acres in the city.
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John’s note: the is the second of a series on the constitutional amendments that will be on our ballots in November. Amendment J is a blanket ban on non-citizens voting in state and local elections in South Dakota.
First off, under current state law, I think constitutional amendment J is probably unnecessary in South Dakota. On a federal level, non-citizens, since the 1920s, have already been barred from voting in federal elections. Amendment J codifies and extends that denial to South Dakota state and local elections. But, since U.S. citizenship is already required to register to vote in this state, I don’t get why we need a constitutional amendment that is essentially redundant.
My beef with this amendment is that it takes local decision-making away from localities that want to make their own decisions about who gets to vote in their elections. There are jurisdictions around the United States that allow non-citizens who reside here legally to vote in local elections, probably on the basis that many of these people live, work, pay taxes, and generally participate in local life alongside American citizens.They’re stakeholders and taxpayers in their communities and it seems reasonable that they should be able to have their say in local elections.
I think local communities should have the option of deciding who can vote in their elections. I don’t want to see a constitutional amendment that denies localities the chance to make that decision.
I’m voting no on constitutional amendment J.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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Programa en Miami con entrevistas, humor e historias humanas los sábados a las 11 p.m.
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Un video podcast sobre el vínculo con las mascotas con invitados y expertos.
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Ant infestations can spread rapidly as warm weather keep the pesky insects active.
A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for the Sikh trucker injured in a brutal rest area attack.
A rise in mortgage rates and “continued economic uncertainty could create some headwinds as we move into the fall,” one realtor said.
Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, faces Republican challenger John McBride in a congressional district redrawn to improve Democratic odds.
A young Democrat county supervisor squares off against a Republican farmer in this sprawling statehouse district that incudes much of the central Sierra Nevada.
Here's how to navigate the booming luxury pet beauty trend without wasting money or harming your dog's skin.
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Analysts are warning about an impending jump in gas prices. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bob McNally, of Rapidan Energy about how and even if the economic effects can be mitigated.
Airport parking hikes, a ballot packed with bond measures and a widening fight over Flock cameras — here's what shaped the region this week.
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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the economy — and the rest of us? Here are some answers.
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The woman told police that the fight had ended and she was about to go to bed when her son shot his stepfather.
Police said officers were negotiating with the man for two hours before the deadly shooting occurred.
The California Department of Public Health said the unvaccinated passenger stopped at six California stations, including downtown Sacramento.
In his veto, Newsom said the measure “takes the state’s telework policy in the wrong direction.”
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Buried in a press release titled, “Even more colours and even greater convenience for the Cayenne Electric” was news that Porsche, for the first time, would be offering electrically wireless inductive charging on its impressively powerful Cayenne Electric SUV.
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Moving millions of tons of coal, sugar, and other bulk cargo is serious business, and decarbonizing that business presents a number of unique challenges – especially when loading and unloading. That’s what makes the new MV Yampu so interesting: it’s the world’s first self-loading and unloading bulk cargo vessel!
Governor rejected measure after industry, environment advocates pressed him from opposite sides.
The cafe owners got the green light this summer for their new storefront, reopening in midtown in early September.
Incumbent Republican Roger Niello faces progressive Democrat Sean Frame to defend his seat in the California Senate.
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Within days of each other, two major delivery services expanded their offerings to include deliveries from the popular warehouse store.
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Over the last five years, the number of first-year students who failed in calculus and preparatory math courses increased from 13% to 18%.
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AI oversight, a school renaming and a tour of Dorothea Puente's former boardinghouse — a look at Friday's biggest stories across the Sacramento region.
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An 18-year-old was turned in by his father after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old boy and tried to shoot the teen’s friend who was trying to save him Thursday, authorities say.
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California and a coalition of states want to stop the Trump administration from obtaining personal information of millions of drivers.
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As the University of California determines its approach to AI, officials said they were not willing to trade safety for speed.
The Trump administration has doubled down on its trade war with our neighbors to the North — the U.S. is set to ban the import of several Canadian products, including beer and whey protein, in a few weeks. Small businesses on both sides of the border are caught in the middle. In this episode, we visit a few of them to understand how they’re coping. Plus: Banks stand to lose money as Treasury bond yields keep rising, Linkedin has changed the job hunt in this tight labor market, and we break down the week’s economic headlines.
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At his civil trial, developer Phil Oates described the seconds before a motorcyclist slammed into his Cadillac — and the aftermath he struggled to remember.
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Aguilar is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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The service is looking for service members with backgrounds in cyber, intelligence, acquisition and engineering.
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The Dome Fire started on Tuesday near Wawona and has grown to just under 2,000 acres according to incident reports.
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Germany received its first F-35A Lightning II jet at a ceremony at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth on Friday.
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Tracking leadership changes across the federal government
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The adult whale, nicknamed “Rio” because it was spotted Wednesday in the river near Rio Vista, is reportedly still in the Delta.
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"What was discovered three years ago, four years ago on initial analysis was the utilization of the Forrestal building was extremely low," said David Winstead.
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Diesel prices soared to another record high today, averaging $6.44 a gallon. Trucking, farming, and flying is getting more expensive. But so far it hasn't crimped most Americans' spending.
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Colby, who has supporters and detractors on Capitol Hill, was expected to provide a required briefing on the National Defense Strategy.
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"We're really in fraud 4.0, that is an AI era where AI is underpinning a lot of the fraudulent based attacks that are happening today," said Jordan Burris.
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Our next B4DE webinar explores: with federal support for digital equity in retreat, what does it take to reach people at the local level?
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Is the federal workforce recovering, reinventing itself—or just trying to staunch the bleeding?
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Troops who work in aeromedical, dive, submarine and nuclear fields may be disqualified for duty if diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, the guidance warns.
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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more.
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Nearly half of Trump appointees who have separated from government served less than one year, and about 25% served under six months, new research shows.
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Shermantine and Loren Herzog were suspected of killing more than 70 people in a methamphetamine-fueled spree centered in San Joaquin County.
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Drive Electric Month continues this week with over 150 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles through most of September and the start of October. Events will be held for the next few weekends, with events in most US states, and one in Canada.
And in the midst of a global oil price spike, there couldn’t be a better time to learn how to become energy independent.
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Five projects are first in line for state funding as officials seek public input on hundreds of proposed improvements along the 76-mile corridor.
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Chinese automakers like BYD are quickly taking over global markets with low-cost electric vehicles, and Hyundai Motor’s CEO Jose Munoz warned the US could be next without safeguards.
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We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition, led by Anker’s SOLIX E10 Whole-Home Backup System Sale with exclusive bonus savings that starts the pricing from a $3,799 low. Right behind it is an exclusive $700 discount on Heybike’s ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at its $1,099 low, followed by an EcoFlow flash sale that gives you the upper-tier 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 500W modular solar panel down at $1,899, among other units. We also have EGO’s Multi-Head System with an 8-inch Carbon-Fiber Edger Attachment at a new $173 low, the roborock RockMow X115H and X130H Robot Mowers at all-time lows from $1,500, as well as low prices on a 24V 4.0Ah Greenworks battery 2-pack, the meross two-zone smart water timer, and more. There’s also the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Tenways End of Season e-bike sale with up to $807 savings, the Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD robot mower bundle, and others.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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The WalletHub survey listed the top 50 best coffee cities across the United States. Here’s where Sacramento placed and where you can enjoy a fresh brew.
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In December 2020, Washington, D.C., passed the Zero Waste Omnibus Amendment Act. This legislation is a crucial foundation for the District's organics site management and recycling infrastructure.
"Not only could they use that information that they've gained to make a bet on a future event, they may actually shape future events," said Virginia Burger.
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“It was so loud, hitting the roof every time anything happened. It was pretty electric.”
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Should the district continue to name its schools after individuals? Opinions differ on topic.
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Firefighters made headway on the Floriston Fire burning near Truckee, fire officials said Friday morning.
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The former hedge fund manager says climate advocates need to connect environmental issues to affordability and pocketbook concerns.
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Oil supplies are falling, sulfur prices are threatening food costs, and we measure Lego against Hollywood
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The battery plant in Monterey County also caught fire in 2025.
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Is sleeping apart from your partner actually good for your relationship? Here are the ins and outs of the sleep divorce trend.
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The California governor‘s executive order directs the state to adopt AI safety rules, including a potential “kill switch.”
A new report from the Government Accountability Office found the declining services are in part due to cost-cutting initiatives.
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Elk Grove police arrested Keith Adam Lee, 57, nearly a year after a hit-and-run that killed 80-year-old Ngub Chan.
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XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report.
It’s the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with “Full Self-Driving.” The difference is that XPeng is finding interest.
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Sleep divorce is shedding its stigma as new surveys reveal data about partner sleep disruption prevalence.
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The summer-inspired treat debuted in July and is a fruity twist on its classic glazed doughnut.
Nearly seven months after Israel and the United States attacked Iran, oil prices are holding at over $100 a barrel. How long will prices remain elevated, and how is oil getting through the region via alternative routes? Then, this year’s monsoon season in India has been drier and more uneven than usual. We'll discuss how that could hit the rural economy there particularly hard and push food prices up.
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Cygnal, a Virginia-based company that describes itself as “center-right,” will poll Alabamians on their views about the state network and its programming.
The post Alabama Public Television board chooses political polling firm for survey research appeared first on Current.
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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries.
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Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks.
RWE’s Limondale battery in New South Wales can discharge for a full eight hours — four times longer than the two-hour batteries that dominate the Australian grid. It’s the first project of its kind in the country.
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As home of notorious Sacramento serial killer makes a rare appearance on a historic home tour, twins recall a bizarre claim she once made.
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Cash projections vary by $31 million as district pushes back against county-appointed fiscal adviser over teachers union agreement
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Authorities said the suspected carjacker drove a stolen pickup over a median toward deputies before two of them opened fire.
Sacramento County Health Inspectors temporarily closed four dining spots and cited 13 facilities.
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The organizations, which collectively lost almost $4 million last year due to the rescission of federal funding, said combining forces will increase their chances of long-term stability.
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YEИDRY is a Dominican-Italian artist whose newly released debut full-length album, Como Agua, takes a deep dive into Afro-Dominican rhythms....
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He was from Apex, N.C., the U.S. Army says.
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Under current law, voters cast ballots to decide if a politician should be recalled and who should replace them.
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This week, the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote to renew funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), passing the measure 343-79 and extending federal funding for cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles through 2029.
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Guadalupe Rosales is an artist and the creator of the popular Instagram accounts “Veteranas and Rucas” and “Map Pointz,” which...
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You can still pile up medical debt even if you have insurance. In fact, a new Commonwealth Fund survey says almost one in three working-age adults with private insurance are paying off medical bills or debt. We unpack. Then, disruption to the Strait of Hormuz is a workplace story, too. Thousands of seafarers have been stuck aboard ships near the Strait since February. We learn what the conditions and dangers have been like.
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John’s note: I added Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen’s comment on this piece to the end of my column. I invite readers to review it as an additional consideration as to how constituional amendment I would affect Medicaid expaonsion if it passes.
Constitutional amendment I would yank Medicaid eligibility for some 30,000 South Dakotans if the federal commitment to fund 90% of the cost of Medicaid expansion were to cease or be reduced. I get that Medicaid expansion passed by a vote in 2022, when it was clear that the feds would pay for 90% of it. If for some reason that promise changes and drops to a level below 90%, constitutional amendment I would end the program.
This seems harsh to me.
A peremptory denial of health care to people desperately in need of it based on a change in the funding formula is inhumane. We South Dakotans can do better, particularly in a state that consistently brags about its budget surpluses. 2026 marked 15 consecutive years during which our state has had a budget surplus.
Finding a way to use that excess cash for poor people who need health care seems like the right thing to do.
Vote no on this harsh and uncharitable dismissal of needy people.
Lt. Governor Venhuizen’s response to the above: Amendment I is not an automatic trigger. SD's participation in Medicaid Expansion is required by our State Medicaid Plan, which is an agreement between the state (Dept. of Social Services) and the feds, and participation in expansion is also built into the state budget.
If Amendment I were to pass, and then at some future point the feds backed down from their 90% match (as they very nearly did in 2025 in the One Big Beautiful Bill), the effect of Amendment I would be to remove the constitutional requirement that the state participate. But it would not preclude the state from continuing to participate. And continuing to participate would be the default, because expansion would continue to be part of the State Medicaid Plan.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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Un drama de alto impacto, lleno de giros inesperados, pasiones prohibidas y dilemas éticos.
Congress is looking to rein in Flock cameras; plus, Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos are real.
But first, it's been a wild week in AI. After the freakout over an Anthropic researcher quitting in protest last week, CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI, and his counterpoints Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed. President Donald Trump? Not so much. He called fears of rogue AI a hoax, and even went after a niche intellectual community that's deeply invested in AI safety: the Effective Altruist movement.
Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to explain more about all this on this week’s “ Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”
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One day pumpkin composting will be as common as Christmas tree recycling. Check out these pro tips to keep your pumpkins out of landfills and incinerators.… Read More
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The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telling a different story.
DLA Distribution now has a modern technology platform to help manage $140 billion in military warehouse inventory.
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New York City’s largest food rescue organization is helping Bronx residents breathe a little bit easier with the recent acquisition and upcoming deployment of three brand-new, zero emission Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks.
UPDATE 17SEP2026: Now, you can ride along!
The 2023 murder involved a residential burglary that spanned several hours.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 89 Haitians on Thursday.
The Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program aims to make it easier for homeowners to secure construction and renovation loans.
The CalPERS pension fund is taking a look at applications of artificial intelligence and the technology’s role in its portfolio.
In one of the homes, agents seized 1,450 pounds of methamphetamine
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See photos as dozens of volunteers from SAFE Credit Union showed up to wash 16 of the museum’s airplanes on Thursday.
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Sheriff’s officials said deputies found the parents living with their newborn baby in unsafe conditions.
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Here’s a quick digest of The Sacramento Bee’s top stories from Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Democrats doubled down on concerns that the administration’s plan to collect detailed federal employee health data poses security risks and legal questions.
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UC Davis police have completed their investigation into the April crash that killed cyclist Lincoln Sabini, finding that he turned into the path of a passing vehicle.
Retail sales jumped 1.2% in August after falling in July. But building materials stores — think Home Depot or Lowe’s — still saw a dip. That’s because stretched consumers are putting off “nice-to-haves,” like home renovations. Also in this episode: The future of global energy demand will be driven by a mix of renewables and fossil fuels, high school students take a new AP class melding business and personal finance, and neighbors organize to cooperatively buy their mobile home park.
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Angie Reyes left her partner weeks before he killed her. Her murder is one of six domestic violence-related homicides the Central Valley over the past month.
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Doja Cat, on her “Ma Vie World Tour,” and Thomas Rhett are among the big-name acts coming to Sacramento in October.
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Shoppers weighing the switch want to know what a refill actually costs, which big brands are in the aisle and whether the packaging savings hold up.
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Rabies cases in animals are climbing across California — and public health officials say a bat bite can be small enough to sleep through.
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If your skin is red, tight and reactive, your barrier is probably damaged — here is the dermatologist fix.
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More than 4,300 jobs could come back next year after they were cut in "comprehensive data-hygiene and manpower-validation efforts," the Air Force said.
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GAO also found DHS whistleblowers face lengthy investigations into retaliation complaints and delays in taking action on substantiated cases.
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Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston announced that Police Chief Todd Henry’s last day with the city will be Sept. 25.
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Authorities found the three people on board the capsized boat Thursday morning; one of them died at the hospital.
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About 27% of Americans say they trust the federal government — that’s down 6% from last year.
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The sweet treats have returned to store shelves just in time for fall.
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The pizzeria at 4400 San Juan Ave. is under new ownership, according to the restaurant’s spokesperson.
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"Be mindful of this distinction between issues with the agency's evaluation and issues with the bidder's material misrepresentation," said Zach Prince.
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Created to build connections with Gen Z audiences, the online film festival builds on the network’s relationships with schools.
The post With NextLens, SCETV showcases work of student filmmakers appeared first on Current.
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This episode of Fed Thread discusses what happens when the awful thing you experienced doesn’t stay in the past?
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Steyer, who narrowly failed to advance past the June primary, says his campaign paid influencers for their work, not for their support.
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Dermatologists say backing off your routine is often the fastest way to fix a damaged skin barrier.
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The latest not-food-in-your-food recall also affects Kroger stores.
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The stores are offering 20% to 40% off closing sale prices.
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The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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The work is meant to address an 8-foot-wide depression at the intersection of Pocket Road and East Shore Drive, according to the Department of Utilities.
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California’s Sikh community is condemning the brutal assault.
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California Highway Patrol officers are looking for a driver suspected in a Sept. 2 hit-and-run that led to the death earlier this week of a Sacramento man
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The governor told Politico he is considering an executive order or calling a special session on AI.
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Compression boots promise gentle, rhythmic pressure to support circulation and lymphatic flow, helping your legs feel revitalized.
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The city is asking residents to weigh in on a plan that could reshape zoning, housing and development in downtown Lincoln.
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The town of Incline Village and townspeople combined to offer a $147,000 reward in a case that has mystified and horrified residents
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Two passersby discovered the man’s body Sept. 13. The man is believed to be 20 to 40 years old, and either Hispanic, Asian, or of mixed race
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From run clubs and cold plunges to matcha and morning workouts, sober darties are giving traditional college party culture a wellness-focused twist.
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The two companies, which pulled back from issuing policies in the state after a series of destructive wildfires, have new coverage proposals.
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Our Thursday Green Deals this week are primarily focused on e-bikes and tools, starting with Tenways’ closeout End of Season Sale, with offers like the CGO600 Pro Lightweight Chain-Drive Commuter e-bike with the usual $118 FREE bundle alongside a FREE medium-size pannier bag at $1,599, among others. We also spotted the 2026 Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD 1500H Robot Lawn Mower with a garage and a FREE wash stand down at $1,699. There’s also the EGO 56V 16-inch Carbon-Fiber Cordless Electric String Trimmer with POWERLOAD and Line IQ tech at $259, the Jetson Bolt Pro Compact e-bike down at $400, and some additional deals for you down below. There’s also the hangover deals from the last two days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased savings to new lows on ENGWE’s E26 3.0 full suspension e-bike and Eagle electric dirt bike, Anker’s eufyCam C37 4K solar security camera low, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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The 90s Japanese artist is launching her second North American tour with a performance scheduled for Sacramento.
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How do compression boots really work? Here’s what the research actually says so far.
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A smarter laundry routine means longer-lasting clothes, lower utility bills and hundreds of gallons of water saved.
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McManis Family Vineyards was founded in 1990 and is run by fourth- and fifth-generation farmers.
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From your washer drum to local waterways, every drained gallon tells a story about where your water really goes.
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“At the very least, I think Caltrans needs to understand that the Legislature wants them to do a better job.”
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USA Today readers voted for the supermarkets with the best fruits and veggies.
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Los agentes de la ley dijeron que también encontraron alrededor de $600,000.
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The other fire, however, still hovers at only about halfway contained.
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The Dome Fire north of Wawona, has caused several trail closures, but “minimum impacts,” according to National Park Service.
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"It really is a golden age for technology transfer in national security," said Paige George. "We can be at the forefront, finding those diamonds in the rough."
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Law enforcement shut down Highway 101 near Spring Street, slowing traffic in both directions.
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One fewer load per week could save over 1,000 gallons of water a year — and help your clothes last longer.
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Your lightly worn jeans probably don't need a full wash, and skipping that cycle adds up to major savings.
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The foodborne bacteria was found by agriculture departments in Florida and Washington.
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The nationwide program through the U.S. Postal Service matches children with volunteers who fulfill their holiday wish lists.
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Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place for areas of Nevada and Sierra counties, and westbound I-80 remained closed.
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The imusic mogul is moving ahead in a defamation case.
The big Republican tax and spending law that President Donald Trump signed a little more than a year ago made significant cuts to Medicaid funding. States scrambling to make up for that deficit are now pulling back on some home health services. Today, we'll get into the promises codified by the Americans with Disabilities Act, how Medicaid cuts threaten those promises, and what it means for folks with disabilities and the elderly. Plus, what the Fed's rate hike means for everyday borrowing costs.
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Tesla is going to operate public Megacharger sites at three electric truck depots it doesn’t own. Forum Mobility, one of the largest heavy-duty charging operators in the US, says Tesla will run public Megacharging at three of four new California depots it’s about to break ground on.
The move comes as Forum brings another 30 MW of heavy-duty charging online and sits on reservations for more than 330 Tesla Semis. It’s the clearest sign yet that Tesla’s Semi charging network is getting built through partners, not just Tesla-owned stations.
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As if we needed more verification of President Trump’s inability to control the world and make it spin to his liking, the Federal Reserve Board just announced that interest rates are going up. Why? Because inflation is still unacceptably high.
Trump, who vowed that grocery prices would come down on “day one” of his administration and that he would get inflation under control, has been exposed as a victim of his own ineptitude.
Despite warning after warning that his tariff fixation would raise prices on nearly everything that Americans buy, Trump went ahead with his plans to tariff just about every country in sight. The result? Tariffs drove excess inflation.
Despite his promise that the war with Iran would be over in a few weeks, Trump found out he grabbed a tiger by its tail. Here we are, eight months into a war that looks like it has no end in sight, dealing with some of the highest energy prices ever because of it.
Despite blaming high prices on the Biden administration, inflation has accelerated since Trump took office in 2025.
These facts, as you might expect, haven’t done much to bring Trump back into contact with reality. He’s still delusionally claiming that “affordability” is a fake word made up by Democrats.
To no one’s surprise, his handpicked head of the Federal Reserve Board, Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates, bringing a dose of the treatment for a malady that Trump claims is fake — unacceptably high inflation.
The stock market took a huge hit as an immediate result. Less immediate, but insidious nonetheless, will be the coming uptick in interest rates across the board. Everybody who borrows money will feel this one.
More concerningto me is the longer range effect of the war in Iran and the way violence has spread across the Arabian peninsula. Oil supplies and prices are bound to be affected by this extension of the fighting westward from the Strait of Hormuz into Saudi Arabia.
Trump’s notion that “affordability” is a figment of someone’s political imagination will be exposed, along with his other delusions of adequacy — never mind grandeur — as a real and very unpleasant result of his ineptitude and disconnection from reality.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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Watts is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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Royal Enfield’s new Flying Flea electric motorcycle has officially spread its wings beyond India, with the retro-inspired C6 now launching in Europe and the UK. And perhaps just as importantly, we finally know what Western riders can expect to pay for it.
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This Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria commemorates by serving its Sacramento-area customers the official dish of Mexican Independence Day.
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Lucid and Bolt announced a partnership today to build and deploy autonomous vehicles across Europe, with the ride-hailing platform aiming to put at least 25,000 self-driving Lucid EVs on its network.
It’s the second big autonomous-fleet deal Lucid has signed in just over a year. And it rides on a vehicle platform the company delayed six weeks ago.
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This week, Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han made heavy truck history by putting the CAD models for all 1,023 parts from the X9D01 base model of his Windrose E700 Class 8 electric truck online. For free.
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Under current law, citizen-led local tax initiatives only need a simple majority to pass. Government-initiated proposals require two-thirds approval.
Planning Director Greg Sandlund said Wednesday that in order to allow such a project, the city would have to amend its zoning code.
Prop. 44 targets clinic spending, but critics say the measure is really about SEIU-UHW’s labor negotiations.
One of the fastest-rising prices last month was airline fares. They were up 23% year over year in August, according to the latest reading of the consumer price index, and they’ve been climbing steadily all year. Thing is, demand hasn't slowed, though. We dig in. Also on the show: the higher prices driving the Fed's push for higher interest rates and how Medicaid cuts are starting to show up in state budgets and people's lives.
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Solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy is teaming up with Mitsui Kinzoku, one of the few companies producing sulfide-based solid electrolytes, to scale up the promising new technology.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years Wednesday.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about why the Federal Reserve chose to raise interest rates after months of keeping them steady.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. companies now use artificial intelligence in their daily operations, according to a recent analysis of federal data from Goldman Sachs. In theory AI offers the promise of greater productivity and profits, but even with advances in capabilities, these systems are still fundamentally unpredictable, creating new liabilities for firms that use them.
That’s where insurance typically comes in. But AI is disrupting that business, too. Deloitte projects insurance for AI will grow into a nearly $5 billion global business by 2032.
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An afternoon photographing data centers reveals insights about communities and how data centers interact with them.
Long seen as a women’s health issue, pelvic floor training is emerging as a promising area of men’s health.
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The attorneys who sent the letter on behalf of Nolan Wells’ friends are planning to sue others, including The Rev. Al Sharpton.
The bacteria can lead to “serious and sometimes fatal infections,” company officials said.
Learn how Kegels work for men, improve bladder control, strengthen pelvic floor muscles and support recovery after prostate treatment.
The eight-figure planned gift commitment will be used to establish Sacramento State’s Presidential Scholars Program.
The coffee shop is best known for its air roasting process and its variety of sweet beverages.
CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost received a salary and bonus increase, hiking her bonus by nearly 50% and salary by 6.6%.
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The resolution urges Sacramento and other agencies to deny the project, which remains under environmental review.
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“This is a huge step, but it's going to be a long journey between this memo and actually implementing it in contracts,” David Berteau said.
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The new pay increase is retroactive to July 1 and the agreement runs through June 2028.
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The Sierra Nevada red fox was declared endangered, but its habitat was not protected. A court ruling changes that.
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Dominguez was transferred Tuesday from Yolo County to begin his 180-day state hospital commitment. Prosecutors in April will argue to extend his stay
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A suspended teachers union deal, a freeway project nearly $100 million over budget, and a $30 million lawsuit. Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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The reason has to do with the active ingredients in Cialis and Viagra.
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The opening came one day after the debut of a new Barnes & Noble in the same Sacramento-area shopping center.
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A large plant of this species can produce nearly 75,000 seeds.
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In his first interview since CIO-SP4 was cancelled, Ricky Clark, the director of NITAAC, said a review found a high duplication of services, contractors.
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eBay's Endless Runway brings pre-loved designer fashion to NYFW with live shopping, real-time bidding and archival pieces worth collecting.
The yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put all eyes on the bond market. So what’s it like to be a bond trader, suddenly at the center of attention? In this episode, we check in with a few of them. Plus: Higher borrowing costs will likely further stall the housing market, we explain “fiscal dominance,” and young people navigate “repayment avoidance.”
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Union officials assembled alongside House and Senate Democrats this week, urging the Trump administration to halt the Education Department’s dismantling.
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Here are the key local races in the Nov. 3 election.
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Connected Kegel trainers pair an internal sensor with a smartphone app that shows pelvic-floor contractions in real time.
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The home, built in 1978 by Sacramento architect Roger Scott, stands apart from the more typical houses found throughout South Land Park.
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The Coast Guard’s master chief says it’s working with the other services and the Military Spouse Commission to address issues like the Basic Housing Allowance.
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The event was muted last year with concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across the country.
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Six kinds of hand soaps sold in California may be contaminated with bacteria and have been recalled.
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An outside review found gaps in EGUSD’s special education program, including inconsistent practices and a lack of clear guidance for serving students with disabilities.
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Ausom made a name for itself with a growing lineup of electric scooters that offers everything from practical single-motor commuters to seriously quick dual-motor thrill rides without breaking the bank. This month, the brand’s awesome Fall Sale is making the Ausom brand’s high-performance value proposition even more compelling!
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The dumpling house will serve soup dumplings, steamed buns and pot stickers as well as other traditional fare.
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Big names like Dove and Wild are betting shoppers will keep the case and swap the stick — here's what to know before you commit.
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"The bottom line is large employers are paying their employees low enough wages that they are still eligible for public assistance programs," Kathy Larin said.
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Saphier's nomination follows two previous candidates who faced controversy over their backgrounds and views on vaccines.
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At least three Haitian pastors have been the subject of high-profile detentions by ICE following their arrests. Meanwhile, hundreds of Haitians have been deported to Haiti since July, some of them a mere days after being detained in the U.S.
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The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates has broader political and economic implications, with affordability top of mind for voters ahead of the midterms.
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Anna Rohrbough and Justin Hurst, both candidates for Folsom City Council, differ over where and when to build affordable housing.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today Wednesday the first time in more than three years. The central bank is trying to curb stubborn inflation, which was rekindled by the war with Iran.
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A Charlotte first-grader and her mother were detained by ICE after a judge no-showed and a fake lawyer failed to help, NC immigrant advocates say.
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A 49-year-old Elk Grove man was wounded in a shooting in Siskiyou County, and sheriff’s officials arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the case.
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See how shoppable livestreams are changing Gen Z fashion discovery by blending creator content, real-time interaction and shopping.
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eBay is bringing pre-loved designer pieces to the runway, turning archival fashion into a shoppable Fashion Week experience.
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The recalled dessert was distributed to retailers nationwide, including Walmart and Target.
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The crash on Highway 50 prompted a hazmat response and shut down lanes and ramps.
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"There's consistency across these programs that communication is a key factor," Miles Murphy said. "Communication needs to be clear."
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Chris and Doug Dawson break down new Ookla FWA data, critique the FCC’s flawed mapping challenges, examine the final BEAD funding numbers, and tackle the wild economics of artificial intelligence.
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While it is unclear what the final language in the annual defense bill will look like, Sandhoo said it is possible Congress will dissolve the organization.
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See why Gen Z fashion shoppers are turning to livestreams that blend entertainment, social discovery and real-time shopping.
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Tesla is putting its Cybercab on public display in China this week, but the company wants to be clear about one thing it isn’t: a vehicle it plans to sell there.
Tesla China said the showcase “does not involve” selling the Cybercab in the Chinese market or launching a driverless ride-hailing service — even as China’s own robotaxi operators run paid rides at scale.
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The temporary suspension, which applies to the MOU the board approved Thursday, cites a failure to complete required fiscal reviews.
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This episode of Fed Thread explores a key question: When does outsourcing capabilities that support agency missions become outsourcing accountability?
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The fire was burning on Wednesday just northwest of Interstate 80. Westbound lanes were closed between Truckee and the Nevada state line.
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Nine California hospitals earned rankings by U.S. News that assessed the strengths and specialties of medical centers for children.
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Most filtered showerheads target chlorine and sediment, not the calcium and magnesium behind your hard water woes.
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SB 1050 makes it a misdemeanor for companies to use AI actors without disclosing it in ads.
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The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about one in 290 million.
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Caltrans’ freeway project has been delayed again as records obtained by Abridged by PBS KVIE reveal years of quality-control and inspection problems.
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ENGWE and Anker eufy are dominating our midweek Green Deals. First up is the increased savings on ENGWE’s latest E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with a FREE $343 bundle at a new $1,499 low, followed by the brand’s Eagle Electric Dirt Bike with up to a $276 FREE bundle at a new $899 low. Behind that, we have the Anker eufyCam C37 4K Wireless Solar Security Camera down at a $100 low (as well as a low for its 2K counterpart), or you can get a fully comprehensive system with the one-day-only deal on the eufyCam S4 4K Triple-Laser PTZ Solar 4-Cam Kit with a Hombase 3 hub and a smart display at a $1,195 low. There’s also some additional deals waiting down below for you, as well as the hangover deals from the last two days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Adventure Season Sale that dropped the Summit 1 Multi-Terrain e-bike to $1,699, the rare Husqvarna Power Axe 225i chainsaw deal for the best price in two years, and others.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Smaller portions, more shared plates, less alcohol: How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are changing the landscape of dining in Sacramento
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The cleanup is part of a statewide effort that will cover 700 sites where volunteers will rid rivers, beaches and harbors of trash and debris.
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A local hospital earns a national ranking by U.S. News that assessed the strengths and specialties of medical centers for children.
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Judge Kendra D. Weber faces a misdemeanor version of the charge in the death of the 63-year-old man.
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Tamara Wallace faces a wire fraud charge after admitting she embezzled from her church. Her successor was sentenced to jail the same day in a separate harassment case.
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A Davis parent alleged that videos Beth Bourne posted of her children and daycare provider led to online threats against her family and daycare.
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Dome Fire burns near Chilnualna Falls in Yosemite.
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"Starter homes can cost $1 million in 242 cities; the median existing home is upwards of $440,000. That's far above what most people can pay," Alex Jaquez said.
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Panno began managing the station on a temporary basis in December.
The post Kellsy Panno leads KAZU as station director appeared first on Current.
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“The architecture has the scale and timeless character of The Ahwahnee in Yosemite,” a listing agent said about the Lake Tahoe-area estate.
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Tiffany Saathoff and Michelle Sutherland, both Rocklin Unified trustees, differ over when schools should notify parents about a student’s name or pronoun change.
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The widow of a retired CHP officer killed in a motorcycle crash with Sacramento businessman Phil Oates is seeking up to $30 million.
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Here’s how salicylic acid works, what concentration to use and the common mistakes dermatologists say to avoid.
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The 54-year-old motorist crashed into an Orangevale building, then fled and hid in a nearby trailer park, the CHP said.
The average price of a gallon of diesel just passed $6 for the first time late last week. Since then, it’s kept climbing and hit $6.31 a gallon this morning. A year ago, it was well under $4. That, of course, has implications for all sorts of other prices across the economy, too — particularly at the grocery store. We explain. Plus, what will a "quieter" Federal Reserve do about persistent inflation?
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Remains were found Monday in Dobbins and Tuesday in Plumas Lake, authorities said.
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Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site.
Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to pre-assemble every Supercharger in a factory. It’s a smart move, and one the company badly needs after two years of slower deployment.
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Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever.
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The case is a rare direct accusation of a Kremlin plot to kill a Russian dissident living in Washington.
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Homeless, jobless Illinois man has “numerous prior violent criminal charges,” and a pending charge as a fugitive from justice.
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Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live? NPR wants to hear.
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"Symphony in a Suitcase" stemmed from a partnership among Steves, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Public Media Connect.
The post Rick Steves curriculum brings European history, music to classrooms appeared first on Current.
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Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally getting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes out across the United States.
Unfortunately for the customers who ordered them nearly a year ago, those bikes aren’t headed to their garages. They’re headed on tour.
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The group has taken social media by storm, showcasing a group of mostly senior women as they hit the waves.
Later today, we’ll learn whether Federal Reserve officials have decided to raise interest rates or leave them alone. Either way, economists and investors will be looking for an explanation from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and some hints about what comes next. Then, a sprawling copyright lawsuit over reggaeton's defining rhythm, which has targeted Bad Bunny, Karol G, Daddy Yankee, and hundreds of other artists, was hit with a major setback in court earlier this month.
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Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody's Analytics, talks about the Federal Reserve's expected decision to raise interest rates and the implications of that move.
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There was no empty chair visible, but South Dakota Public Broadcasting made it clear that Sen. Mike Rounds had been given the opportunity to be present, and that he had also failed to offer even one alternative date for the event.
I’m fairly certain that a determination was made by at least a few in the Rounds’ office that SDPB would simply fold its tent and forget about it. Instead, the network followed through, so independent Brian Bengs had the entire hour to share who he was, what he stands for, and why he’s in the race.
Getting big money out of our political system is #1 on Bengs’ list, and it’s increasingly becoming #1 on the list of most voters. His other main three priorities are a total hiatus on Data Centers, establish term limits on lawmakers, and somehow getting out of the ‘forever’ war we’ve begun with Iran.
Moderator Jackie Hendry did a creditable job in covering the essential questions.
And Bengs did a creditable job explaining his decades in our military as a lawyer who actually specialized in the issue of war.
He did an especially good job of telling why he ran as a Democrat against John Thune in 2022. He first registered as an independent as a teenager and, except for the 13 months running against Thune, he’s been a lifelong independent. But no one else stepped forward then, so he ran. He noted that South Dakotans in general simply refuse to vote for a Democrat, yet with the same arguments as then, he’s finding SD voters much more amenable to an independent.
You may have seen the PAC ads blasting Bengs for having run as a Democrat, as if he’s trying to fool us now with his independent status. I’m still waiting for just one Rounds ad that talks about anything that he’s accomplished. Anything. Just one.
Bengs was especially titillating when he talked about three other independent Senate candidates, all of whom are doing well and running strong campaigns.
When Hendry asked him who he’d caucus with in D. C., Bengs suggested that if all of them win, they would be their own caucus and actually control many of the upcoming votes. And he’s discussed this with those other independents.
There’s a new idea!
God knows we need new and fresh ideas.
After watching the entire hour with Brian Bengs, my wife and I agreed that we would donate to his campaign. He definitely has our vote.
We’re still waiting for that positive Rounds ad.
Van Carter of Sioux Falls is a retired broadcast journalist and environmentalist who published a green website for 15 years.
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AI leaders suddenly seem to agree on slowing down the AI race. Anthropic's Dario Amodei published an essay last weekend calling to "pace the frontier" — slow the development of advanced AI to allow safety measures to catch up. He said Anthropic will give access to independent safety evaluators, to which OpenAI's Sam Altman and XAI's Elon Musk concurred.
It's all giving déjà vu to Amy Webb, founder of the Future Today Strategy Group, who’s been pushing government leaders around the globe to adopt a similar framework for AI for almost a decade. She laid out her vision in her 2019 book “The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity.”
“ AI CEOs want to ‘pace’ the industry. That may not mean slowing down.” from NBC News
“ AI's leaders just asked to slow down. I made that case nine years ago.” from Amy Webb
“ We Must Pace the Frontier” from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation. That will make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
Large majorities of voters told Public Policy Institute of California they were worried about the economy and disapprove of Trump in latest survey
Citing growing curiosity and concerns over the issue, Mayor McCarty asked staff at a council meeting to study “what safeguards we may need.”
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A fundraiser for a cat who lives on the UC Davis campus raised $16,600 to cover medical costs and upkeep following a health scare.
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For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy
Here is a glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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The improper payments included trips to a cigar lounge, escape room, and Planet Fitness gym.
The California Legislature's earmark process allows lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to dole out money with little scrutiny, raising concerns among lawmakers.
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The fatal collision was reported shortly after 3 a.m. Monday near Luther Drive and Florin Road in the Parkway neighborhood.
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His sentence in the misdemeanor case included a 35-day suspended jail sentence for the next two years.
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"Congress likes to get information. They like to hear from people. That might be what we see first in terms of what happens" with AI laws, Loren Duggan said.
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Independent food businesses, chef demonstrations, food trucks and live music will be featured at this weekend’s Nevada City food expo
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The DHS chief criticized a federal judge’s ruling that a now-abandoned plan to cut FEMA’s workforce in half was advanced unlawfully.
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The California Nurses Association is accusing the University of California system of bargaining in bad faith about 12-hour shifts.
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The Auburn town hall next week comes as other Northern California cities reconsider their use of Flock license plate-reading cameras.
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The comedian, who relies on audience participation in his stand-up routine, sparked controversy during one of his Netflix specials.
August marked the third-highest level of container imports to the U.S. on record. Sure, it’s usually a busy month for holiday shopping inventory, but there’s also that pesky looming inflation and ongoing tariff uncertainty. In this episode, why U.S. retailers are stocking way up. Plus: The stock market braces for a likely Fed rate hike, wildlife highway crossings save money and lives, and Carter’s undergoes a rebrand aimed at a new generation of parents.
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Without a clear picture of how much agencies spend on paid administrative leave, GAO said it’s impossible to tell if “cost savings” goals are being met.
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U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued an administrative stay through Oct. 2 that largely freezes USDA's sweeping workforce reorganization plans.
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The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring restriction on applicants who had previously participated in prostitution.
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The Space Force sees NASA’s new Space Academy as a potential civilian talent pipeline, while keeping the Air Force Academy as an officer commissioning source.
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NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers.
Tesla has until September 30 to respond. Failing to answer fully and truthfully carries penalties of up to $139 million.
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Still leaking when you laugh or sneeze after having a baby? App-connected Kegel trainers offer a way to strengthen your pelvic floor.
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Americans run 300 loads of laundry a year. This new product category wants to change that number for good.
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“Anyone who purchased the affected product may obtain a full refund,” the FDA said.
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Deputies found the man’s body in a few feet of water after receiving a call about 11:30 a.m., officials said.
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Federal health officials just issued a nationwide alert about the animal-transmitted virus.
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Salicylic acid isn’t just for facial acne. Here’s how it can help body acne, KP, ingrown hairs and more.
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Two new, independent reports show detailed looks at the costs of the war in Iran. It's led to shortages in U.S. weapons, supply chain bottlenecks and a price tag in the tens of billions of dollars.
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The new parking garage is set to open in November, before Thanksgiving, according to the Sacramento County Department of Airports.
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The Office of Personnel Managements says it received only 7,618 retirement claims last month — down from more than 10,000 claims OPM received in July.
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A letter, backed by nearly a third of Congress, sent Tuesday called the potential deal “extremely concerning.”
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The $1 million donation to the Public Media Bridge Fund is restricted to grants for NPR member stations, the network announced Tuesday.
The post NPR donates $1 million to support member station sustainability appeared first on Current.
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This episode asks how much of what we see on big screen realistically represents government and the feds who work for it?
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An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.
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California’s last nuclear power plant will close in 2030 without permission to operate from the state.
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Prosecutors said the robbery victims were ambushed and threatened with a gun as they were withdrawing money.
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Both candidates vying to replace outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy say they will protect farmland, lower housing costs and be fiscally prudent.
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Tesla will finally unveil its new Roadster on October 1, more than eight years after it first showed the car in 2017. And a teaser this weekend suggests the production version is getting Tesla’s “Cyber” design treatment.
The teaser shows SpaceX cold gas thrusters firing out the back, and Elon Musk has promised “radical design changes.” But the Roadster never needed a redesign. It needed to ship.
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It’s National Voter Registration Day.
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She’s famous for hit Broadway musicals and TV, film roles.
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We’ve got a nice mix in our Tuesday Green Deals, headlined by the latest Velotric Adventure Season Sale with up to $550 discounts, like the Summit 1 Multi-Terrain e-bike with SensorSwap tech down at $1,699, among others. We’ve also got Jackery’s Member Sale Event with a small collection of power station offers, like the new 2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus V2 Power Station with 2x 200W solar panels for $1,649. From there, we spotted a rare discount to the best price in two years on Husqvarna’s Power Axe 225i Cordless Electric Chainsaw with a 4.0Ah battery at $265, as well as the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 7-1/4-inch Miter Saw with a 4.0Ah battery at $329, the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Power Station back at its Amazon low, and more waiting for you down below. There’s also all the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, like the Anker eufy Solar Wall Light Cam S4 launch deal, Anker’s extended SOLIX Hurricane-Ready power station sale with exclusive savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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A new interface preview for GM’s updated trucks shows a split-screen CarPlay/Android Auto solution coming to the 2027 Sierra and...
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Construction is underway in some Rancho Cordova neighborhoods to implement traffic-calming measures.
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Your home is already dropping hints about hard water. Here are the signs most people overlook daily.
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"This is not the death knell of CMMC. In no way, shape or form does this class deviation say CMMC is dead," Stephanie Kostro said.
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Culkeen will leave his position as CEO of WTCI in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The post Bob Culkeen named GM of WFSU appeared first on Current.
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The tickets matched five winning numbers, lottery officials say.
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John Joseph Pine III was found in his cell about 4 p.m. Saturday by Folsom correctional staff. Pine was pronounced dead later Saturday
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Witnesses said speed may have factored in a fiery crash on the Hazel Avenue bridge late Monday.
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Africa’s electric motorcycle market is about to get an interesting new combination of Chinese manufacturing scale and homegrown battery-swapping infrastructure.
Yadea, the Chinese electric two-wheeler giant that has sold more than 100 million vehicles globally, has announced a new strategic partnership with African electric mobility company Spiro. The two companies plan to work together on electric motorcycles and scooters specifically tailored to African markets while integrating those vehicles into Spiro’s rapidly growing battery-swapping network.
The yield or interest rate on 10-year Treasury bonds has reached the critical threshold of 5%. This is a key rate because it’s tied to some major borrowing costs for consumers. This morning, we have more on why bond yields are rising and how they could affect you. Also on the show: how rate hikes actually work to bring inflation down, and we continue our earlier conversation about the rise of so-called "Main Street millionaires."
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Developer Phil Oates has admitted turning left in front of a motorcyclist in a fatal Granite Bay collision. Should he pay $30 million?
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First Student is adding 40 electric school buses in New York City after completing the first phase of a charging project that cut infrastructure costs by 20%.
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Here are photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift from the Chiefs’ 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night.
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July 2026 was the worst month on record for Tesla driver-assist crashes. Tesla reported 236 of them to federal regulators, the most it has ever filed in a single month.
Four of those crashes killed someone. In every one, Tesla’s own data says Autopilot or “Full Self-Driving” was engaged, and in every one, the public was never told the system was involved. This is the latest from our ongoing investigation matching Tesla’s redacted NHTSA reports to real, named crashes.
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Stark Future has already turned its ridiculously powerful electric dirt bike into a street-going supermoto – upon which I recently got to cruise the streets and cities around Barcelona (more on that experience coming soon). But now the company is taking that concept in an even darker direction with the new Stark VARG SM Sköll, a limited-edition, nearly completely blacked-out version of the 80 hp electric supermoto.
Kaleb Taubman will face trial on felony charges in alleged hit-and-run crash in midtown that left a bicyclist hospitalized.
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James Comey Jr. is set to stand trial in New Bern in October over his “86 47” Instagram post.
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The lawsuit challenges California’s decision to delay payment until it determines how much schools are owed under Prop. 98.
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New York City has chosen Brooklyn-based it’s electric to supply the hardware for its permanent curbside EV charging network, which will bring nearly 700 Level 2 charging points to all five boroughs over the next three years.
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Segway is giving its compact MUXI utility e-bike a fairly significant upgrade, adding everything from automatic electronic shifting to front suspension and a higher Class 3 top speed.
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“For the past 46 years, no one was more dedicated to the station, people and the community than Frank,” said KCBX President and GM Chris McBride.
The post Former KCBX GM Frank Lanzone dies at 77 appeared first on Current.
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Drew Schmidt quit his stable state worker gig to serve lunch at the Between the Buns 916 hot dog stand.
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For years, the ranch was at the center of a family feud.
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With his microphone and cowboy hat, 9-year-old Waylon Estes is headed to the Pendleton Round-Up in Oregon.
Picture someone wealthy; your image may be of some tech billionaire. Now picture the wealthiest person you know. Odds are it's not a Silicon Valley tech mogul or Wall Street banker; it's probably a small business owner. Turns out, wealth from successful small business owners dwarfs the Forbes 400. A new book, "The Everywhere Millionaire," explores its scale. This morning, we have a conversation with its authors. But first: soybean biofuels and diesel prices.
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The problem of AI alignment has become a hot topic. It’s raised questions, like how do we get AI to do what we want, and not what we don't want? For example, hacking another company. Or, in a less criminal vein, how do we get AI to stop talking about goblins?
After mounting user reports of this behavior earlier this year, OpenAI had to give its models — ChatGPT and Codex — explicit instructions to cut it out. It's the topic of today's “ Uncanny AI,” those moments when it's clear AI doesn't think like us.
Janelle Shane, author of the blog "AI Weirdness,” says goblin mode emerged from a nerdy personality customization. “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino asked her why.
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For most of my career I've heard predictions that the federal debt would end in collapse. The warnings have come from both parties, usually from whichever one is not in power. Not having seen a collapse yet, I'm skeptical of new warnings.
A recent one comes in a report by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard published August 11, 2026, in the Telegraph titled "The pieces are falling into place for a US financial crisis." I'm not persuaded by the forecast. But the report includes one fact that isn't a prediction at all, and it applies to your household as much as to the Treasury.
The federal government has been borrowing short. About 85% of government borrowing in recent years has been Treasury bills that mature in a year or less, which now make up 22 percent of outstanding marketable federal debt. This is higher than the range of 15 to 20 percent recommended by the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee. Roughly 20 percent of all federal debt comes due within four months.
Both parties built this. The Treasury began leaning on short-term bills in 2023, after Congress suspended the debt ceiling, and Secretary Scott Bessent continued the practice after taking office in 2025, though he had criticized it before he had the job.
The reward of this strategy is short-term savings. Net interest on the national debt is projected at $1.0 trillion in fiscal 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office. That is more than the government spends on any other budget category except Social Security, including national defense and Medicare. Borrowing short holds that figure down. The risk is that if interest rates rise, a significant chunk of the federal debt gets refinanced at the new higher rate within twelve months.
A rate increase is a real possibility. In July the Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent, but three regional Federal Reserve bank presidents dissented and wanted an increase. Inflation has run above the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target for more than five years.
How might a rate increase affect your own household debts? A home equity line of credit averages about 7.4 percent and adjusts with the prime rate. Credit card rates average around 20 percent and adjust the same way. Adjustable-rate mortgages reset on a set schedule. Each of those payments can change without you doing anything.
What can you do? I strongly suggest avoiding either of two extreme reactions. One is to dismiss the warning because the last several warnings were wrong. The second is to panic and rush into dramatic action that feels like taking control: selling out of stocks, buying gold, or draining savings to pay off a low fixed-rate mortgage.
A good first step instead is a debt inventory. The real risk is in a variable-interest debt you’ve come to regard as fixed. So list every debt you carry. Mark each one fixed or variable. Add up the variable balances, then recalculate those payments at three percentage points above today's rate. If your budget could absorb the new total, you may not need to do anything. If it could not, you have a specific problem with specific possible solutions: refinance the variable debt to a fixed rate, pay down the variable balances ahead of the fixed ones, or build cash reserves against the reset.
I've written before about why the federal debt may be less dire than the headlines suggest, and I still think much of that argument holds. You cannot know whether a national crisis is coming.
You can, however, assess the risk of a crisis for your own budget and take action to reduce that risk.
Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT™, is a pioneer in financial therapy and a 2026 inductee into the Financial Therapy Hall of Fame. He is the founder of The Financial Therapy Podcast and Kahler Financial Group, and co-author of “Coupleship Inc.” and “The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Stacey Vanek Smith, reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, about the 10-year Treasury yield's brief rise to 5% Monday and how the Federal Reserve might react.
Con 14 galardones, “Widow’s Bay” se convirtió en la gran protagonista de la noche.
La edición 78 tuvo lugar en el Peacock Theater de Los Ángeles, California.
Compression boots are becoming a go-to recovery ritual, with Stephen Curry among the athletes embracing them.
The vacancy was created by the resignation of Trustee Tom Duncan, who represented Placer Union High School District’s Area 5.
The allegations may not sway voters directly, but one expert says they could damage Prop. 40’s coalition.
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The EPA finalized a proposed policy on Monday to eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with trillions of dollars in long-term health and environmental costs and thousands of deaths per year, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on America.
Update: This article has been updated to reflect the finalization of the rule, and with updated estimates of its cost to Americans.
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Here’s a glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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The rankings are based on students’ perception of free speech at their universities, campus policies and how schools respond to controversy.
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He faces potential prison time and a fine.
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“We need to make sure that there's strong buy-in not just from Congress or from any administration, but from the people of this country,” Sen. Deb Fischer said.
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The Swiss-born philanthropist gave millions to Sacramento State and UC Davis, leaving his name on major science, engineering and medical facilities across the capital region.
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The women-owned fitness club at 232 N. Lincoln Way offers classes Mondays through Saturdays, from traditional Pilates floor exercises to dance.
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The lawsuit alleges school officials allowed the gunman to roam the campus unaccompanied before he shot two kindergartners.
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Folsom plans to stop using Flock’s AI-powered license plate cameras as police review the city’s contract with the company.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement confirming he is returning to the Senate for pressing matters.
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Policies surrounding transgender students have become a key debate in school board races around the Sacramento region and the nation.
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The governor has until Sept. 30 to act on these and other measures.
At this week’s FOMC meeting, it’s likely Fed governors will hike interest rates. They won’t be alone. The EU raised rates last week and Japan is expected to do the same at its upcoming meeting. These central bankers are all dealing with similar inflationary pressures, and hawkish rate-setters stick together. Also in this episode: The U.S. dollar rises in anticipation of a rate hike, diesel prices break records, the subscription-BNPL-rental economy reduces how much we really own.
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Most of the time, self-plus-one is cheaper, but there are plans where you’ll save more enrolling as self & family.
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On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge, we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV, as well as the “new” Tesla Roadster that’s going to hover around a parking lot (allegedly) in October.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom told the CNN anchor Jake Tapper he and the former Vice President would compete too closely for supporters and donors.
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"In the age of AI and the age of ubiquitous connection, everybody wants the answer right now, right? It has to be the right answer," said Cmdr. Jonathan White.
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Folsom served up its own farm-to-fork celebration with Dinner on Rainbow Bridge celebrating local cuisine and the city’s anniversary.
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Compression boots may look high-tech, but could they really help speed up recovery and reduce soreness?
OPM has until the end of the week to comply with the judge’s order and give notice to agencies that the "loyalty" question should be removed from job postings.
While AI fears dominate headlines, cybersecurity leaders say "you don't necessarily need the newest, sexiest tool" to address the risks.
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The immigrant-owned business in East Sacramento will close on Sept. 30, according to a sign posted on the business’s storefront.
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Come for the soccer, stay for the food: How Sacramento Republic FC aims to make its stadium’s food reflect local cuisine.
"I think from, to a large degree, we are data hoarders, and we have so much data that we don't know what to do with it," said Greg Koval.
"Basic research needs to be a federal priority if we're going to keep feeding innovations that later can produce the SpaceXes of the world," Joseph Jewell said.
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Costs normally drop this time of year as gas stations switch fuel blends.
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Viral snack hauls are turning Japan’s convenience stores into must-plan stops for travelers hunting foods they’ve discovered on TikTok.
"Our construct is to deter major conflict by having a disparity of technological capability," Mike Dodd said.
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Shoppable runways are turning fashion shows into real-time shopping experiences where viewers can discover and buy looks instantly
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Grocery tourism is turning everyday food stops into travel attractions, from Japan’s viral konbini finds to Erewhon’s celebrity smoothie craze.
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See how the root beer chain stacked up against the fast-food giants — and which side dish also earned it a spot on the leaderboard.
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Illston didn't order a specific remedy to carry out her opinion but directed the two sides to meet and decide on a course of relief.
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La Copa Mundial de fútbol, el Super Bowl, y el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol estuvieron entre los eventos más vistos.
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The Saturday morning crash happened on Clarksburg Road west of Jefferson Boulevard, according to the CHP.
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Speed, noise and ice style all matter — here's how the top-rated countertop machines stack up before you clear space on the counter.
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A 15-year-old girl died Sunday after she was struck by a car Friday evening at Bruceville and Calvine roads.
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Your hair might not actually need rescuing from hard water — but here are the warning signs that say otherwise.
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From an LGBTQ-owned stationery store opening and a new tea lounge to a rabid bat scare, here's what you may have missed.
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With the Ford F-150 Lightning no longer available, the Chevy Silverado EV is now the most affordable full-size electric pickup you can get your hands on.
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Leading our Monday Green Deals this week is the launch deals on Anker’s new HomeKit-ready and solar-charging Wall Light Cam S4, with the 2-pack bundle down at $400, for example. Right behind that, we have Anker’s extended SOLIX Hurricane-Ready power station sale with continuing Labor Day pricing, exclusive bonus savings, and FREE gifts – all starting from $231. There’s also the Monarc Marker All-Terrain Smart e-bike with a FREE extra battery and stem bag ($609 value) for $1,999, while the sibling Tracer Urban Commuter Smart e-bike gets the same FREE bundle at $1,899. Lastly there’s EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale, with four power station bundles starting from $1,379 – plus, all the hangover deals from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded up together in our latest Electrified Weekly edition.
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The home is worth more than $4 million, news reports say.
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There is a potential gap between school districts’ emergency loan needs and the California Legislature’s schedule. Can it be bridged?
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A Tesla Cybercab rider in Austin says a 10-minute trip turned into a 70-minute ordeal after the driverless taxi took a long detour across the city.
The reason is a limitation Tesla still hasn’t solved. Its robotaxis can’t drive on highways, so a quick hop that a human would take up the freeway becomes a winding surface-street tour.
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What to know about flight operations.
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Not all home warranty plans work the same. These seven questions can help you compare coverage before you buy.
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“While it adheres to all federal standards for criminal confinement, we’d make it even smaller if we could,” said Alex Lanfranconi, governor’s director of communications
As the Pentagon rethinks CMMC, the Cyber AB is calling for a transition plan that continues the momentum of the program.
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BYD is in “the leading position,” according to executive vice president Stella Li, with plans to introduce its first EV equipped with solid-state batteries in 2027.
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Containment also continues to climb on both the Plaskett and Timber fires.
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The lawsuit included a coalition of 21 state leaders including from New York, Maryland, Nevada and Wisconsin.
Lasting AI transformation requires agencies to equip the people closest to mission work with the skills to use and govern it, the Pluralsight expert says.
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The proposed travel center would be just west of Highway 65 about 2 miles south of Thunder Valley Casino.
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Biological age tests promise insight into aging. Experts explain what the results actually mean.
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Saldanha is “the ideal leader for public media both today and tomorrow,” said CEO Kerri Hoffman.
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The 14-year-old girl disappeared Friday from Orland in Glenn County. Police tracked her about 150 miles south to Oakland.
A letter addressed to the Office of Personnel Management points out discrepancies in how some law enforcement officers are classified for retirement purposes.
Crude oil prices are up again this morning. For months, we've been hearing about the Strait of Hormuz, how the slowdown of oil tanker traffic there has affected prices, but the fighting is now affecting oil flows in other parts of the Middle East. Brent crude, the global benchmark, is trading above $108 a barrel — up about 10% over the past week. We have the latest and what it means for your wallet. Plus, the push for AI guardrails and what's next for interest rates.
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The third round of public safety power shutoffs were affected homes and businesses along the Valley’s west side, as well as portions of Butte County.
This episode of Fed Thread explores what happens when the government’s interests and yours stop being aligned.
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The area remains under fire risk from strong northerly winds. Here’s how strong the winds will be, and what to expect for temperatures.
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I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of September 2026. Fall weather is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to hop in the saddle and get out there riding! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
A lot of people think about the national debt problem as some abstract issue that doesn’t affect our daily lives. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done as a proper EV.
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BYD unveiled its most complete electric commercial vehicle lineup yet at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, headlined by the ETT 44, a heavy-duty tractor with up to 600 km of range and 1.5-megawatt charging.
It’s BYD’s clearest shot yet at Europe’s heavy-truck market, and it brings the “Flash Charging” pitch the company built around its cars straight to the freight business.
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Meg Samples stepped up to GM of KMHD.
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The Starship 3.0 concept truck has been busy of late, testing a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to manage battery heat, improve range performance, and enhance the durability of electric semi truck batteries.
The push for guardrails for Artificial Intelligence took on new urgency over the weekend. The leaders of several AI companies called for a slowdown in AI research in the name of safety. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, issued an open letter on Saturday arguing that now is the time to "slow the pace of AI research." We'll unpack. Then, Cleveland pitches its job market to recent college grads.
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They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
Our tax system was built around an economy where humans earn wages, companies employ workers, and both contribute to the public purse.
So what happens if AI starts changing that equation?
Marketplace’s Future Effects correspondent David Brancaccio has been exploring just that in his series, “Robots Ate My Taxes.”
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I got an email from Brian Bengs this afternoon. That's not too surprising. Bengs sends me at least two emails every day, generally asking for money.
He has pointed out that his independent candidacy for U.S. Senate has a much better chance of success now that it's a two way race between him and Mike Rounds.
The Democratic candidate, Julian Beaudion, dropped out of the race at the last possible minute. Neither Bengs nor Beaudion is from South Dakota, but Beaudion has lived here longer than Bengs. Rounds didn't have much to worry about when his opposition was divided between two obscure opponents.
Recent emails from Bengs cite various polls which show that he and Rounds are statistically tied. In his emails, he sometimes he talks about fixing a morning cup of coffee, and the fact that he's living in a camper while he builds himself a house. He will remind us that he worked briefly as a park ranger at Wind Cave National Park, and that he had a career in the military before he taught briefly at Northern State University. Many national park rangers saw their jobs evaporate during Elon Musk's DOGE crusade against federal employees.
Bengs was actually the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate back in 2022, shortly after he came to South Dakota, and he lost to John Thune by a margin of 69% to 26%. That was Joe Biden's midterm election, shortly after the Covid pandemic. Bengs switched his own voter registration back to independent just weeks after losing that election.
His most persistent argument against giving Rounds a third term in the Senate is that Rounds is a career politician. He served in the State Senate, eventually being selected as majority leader, and then was elected Governor twice before winning a complicated race for the Senate in 2014. It's true that Mike Rounds has held public office for more than three decades, but that's not my issue with him.
Tim Johnson was a career politician, and I was proud to vote for him every time he was on the ballot. Johnson was the only South Dakotan to serve in all four legislative capacities: State Representative, State Senator, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator. He never lost an election. Johnson wasn't flashy, but had the persona of an Eagle Scout, or even the boy next door. I usually agreed with his positions on issues, and respected his integrity. Interestingly, Tim Johnson managed to defeat John Thune, by a very narrow margin, back in 2002.
In the fifty days remaining before this year's election, Brian Bengs could tell us where he stands on some of the hot button issues that face our state and nation.
Congress is years behind schedule in passing a farm bill. What would Bengs do, to break that impasse?
Since he worked as a park ranger, how does he feel about the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to dismantle our conservation legacy.
Big Bend is seriously threatened by the idiotic and destructive border wall.
Trump wants to sell off a chunk of Yosemite to a developer.
The Senate voted, 50-49, to allow an open pit copper mine right next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is America's most visited wilderness. If Rounds had found the courage to oppose that scheme, the outcome would have been different.
Bengs could also tell us what he proposes to do, if anything, to make housing more affordable.
As a military man, he could tell us what he thinks about Trump's unhinged war against Iran.
And he could tell us how he proposes to keep Social Security solvent.
There are many valid reasons for South Dakotans to bring Mike Rounds' Senate tenure to an end. Rather than continually attacking him as a career politician, Bengs could take a stand on some of the issues that threaten our future as a democracy and as a nation.
Jay Davis is a retired Rapid City attorney
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk about the pressure the ongoing conflict in the Gulf is putting on the global economy.
The EPA plans to announce a new policy on Monday that will eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with another $120 billion in long-term health costs, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on Americans’ pocketbooks.
Firefighters were called to the American River Parkways downstream from Rio Americano High just after 1 p.m.
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An Elk Grove police officer fired at a man who allegedly set an RV on fire and fled. The officer’s gunfire did not strike him, police said.
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The Lucas Fire is burning in Lake and Mendocino counties, north of Sacramento.
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The Tesla crashed into a tree and caught fire on westbound Serrano Parkway around 10:40 p.m., officials say. The cause is still unknown
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The whale shark measured 14 to 16 feet long.
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The rodeo concludes Sunday at Cal Expo. The event, which includes bull riding, supports the Firefighters Burn Institute charity.
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies discovered the man with a life-threatening wound on the 6700 block of Stockton Boulevard
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One customer remained without power from the latest PSPS but PG&E warned another round could affect the Valley on Monday.
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The weapon was a “ghost gun,” San Francisco police said.
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Cinder spend the night yowling in a cypress tree in Boulevard Park, keeping the neighborhood awake. How do you get a cat down these days?
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Zürich Airport has deployed not one but two fully automated electric shuttle buses on the grounds of Zürich Airport. Crucially, these self-driving vehicles are operating without a human safety monitor, making Zürich one of the first airports in Europe to test L4 autonomy in a live environment.
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He’s still out there somewhere.
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Electric farm tractors are a great idea that hasn’t quite found a way to succeed in the market, but Ohio-based GoSun thinks the time is right to try again – this time with integrated solar charging technology that could give its all-electric tractor a serious advantage over the diesel-powered competition.
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The 60-year-old died at Lake Shasta on Friday, authorities said.
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Coastally trapped waves will bring heat and higher seas for the California coast this fall. When they will arrive and what happens next.
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The Sacramento region has long sought to attract film productions. One genre that is thriving in the region: Faith-based films.
The bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to midnight Sunday for an inaugural Dinner on the Bridge, celebrating Folsom’s 80th anniversary.
The man wielded a knife at a nearby Starbucks before attacking a mother and daughter inside their garage.
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A child may have had contact with the bat, authorities said. It’s the third rabid bat found in Sutter County since July.
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Kamala Harris and her housband Doug Emhoff were not at the home at the time, reports said.
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The Trump administration and a group of veterans disagreed whether Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s social media post violated a federal judge’s orders.
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See the video of the helicopter crew hoisted the injured climber to safety.
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The technology’s rampant growth has been a major topic of discussion among lawmakers and industry leaders this week.
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Forecasted weather conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds, could allow electrical equipment to spark wildfires.
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Tesla is teasing an October 1 reveal for the new Tesla Roadster, nine years after it first showed the prototype.
The company posted a “Go for launch” teaser image Friday showing the electric hypercar bathed in rocket-launch lighting, with the date “10.01” stamped across it.
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The red flag warning for fire threats in portions of the Sacramento Valley and Foothills runs from 11 a.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday.
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Last year, the BYD “Shenzhen” set sail on its first voyage with 9,200 parking spots – or enough space to fill 20 football fields, making BYD’s transport ship easily the world’s largest. Now, as the Chinese car brand sets its sights on Europe and North America, it’s ordering 10 more.
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The department gutted the contracts for CORE employees earlier this year without using “reasoned decisionmaking,” the judge wrote.
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CASE’s new TL100EV mini track loader is finally reaching real-world customers, and they’re putting it to work in some of the industry’s most demanding applications – from low-emission zones and no-drip job sites and noise-sensitive locations. Even indoors!
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If you’ve been looking for an off-road electric scooter with plenty of power and room to grow, this one from ECOROAD is definitely worth a closer look.
The ECOROAD ES6 Dual Motor Electric Scooter combines two motors with a total output of 2,000 watts, a top speed of up to 34 mph, and the flexibility to switch between single- and dual-motor drive. And good news, Electrek readers: You get a special discount of 5% on the ECOROAD ES6 Dual with promo code ELECTREK5.
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A new fleet of British-designed and built battery electric trains has been announced, promising thousands of new jobs, faster and more reliable rail service, and significant reductions in carbon emissions across northern England.
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A drone strike shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline this week, knocking roughly 5 million barrels a day offline. That’s about 5% of global supply, and it pushed Brent crude above $104. US diesel is at record highs.
That’s the fossil fuel crisis making headlines. The quieter one is on your own utility bill, and it’s not getting better either.
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“Butch” Schuering’s professional life was demanding, but his Garden Highway home became a long-term family project and gathering place.
Between warm lake days and the first snowfall, the Lake Tahoe area is alive with activities, festivals and more.
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The lawsuit details the personal stories of four Maryland residents who have been arrested by ICE in recent months.
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Fed chairs wield great power and they take great care to signal what they intend to do ahead of time to avoid surprises. Not Kevin Warsh though. He wants to say less, and investors are worried.
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"It’s going to happen eventually. It may as well happen now," the president said during meetings in Dublin.
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John’s note: During the next few weeks I’ll be reviewing the constitutional amendments that will be coming up for a vote in November and casting my vote on them publicly, here on The Standard, before I do it for real on election day.
Constitutional Amendment L will be on South Dakota’s ballot in November. The measure is about changing the size of the majority needed for passage of constitutional amendments.
A "yes" vote supports requiring a 60% supermajority by voters to approve constitutional amendments.
A "no" vote opposes raising the vote threshold, maintaining a simple majority vote requirement for approving constitutional amendments.
I’l be voting no. A basic principle of democracy is that the majority rules. The concept is plain and simple enough and I don’t understand why supporters of an amendment like this insist that a minority can rule when it comes to certain questions being put to a vote.
I think it’s ridiculous that a measure supported by 59.9% of voters can be struck down because 40.1% of the voters don’t like it. In other words, just over 40% of us can impose their will on the other nearly 60%.
That’s minority rule and it goes against the grain of how democracies are supposed to function.
I hope you’ll join me in voting no on this inherently undemocratic measure.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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SEIU-UHW leader Dave Regan denies allegations that he pressured labor officials and bullied female union leaders over Prop. 40.
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A new report shows the cost of living in August was up 3.4% from a year ago. Investors think stubborn inflation makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.
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Why is the grocery store produce aisle filling up with branded fruits and vegetables, like honeycrisp apples and cuties oranges? We watch the effort to make one new — branded — tomato.
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From sea to shining sea, Amazon is serious about electrifying its delivery fleet – now, the company is taking that seriousness across the pond, announcing plans to deploy 50 of Mercedes-Benz’ new battery-electric eActros semi trucks before the end of 2026.
Here’s a quick digest of The Sacramento Bee’s top stories from Friday, Sept. 11.
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“These charges include but are not limited to felony child endangerment,” a news release said.
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Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open spaces for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old concept to work in an even bigger dozer – and the promised efficiency gains are incredible.
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"We're unfortunately less safe today than we were pre-9/11, so on September 10th, because of not the technology issues, but the people issues," said Max Stier.
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The men are charged with obstructing a highway, interfering with public duties and assault with bodily injury, officials said.
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The tea shop operates out of Rancho Cordova’s Sunridge Plaza, which is at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Douglas Road.
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The Lucas Fire is 5% contained and spread over 3,476 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
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"That allows them to ... honor those men and women who answered the call not only on that fateful day 25 years ago, but in service," said Stephen Holley.
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ODNI has been the target of controversial cuts. Now, House lawmakers are considering bipartisan proposals to strengthen the DNI role.
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At two Sacramento locations of the chain restaurant, proceeds from new cheese sandwiches will go to support local charities.
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The grapevine-killing pests were found on plants sold at Costco stores in Sacramento County and dozens of other counties earlier this summer.
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Tracking leadership changes across the federal government
The latest BLS data put real hourly wage gains at -0.3% last month, compared to last year. That’s thanks to inflation running hotter than pay raises. To make up for it, some workers are putting in extra hours or dipping into their savings. In this episode, how much longer can Americans cope with what are effectively inflation-driven pay cuts? Plus: The gender wage gap slows economic productivity, housing starts grow in the Northeast as they fall elsewhere, and we weigh the possible outcomes of next week’s FOMC meeting.
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Prop. 38 proposes an $8B bond to support immunology research. Critics say it favors one institution and lacks accountability provisions.
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The recalled eggs were distributed to grocery stores and restaurants throughout California.
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The former staffer had posted profile photos featuring Nazi officers and wore the attire in a group photo in 2018.
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CMS chief operating officer Kim Brandt and CIO Patrick Newbold say a new culture of delivering IT capabilities and scaling them quickly is taking hold.
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Rohit Rohit was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing the southern border illegally into Arizona, Homeland Security officials said.
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"We can all have sensitivity to it, regardless if you knew someone or not, or experienced 9/11 or not. It's still a strong, powerful story," said Paul Morando.
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The award-winning R&B and soul singer will bring her tour to Memorial Auditorium this winter.
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A new complaint by Campaign Legal Center knocked candidates for failing to file legally required reports detailing financial assets, liabilities and more.
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She was brazenly shot to death in front of witnesses outside a Panera Bread.
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After a final rule upending the RIF process took full effect, performance will now be the top priority, with seniority and tenure serving as tiebreakers.
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The long-awaited Dos Rios light rail station’s construction was celebrated by RT and local, state and federal partners on Thursday.
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New research shows most sleep divorces stem from treatable problems — and reuniting in the same bed is possible.
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It’s part of a new collection of works by the former president.
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The president proposed a vague plan to distribute payments if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in November.
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The community services district’s directors agreed that incorporation would involve organizational changes with no environmental impact
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A union representing California’s Uber and Lyft drivers was certified by a state agency, allow it to engage in collective bargaining.
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Katie Dignan left her post in the powerful post after eight weeks. It’s the second time this year a person has left one of the four positions.
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An August report reviewed by The New York Times revealed contractors told the administration that its own mistakes caused the pool floor to blister.
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Dedicated on September 11, 2008, the memorial honors the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 77.
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Under the Trump administration, the department has diverted a large segment of its resources toward immigration enforcement and domestic operations.
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The program will be the Department of Food and Agriculture’s first designed specifically to fight hunger among Native American tribes.
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Old solar panels contain valuable silver, copper, silicon, aluminum, and glass. A new Texas solar recycling plant aims to recover nearly all of it without sending partially processed materials overseas.
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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Semi launch in Europe, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, and more.
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Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the U.S. blockade. Now some are even losing their backup jobs as sanctions tighten.
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Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit, announced the initiative, emphasizing California’s importance to its policy goals.
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Their car crashed, then 2 gunshots were heard, officials say.
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The average new EV got cheaper in August, even as the average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the US climbed back above $50,000.
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Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with over 150 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends, with events in most US states, and one in Canada.
And in the midst of a global oil price spike, there couldn’t be a better time to learn how to become energy independent.
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Porsche was seen testing its upcoming 718 Boxster at the Nürburgring, the famous and grueling race track in Germany. It’s the first we’ve seen the vehicle uncamouflaged, and comes after Porsche’s new CEO quashed rumors of the model’s cancellation.
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More than 100 people gathered at Cal Expo for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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Elon Musk is once again promoting the misuse of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), this time by amplifying a video of a 98-year-old man who openly admits he has stopped watching the road.
The clip is charming. It’s also a textbook example of the exact driver behavior Tesla’s lawyers are fighting in a growing pile of crash lawsuits.
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The West Virginia Republican — a billionaire — blew past a federal transparency deadline.
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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with increased savings, new sales, and spotlights on soon-to-end deals. Things start with increased exclusive savings of up to $700 on Yozma’s IN 10 Electric Mini Dirt Bike now down at $999, while the upgraded IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bike is at a new $1,699 low. We also have Lectric’s Endless Summer Sale with up to $792 of increased e-bike bundle savings starting from $799. Lastly, from Anker’s soon-to-end SOLIX Hurricane Ready Power Sale, we have a spotlight on S2000 Portable Power Station deals, like getting two of them together for $608 each, as well as some larger backup options, like the expanded 6,144Wh F3000 Portable Power Station with a FREE home integration kit down at $2,090, among others. There’s also the updated continuing Labor Day Green Deals hub roundup that contains deals slated to end soon, as well as the the hangover deals from this week down at the bottom of the page, like the $150 FREE credit with Segway’s discounted Myon Smart e-bike, the latest EcoFlow Home Preparedness Month Sale with bonus extra savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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The partners plan to release recommendations early next year.
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The woman died Tuesday after being shot in a Howe Avenue parking lot by a man whom she had a restraining order against, sheriff’s officials say.
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed three dining facilities and cited 10 others this week.
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A court has blocked the Department of Energy’s attempts to force a broken coal plant open in Michigan, stating that there is no “emergency” that should force the plant to stay open and wasting millions of ratepayer dollars for 468 days after its planned retirement.
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The GOP midterm convention in Dallas was a Trump-fest, and some imperiled Republicans thought it wasn’t worth the time.
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A pre-production Tesla Cybercab was spotted parked on a street in Berkeley, California, and it gives us the clearest look yet at how Tesla puts a steering wheel into a car it designed to have none.
The photos, shared with Electrek by reader Adam Machacek, show a Cybertruck steering wheel mounted on an exposed steering column that has been bolted into the two-seat robotaxi.
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Celebrity blogger’s disturbing TikTok happened in early August.
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The Houthis’ biggest territorial gains in years, along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, could boost Iran’s strategy of driving up world oil and gas prices to pressure the United States.
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The federal circuit court said the Department of Energy’s interpretation of an “emergency” could threaten the stability of energy markets.
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The former federal executive defined 176 management and policy terms to help ease the onboarding of employees.
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The DoD’s Warfighter Performance Optimization office is focused on four levels of effort to bring together policy and strategy for all services and agencies.
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Acting Secretary Hung Cao said this week that the Navy is weighing whether to repair the base that’s been rendered unusable.
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Its origin is still unknown.
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The Kia EV3 is no longer Canada’s most affordable electric vehicle with the new 2027 Nissan Leaf S starting at under CA$35,000.
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In an August debate, Ryan Elijah cast doubt on President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. This week, he said he accepts the results.
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The Trump administration used the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time in its 30-year existence.
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Tesla revealed the European specs for its Semi electric truck, and they don’t match the version already in production in the US. The truck will offer up to 550 km (342 miles) of range at 40 tonnes fully loaded.
Tesla Europe posted the numbers today, days before the company plans to formally launch the Semi in Europe at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover.
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FedsForward's Karen Lee explains why federal talent is in demand and how to navigate a career transition.
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It's the second year in a row Trump marked the day at the Pentagon.
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Jimmy Kimmel said ongoing threats from the FCC led ABC not to air the interview on television.
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Being a sci-fi lover led Coxon to work on artificial intelligence. The culture of the industry left him “a bit hopeless.”
This morning, we got consumer price index data for August. Prices went up 0.4%, and annual inflation is running at 3.4% — in line with expectations, but still way above what the Fed would like to see. Today, we'll break down the fresh inflation data, as well as rising bond yields, global interest rates, energy price fluctuations, and more of this week's market news. Plus, a Canadian business owner reflects on how his government is handling the trade war.
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Authorities were alerted to the crash about 3:30 a.m. by an iPhone notification. The passenger of the Honda Civic died at the scene.
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The fire began outside before spreading through two floors of the Regalia Crest Apartments on Watt Avenue, officials said.
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Why Patagonia might become a new data center hub
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The Sacramento freeway closures will begin Saturday night as crews continue work on the $511 million Fix50 project.
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What would soccer be without fans? And what would a match feel like without them chanting at the top of...
The post The Art of Soccer Chants: The Good, The Bad, and their History appeared first on Latino USA.
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What was it like? Two of the lucky ticket winners to the exclusive dinner spill the tea on getting the news and settling in on the big night
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Federal workforce reductions led to loss of institutional knowledge, creating a need for agency leaders to pivot on employee development strategies, CHCOs say.
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The figures show that inflation remains stubbornly elevated, more than five years after prices first soared as the economy emerged from the COVID pandemic.
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Arkansas TV gained half as many new donors in fiscal year 2026 compared to the previous fiscal year, the foundation’s interim CEO said.
The post Arkansas public television hopes to regain donors lost after attempt to cut PBS ties appeared first on Current.
Strong winds could affect weekend activities and elevate the fire risk. See the latest warnings.
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed three eateries and cited 10 this week.
Legends of Wine and the Grand Tasting are becoming one event in 2026. Tickets for today’s event on sale now.
A Sacramento County vineyard and winery went social media viral recently for its monthly “Paddle & Pour” events. Find out how to partake.
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The Office of Personnel Management director discusses his views and goals for performance management, employee surveys, hiring practices and more.
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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new $900 45mph off-road e-moto from Engwe, delays continue for the ALSO e-bike, Illinois sort of made a path to legality for fast e-bikes, review of the Juiced Nomadix R e-moto, and more.
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Geely launched its new TT electric sport sedan in China, starting at 129,900 yuan (about $19,100), with 800V fast charging and LiDAR on every trim.
That price puts a 640 km sedan with next-generation charging hardware at roughly half the price of a Tesla.
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September 11, 2001 was a paradigm shift. The terrorist attacks reshaped U.S. immigration policy forever and this year marks the...
The post 9/11: The Day that Forever Changed U.S. Immigration Policy appeared first on Latino USA.
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On the 25th anniversary of the tragedies of 9/11, we remember iconic images from that day and memorials in following years
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Update 9/11: Many of the included sales down below are lasting past Labor Day, with some ending tonight and others lasting through the week and further. We have updated the lists so you can continue shopping until the savings are officially over.
Happy Labor Day all! With Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event having been leading most of the deals we’ve seen for weeks, not to mention all the great Green Deals editions leading up to today’s holiday and the savings aren’t going anywhere just yet. Through the rest of the day and even further into the week (and month), you can jump on these deals across a wide variety of tech, and we’ve collected it all into this one-stop shopping hub for your convenience. One thing to note for the tool section in particular: the deals are not given any definite end times, so prices may ebb and flow there – so don’t dawdle too long on those decisions. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.
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Explora playas, gastronomía, tradiciones y naturaleza en un viaje auténtico.
Amid fight over liability for future utility-caused wildfires, victims of PG&E’s earlier Northern California wildfires passed their own bill.
Flags must remain lowered from sunrise to sunset.
Haven Greens is a 5-acre indoor farm located in King City, Ontario, Canada. They grow cut baby leaf greens like lettuce. The majority of leafy greens consumed in Canada come from abroad. Since the trade war with the U.S. began, Haven Greens has grown and made big inroads with Canadian supermarkets. This morning, we check in with its CEO and founder. But first: what's ahead for oil prices (as best we can guess).
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President Trump is at it again, making big time promises without thinking through their ramifications. At the Republican convention that just concluded in Dallas, Trump said that every adult U.S. citizen would collect a cool five thousand bucks if Republicans hold both chambers of Congress.
The announcement is astounding, audacious and altogether crazy.
For one thing, I wonder if at some point in the lead-up to his promise Trump and his gang of sycophants actually took out a calculator and figured how much it would cost.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget did just that and came up with $1.2 trillion,which is about 3.5% of our country’s GDP.
That’s just plain crazy. CRFB notes that “this proposal is fiscally dangerous, economically backwards, and fundamentally unserious.”
That’s putting it mildly compared to my take, which is so crowded with expletives that I can’t, in deference to good taste, post them here.
More to the civilized point is the fact that Trump has already promised dividends that he has yet to pay out. The guy’s a welsher.
Tariff dividends that he promised last year have yet to be paid.
DOGE dividends from cash saved by the budget cutting frenzy early on in his administration haven’t materialized.
Dividends are supposed to accrue from expiring ACA subsidies. Though still in its larval stage, I’m dubious about this promise, considering his track record.
Given the huge hole in our federal budget, it’s hard to see how any of those dividends will ever get paid. I wonder if anybody listening to Trump’s attempt at election bribery actually believes he'll come across this time.
The fiscal damage that the payout would cause is hard to overstate. I haven’t found a supportive economist to weigh in on this looney-tunes proposal. All I’ve found are harsh critiques.
Those critiques focus on the fiscal madness of further increasing our national debt and the inflation that would result from the $1.2 trillion that would suddenly be injected into our economy.
Trump’s promise isn’t just dangerous demagoguery. It’s irrational and illusional.
The GOP hasn’t got much to brag about on the policy front. If it has to resort to bribery as a means of propping up support, Republicans are in sad shape.
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Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel
An Anthropic researcher publicly resigned this week, warning on social media that artificial intelligence companies are “gambling with our lives.”
It’s part of a growing chorus of insiders pleading to slow down the AI race. One said he believed there was a greater than 10% chance the tech will kill us all in the next decade.
The news comes after a fresh wave of troubling details about the OpenAI incident where agents escaped a testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face.
Plus, data center developers have their eye on Patagonia — the colder, the better. And Amazon is betting AI lip-syncing can make dubbed video content more watchable.
Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to break down the busy week in tech news.
Everything we talked about:
Scoop: Sanders convenes senators for AI briefing amid mounting alarm — from Axios
Tech explores Argentina's Patagonia for mega data centers — from Reuters
Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the ‘Texas of Europe’ — from CNBC
Amazon Prime Video’s new AI tech matches lips to dubbed audio — from The Verge
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Hankering for a Western omelet or a plate of chicken fried steak and eggs? Here’s where to get that in Kansas.
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The Interior secretary is quietly meeting with AI hyperscalers while seeking to accommodate them on his department’s land.
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For this year's candidates, the reasons range from rodents to education to a need to challenge the status quo.
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Less than 10% of lawmakers who were at the Capitol that day are still in a Congress that has no plans to mark a fateful day of its history.
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Here’s a rundown of the major specials and live coverage on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Battling the president’s unpopularity, Trump’s political operation is finally spending on races and preparing to hit the road weeks ahead of Election Day.
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Consumer prices rose 3.4% percent last month from a year ago, the same as it was in July and matching expectations. Gas prices were among the biggest risers.
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Realtors around the U.S. are being asked to explain how data centers could affect home values. But a new study shows there is no universal answer.
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A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group also launches attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.
The vice president asked Republicans not to “throw out the baby with the bath water” if they disagree with the administration’s foreign policy.
The president also doubled down on his desire to send $5,000 checks to American adults, even as some members of his own party question how the proposal would work.
The driver on Thursday was pinned underneath the box truck that unexpectedly rolled away.
Authorities said the 61-year-old Carmichael motorist pointed a weapon at officers after a roughly 40-minute pursuit.
The CHP reported the white minivan went off the freeway and crashed through a fence before hitting a tree.
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Volvo designed the 50-ton class EC500 Electric to deliver the same performance as the diesel-powered EC500 the brand’s customers know and love – but saying that is one thing. Proving it? That’s another thing, entirely.
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Both the teenager and the male suspect remained missing as of Tuesday.
The two juveniles were riding an e-scooter when they were struck late last month. The suspect was tracked to Southern California.
A party swap by Fetterman could put any hope of a Senate Democratic majority in jeopardy — leaving his colleagues in a bind over whether to speak out against him.
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The board game shop also offered a massive library for customers to play in-store, but faced financial struggles in its final months.
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A Wednesday post on the Department of Homeland Security’s X account drew backlash from Democrats and Indian-American organizations.
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From gridlocked freeways and 290 million license plate scans, here's what Sacramento readers need to know Thursday, September 10, 2026.
TSA is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas, a practice that largely disappeared after 9/11.
Federal News Network asked readers who were in federal agencies on 9/11 to share their experiences of that day, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
“Our hope is that the vendors can then gain access to some of the classified conversations that they need to be at the table in,” Sarah Pearson said.
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Global EV sales barely moved the needle in August, but that number hides two dramatically different markets: Europe surged 36% from a year ago, while North America plunged 33%.
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The department warned election officials that failure to comply could prompt "civil and criminal sanctions."
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“We have lived through booms before,” Daniel Lurie said in an announcement launching his new tenant-focused policy platform.
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“This administration seems to have no bottom when it comes to cruelty and for overtly sending people to danger.”
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Shuttle buses will replace Blue Line trains between Meadowview and City College as crews prepare stations for new low-floor trains.
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A review prompted by the deadly fireworks blast recommends Yolo County strengthen its code enforcement program and expand proactive enforcement.
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Over 80% of Republican voters say they haven’t decided between Jane Kim and Ben Allen in the insurance commissioner’s race.
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Learn about the fundamentals of wine, from varietals to regions, at this Sacramento wine bar’s inaugural wine school classes.
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The proposal comes as district leaders seek to reverse the county office’s rescission of a teachers’ agreement.
Oil industry analysts were hopeful earlier this year that Trump’s war in the Middle East would be short-lived. But it’s become clear that an open flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will require sustained cooperation between the U.S. and Iran. S&P Global now expects dampered production and choppy prices to continue into 2027. Also in this episode: Trucking costs are pushed up by record-breaking diesel prices and a shortage of English-speaking drivers. And, is it a good idea to use AI to develop pharmaceutical drugs?
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“It was an honor and a privilege to serve the president and the department,” diGenova said.
It’s not yet clear whether EPA will appeal the ruling, but an EPA spokesperson said the agency “is not bound by the arbitrator’s decision.”
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The rotating fire station closures ended Thursday morning, 16 days after they started.
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The measures were signed as part of a larger package that he says will make children safe.
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At an event to sign a bill that authorizes a place to commemorate Medal recipients in D.C., Trump talks tariffs, the border and foreign investments.
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With its next-generation electric pickups arriving in 2027, the F-150 Lightning is no longer available. Ford is preparing to introduce the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) to replace it.
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The post, which urged a bearded man with a turban to “self-deport,” was part of the department’s messaging campaign against immigrant commercial drivers.
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Before joining the faculty of Howard in 2023, Carole Boyce-Davies taught at Florida International University.
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SEIU Local 1000 chief negotiator Bobby Roy said the union’s negotiation meetings with the state remain paused.
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The 38-year-old woman shot and killed by a stalker outside a Howe Avenue restaurant was identified.
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The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission says the drinking water for 1 million residents is near rundown sections of a sewage line.
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The sports restaurant and bar serves guests at the WildHawk Golf Club at 7713 Vineyard Road.
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The appearances come as several Democratic candidates have sought to distance themselves from the former vice president.
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The candidate for Republican governor was mocked for his swing in a campaign video. We asked experts to weigh in.
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The Missouri Supreme Court found that the state’s top election official was in contempt of its order. He has since reversed course and ordered use of a 2022 map — not the one recently engineered to favor Republicans.
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Sound baths give singles a quieter first-date setting where shared stillness and relaxation can make it easier to focus on comfort and chemistry.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare feature can now back up your home at the same time as a Powerwall 3, the company announced Thursday. Run together, the truck and the battery add more than three days of backup power, which Tesla says is the equivalent of nine extra Powerwalls.
It’s a feature Tesla first promised for 2025, and it’s showing up nearly two years after Cybertruck deliveries began. But it finally closes one of Powershare’s most annoying gaps.
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A 2024 Tesla Model Y ran off Interstate 35 in rural Missouri, struck a guardrail, and killed its driver, a 64-year-old woman from Raymore. Troopers reported a single-vehicle wreck and said the car “went off the road.”
What they didn’t say, and likely didn’t know, is that Tesla’s own report to federal regulators says the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.
"I think that a lot of what it's going to take to get to a clean opinion is going to be some bold moves, some bold change," said Rich Brady.
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The District has become the latest battleground for the push to end in-state tuition benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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The flight simulator for the Qatari-gifted plane is publicly funded and may not be ready for “24-36 months.”
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With the growing population of people 60 and over, the need for information on senior care has increased. We want to hear your questions.
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The allegation stems from a June 21 report to police that Bourne violated a court order over social media posts.
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A new rare earth recycling plant in Arizona could create another domestic source of materials needed for EV motors, wind turbines, and a long list of other products.
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No injuries were reported after someone apparently fired at a group of people, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Most Americans distrust government, but 65% view federal employees as competent. A new Fed Thread explores the gap and its impact.
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The department’s license plate cameras captured data 290 million times last year. Here’s where it went.
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Trump has not issued an executive order mandating the name change, but Democratic lawmakers want to head off any potential future revisions.
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Travelers are turning everyday grocery runs into must-do experiences, hunting for viral snacks, local favorites and products they can’t find at home.
"I think most people would be very surprised if we went into a long term where interest rates were declining," said Arthur Stein.
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57 retirement homes in the Sacramento area were evaluated based on care, patient outcomes and nurse staffing.
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Explore the latest quarterly update on community solar capacity.
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We’ve got a jam-packed Thursday Green Deals for you, starting with Segway’s September Back to School e-bike sale that is offering a FREE $150 accessory credit with the latest Myon Smart Electric Bike down at $1,800, among other e-bike lows. Right behind that is EcoFlow’s Home Preparedness Month Sale with continuing Labor Day power station deals and a bonus savings code – all starting from $299. We also have returning low prices on Anker’s newest eufy E50 NVR 4K Bullet-PTZ Multi-Cam Security Systems with 2TB or 4TB hubs at up to $300 off, a 50% markdown on Worx’s 20V 20-inch Attachment-Capable Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer, deals on a budget-friendly Greenworks string trimmer, a pro-tier 60V 4.0Ah battery, a DEWALT oscillating tool kit, and more – including the updated continuing Labor Day Green Deals hub roundup. Plus, there’s the hangover deals from the last few days down at the bottom of the page, like the exclusive $595 savings on Yozma electric mini dirt bikes, the latest EcoFlow flash sale offers that end soon, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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One senior Senate Republican aide said “it’s not going to happen,” pointing to inflation.
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Transportation experts: Sacramento’s limited alternate routes for freeways like Highway 50 mean one major closure could quickly ripple across the region.
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The two fires were burning almost 60,000 acres on the Big Sur coast.
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The lawmakers want answers from Veterans Affairs by Sept. 22.
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The clip became an online punch line after an eyewitness raised questions about how the footage was edited.
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Longevity clinics offer high-tech scans and blood tests. Here’s what they cost and what doctors say.
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The possible wildfire-prevention power shutoffs could begin Saturday as gusty winds and dry conditions raise fire danger.
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China has already crossed its record car export number from last year, and we’re only 2/3 of the way through the year. It shows how China’s EV choices are leading the country to dominate manufacturing, while the rest of the world’s automaking nations simply stand by and eagerly enable it.
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The Trump administration’s policy of holding undocumented immigrants without bond faced its ninth appeals court loss on Thursday.
"Based on these leading practices ... they should consolidate these programs and focus on all types of information, leverage expertise," said Joe Hackett.
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Weeks before the Chinese president comes to Washington, a Chinese government spokesperson said the countries aim to ax $30 billion of tariffs from each side.
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Officials have been considering the idea for at least a year, worried voters will punish them for high health insurance costs.
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A US congressman is demanding the Department of Transportation explain what it’s doing about Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving after an NBC News investigation surfaced dozens of videos of drivers apparently asleep at the wheel.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi gave Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy until September 30 to answer five questions about the systems, which Tesla itself says “require active driver supervision and are not autonomous driving systems.”
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The decision clears the way for an election with districts used in 2022 instead of a new map that targeted a Democratic-held seat.
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The SCOTUS decision is the latest in a whirlwind of legal decisions shifting the lines of Missouri’s congressional districts.
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Today, the Census Bureau releases its wholesale trade report for July, which could give us some insight into one of the big drivers of economic activity in the U.S. right now: AI data centers. Sales of electrical equipment, computers, and machinery have been really strong as companies build out the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence. We hear more. Then, could nixing parking spot requirements help spur new housing construction?
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Residents criticized a lack of public input in the selection process, prompting a last-minute outreach push by West Sacramento City Hall.
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Elk Grove police addressed privacy and data-sharing concerns over the city’s Flock license plate cameras following an advocacy group’s audit.
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Electric car sales continue to rise around the globe, driven to newer heights by a wholly unnecessary oil conflict. Only a few backwards-thinking countries are resisting the rise… and one of those backwards-thinking countries is now seeing the light, but it’s for a unique reason.
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While most systemwide giving indices declined compared with the same three-month period in 2025, the 12-month view reveals a more nuanced road ahead.
The post August CDP Index: Giving normalizes as annual gains remain strong appeared first on Current.
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“The hard part for me to understand,” Cesar Mora told The Bee, “is that they are going to send in big equipment ... doze over my trees, ruin my irrigation system. And that’s going to cost me way more.”
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There are electric scooters, there are fast electric scooters, and then there are machines like the Nanrobot LS7+ that make you wonder whether we’ve stretched the definition of “scooter” about as far as it can possibly go.
Kimmel said he would instead upload the segment on YouTube.
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The Boring Company has closed a $3 billion Series D funding round led by the United Arab Emirates, valuing Elon Musk’s tunneling venture at $23 billion.
That’s roughly four times its 2022 valuation of about $5.7 billion. And most of the case for it sits in tunnels the company hasn’t dug yet.
The state Supreme Court has ordered Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to appear for a contempt hearing Thursday for defying its orders.
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Update 9/10: Many of the included sales down below are lasting past Labor Day, with some ending tonight and others lasting through the week and further. We have updated the lists so you can continue shopping until the savings are officially over.
Happy Labor Day all! With Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event having been leading most of the deals we’ve seen for weeks, not to mention all the great Green Deals editions leading up to today’s holiday and the savings aren’t going anywhere just yet. Through the rest of the day and even further into the week (and month), you can jump on these deals across a wide variety of tech, and we’ve collected it all into this one-stop shopping hub for your convenience. One thing to note for the tool section in particular: the deals are not given any definite end times, so prices may ebb and flow there – so don’t dawdle too long on those decisions. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.
Less than eight weeks until midterm elections, the economy remains the center of voters' attention. Ipsos and Reuters just released a poll that found 74% of voters think their own cost of living is heading down the wrong track. What’s more, 59% of Americans don’t think their family has a good chance of improving their standard of living. Also on the show: a preview of Friday's consumer price index and the economic impact of Germany's border checks.
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The California governor spoke at a YouTube event one day after an AI researcher said the technology could wipe out humanity by 2030.
The results of the poll are the first public measure of the support for or against the movement to overturn redrawn congressional maps.
The Trump administration has threatened a crackdown after five years of hospitals skirting the rules.
Nate Soares has been worried about artificial intelligence longer than almost anyone.
He's the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of the subtly named book, " If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All."
He's watched with a sort of grim vindication, as increasingly alarming details emerge about the hack of the AI company Hugging Face by OpenAI models in development.
OpenAI and third-party investigators recently released reports outlining what went wrong. Soares worries it's not enough.
The Hugging Face incident and the road ahead - From OpenAI
Brief independent investigation of agents’ behavior, reasoning and collaboration in the OpenAI / Hugging Face hacking incident - From METR and Redwood Research
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Over 40-plus years in financial planning, I noticed a common pattern with client couples: in meetings with advisors, one partner usually does most of the talking. The other sits back, nods in the right places, and answers direct questions. The professionals in the room key off the partner who talks. That's a natural response. It’s efficient. It also helps keep one spouse ignorant around the family finances.
How can planners help change the “silent partner” dynamic? I learned the value of actively bringing the quieter partner into the conversation by turning toward them, making eye contact, and asking for their thoughts. Even if the answer is still a shrug, the question signals that their view belongs in the conversation.
It also helps to suspend judgment and gently explore why someone is reluctant to participate. They may feel less “qualified” if they earn less than their partner. They may be afraid of looking foolish in front of two people who understand something they do not.
Many couples divide up the money work. Most of the time it doesn’t matter who manages the bills, tracks account balances, or does the tax returns. The arrangement turns risky when one partner doesn’t know enough about the finances. That lack of involvement can have serious consequences.
One concern is that eventually one partner will almost certainly need to handle the money alone as a result of death, divorce, or incapacity. I have sat with surviving spouses needing to learn everything about their finances at the worst possible moment. A few could not even name the bank that held their checking account.
Sometimes a partner is shut out on purpose. The National Network to End Domestic Violence reports that financial abuse occurs in 99 percent of domestic violence cases. For an abuser, keeping a partner ignorant about family finances is a way to control them and limit their options.
For planners, disregarding a silent partner also raises a question of ethics. A planner in a financial therapy study group I take part in described one client couple who were spending past their income and carrying a burden of debt. The husband handled their finances, knew how bad things were, and was communicating with the planner. The wife didn’t come to meetings, appeared to have no idea, and kept on spending. The planner realized she had become complicit in a destructive pattern of secret-keeping.
Joy Slabaugh, a Certified Financial Planner™ and licensed therapist who taught advisors to recognize financial abuse at this year's Financial Planning Association NorCal conference, offers a practical approach. Couple counselors commonly work under a stated policy that they will not hold a secret from one partner on behalf of the other. She recommends that planners do something similar, writing into the client agreement that they will meet individually with each partner on a set schedule.
Her recommendation was new to me, and it makes sense. It helps advisors maintain their clarity about representing both partners. It gives a partner who is used to staying in the background a chance to be heard without having to initiate a separate meeting. Also, if either partner strongly opposes the idea, that reaction is important information.
I have written before about the qualities to look for in an advisor who works well with couples. It would be worthwhile to also ask whether the firm will meet with each of you separately. One solo conversation a year would help give the silent partner a voice. It would help both the couple and the advisor to remember that, no matter who handles the accounts or earns the most money, the partners are equals in the financial planning relationship.
Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT™, is a pioneer in financial therapy and a 2026 inductee into the Financial Therapy Hall of Fame. He is the founder of The Financial Therapy Podcast and Kahler Financial Group, and co-author of “Coupleship Inc.” and “The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge.
The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The views expressed are subject to change based on market or economic conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any reference to potential benefits is illustrative and may not apply to your individual circumstances. You should consult with your financial adviser before making any investment decisions. KFG, LLC is an SEC-registered Investment Adviser.
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A number of entertainment industry figures who worked on Democrats’ successful 2018 cycle are sitting this one out.
The city’s retailers stand to lose cross-border business when Virginia begins recreational sales next summer.
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A Canada trade war, an ICE shooting and Iran. How much more can Susan Collins take from Trump and still win?
The presumptive mayor-elect has asked D.C. voters to be “brutally honest.” Now comes the hard part.
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An escalation of fighting around the Strait of Hormuz pushes the benchmark price of crude oil back above $100 per barrel. That's leading to higher prices at the gas pump, just ahead of a high-profile inflation report.
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The US achieved a pretty big solar milestone in Q2 2026: it now has enough installed capacity to generate clean electricity equivalent to that used by more than 50 million homes. That’s more than one-third of all US households.
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Sheriff’s officials said the car-to-car shooting stemmed from an argument that began earlier at a nearby Sam’s Club at Power Inn and Calvine roads.
The president said the payments would come from the economic successes that Democrats will halt if they take back Congress.
The Pennsylvania senator’s statement came hours after he made a video cameo at Republicans’ convention.
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A potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, Emanuel spoke at the California Community Colleges Futures Summit Wednesday.
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes is the first primary challenger to beat a sitting Rhode Island governor in 30 years.
The defendant claims he didn’t know this would stop him from having a California driver’s license for the rest of his life.
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Stair climbs and other memorials are planned for Friday, Sept. 11, the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.
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The South Carolina Republican went down the list of Democratic candidates in key Senate races, accusing them of being “dangerous, radical and frankly weird.”
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From a new lawsuit against the late labor icon to millions redirected from county roads, here's what Sacramento is talking about on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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The legal battle is now playing out in four courts less than two months before the midterms.
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The Pennsylvania Democrat spoke to the convention via video, drawing rebukes from his own party.
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The Justice Department said the attorney general’s appearance is in his “personal capacity” and had been “approved by ethics.”
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The Cal Expo reception is a family-friendly event with farm-to-fork seasonal food grown in the heart of Sacramento.
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Officers stopped a vehicle with stolen license plates, called detectives, and learned the car was potentially tied to the Broadway burglary.
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Zachary Eaton, 16-year law enforcement veteran and a lifelong Placer County resident, will officially assume the post Sept. 17.
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The grocery is holding its grand opening on Thursday at its storefront on Twin Cities Road.
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Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, who is retiring after two-plus years leading the Defense Logistics Agency, said the agency is operating with more precision today.
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DHS has pushed to get noncitizen commercial drivers off the road, despite data indicating they comprise a small number of fatal trucking accidents.
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The former Curtis Park beer and burger destination will return to Sacramento’s downtown after losing its lease in Curtis Park this year
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Elk Grove officials are set to discuss in closed session the potential sale of land once planned for the zoo to Sky River Casino’s owners.
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The president and Cohen appear to be on a path to reconciliation after their relationship publicly imploded at the end of Trump’s first term.
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In a Supreme Court filing, they say damage to the election outweighs the government’s fears about the possibility of voter fraud.
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Top House Oversight Democrat vows investigations while others seek the creation of a select committee.
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Crews reached a milestone when they completed lines around the entire Plaskett Fire.
Healthcare affordability is top-of-mind for many Americans right now. And for a long time, state legislators’ only avenue for easing that burden was through care subsidies. But what about looking at the problem from a whole new angle? In this episode, two states, unalike in their political leanings, try out healthcare price caps. Plus: Rising oil prices push up short-term bond yields, more homebuyers look into adjustable-rate mortgages, and we try to predict Fed Chair Warsh’s next move.
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Oto is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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Reorganization plans that have since been withdrawn show HUD has been looking to consolidate and restructure its offices following significant staffing losses.
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The briefing comes as Sanders escalates his push for Congress to slow down the industry.
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The administration wants to stop collecting data widely seen as fundamental to public policy, scientific study, market research and more.
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The hospital will be the largest employer in the Railyards, an area left largely vacant when railroad operators pulled out in the 1990s.
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The decision marked another salvo in Missouri’s chaotic redistricting saga that has drawn national attention.
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Lawsuit follows those brought by environmental groups over the federal government’s new interpretation of what it means to harm endangered species
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The publication said it would refer to the body of water by Trump’s chosen name “Lake America” only “when relevant.”
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A predawn police shooting, a deadly Panera attack, a standoff and a nighttime pedestrian death turned one corridor into hours of chaos.
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Adam Abdullah does not appear to have a criminal record, save for two parking tickets. Now he’s being held in a military prison historically used for terrorism suspects.
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Republican Bobby Charles’ sister cited his positions on abortion and education policy in endorsing Democrat Hannah Pingree.
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Missouri clerks and election officials are watching the courts to know which congressional maps they’ll use in November.
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The Genesis GV90 is more than an ultra-luxe people mover. With a pop-up OLED cinematic display that extends to 24.6″, the flagship SUV transforms into a personal luxury movie theater, complete with a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System.
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Starbucks is rolling it out across its cold menu, but the soft, chewable pellets have already built a cult following far beyond the drive-through.
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The California-based fast food chain has more than 440 locations across the United States.
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“Netflix les dijo a las familias de Florida que podían pagar una cuota mensual para escapar de la vigilancia de las grandes tecnológicas. Eso era falso”, afirmó el fiscal general de Florida.
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The council pushed back on parts of the proposal and called for higher fines and other changes to the rules.
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What to know about the case.
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The lawsuit appears to be the first after a March New York Times investigation alleged Chavez had sexually abused girls involved with the farmworker movement for years.
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The Republican gubernatorial candidate announced his plan to cut registration fees and abolish the DMV at a rally in West Hollywood.
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"The department really has had to change the way it is thinking and its approach to brain health effects from blast over pressure," said Alyssa Hundrup.
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Multiple polls show Americans oppose new data centers in their communities. Here’s where CA’s 22nd Congressional candidates stand.
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The restaurant is set to open in March at the College Greens West shopping complex in the College/Glen neighborhood.
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Headlining our midweek Green Deals is up to $595 exclusive savings on Yozma’s IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes starting from $1,044. That deal is followed by EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale with up to 48% savings on four units, like getting 2x 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Stations for $1,299 each, among others from $599. We also have EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Auger-Propelled Snow Blower with 2x 7.5Ah batteries at a $1,099 2026 low, the Greenworks 40V 8-inch Cordless Electric Edger down at $190, a new low on East Oak’s heated lunchbox, the BougeRV 3,200mAh area light and power bank, and more waiting for you below – including the updated continuing Labor Day Green Deals hub roundup. Plus, there’s some hangover deals from the last two days down at the bottom of the page, like Bluetti’s 6th Anniversary power station sale lineup, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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The market won’t preserve service to communities that need public media the most.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says she’s hearing rumors that President Trump is preparing to let Chinese cars be sold in the US as part of a broader deal with China.
She raised the claim Wednesday, tying it to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, which she said is coming “in just a few weeks.” There are many reasons to doubt these rumors.
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The move by state lawmakers will preserve grazing that helps prevent wildfires.
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“This place is magical,” one Airbnb reviewer said.
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Inside Alaska's community energy program: subscriber-owned solar for a one-of-a-kind grid.
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Deputies break down the disturbing timeline that preceded Tuesday’s deadly shooting at Panera Bread before the suspect died by suicide on the freeway.
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"We knew a size standard evaluation was coming, but it appears from everything we've gathered that the Hill did not get a lot notice," said Jim Carroll.
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CT Tamburello has stuff to work out in his personal life.
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The $3 million will go toward salaries for District Attorney’s Office employees, including four misdemeanor prosecutors
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From speed limits and riding restrictions to fines and impounds, Winters’ new rules target unsafe riding amid growing safety concerns.
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The fatal collision happened just before 10 p.m. on westbound U.S. 50, east of Interstate 5, said CHP
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The FBI's new cyber strategy emphasizes supporting victims, partnering more closely with industry and recruiting "the best cyber talent in the nation."
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"The exclusion bar can be for the rest of your lifetime or for several years, but it effectively halts your ability to participate," said Alice Harris.
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Can local governments build modern public safety infrastructure without sacrificing citizen privacy or handing millions to private cloud vendors?
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Kia has expanded its PV5 electric van lineup to 10 body styles, including a new 7-seater and more.
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Some recalled products may be in restaurants and grocery stores, the USDA says.
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On January 28, 2026, the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, unanimously passed the land use, planning, and zoning Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) O-26-2, which updated existing IDOs to include and regulate composting facilities.
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The limited-time offer is the Charlotte-based doughnut maker’s latest fall-inspired treat.
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The National Federation of Federal Employees is calling for the passage of legislation to permanently scrap the overtime limits.
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Should you drink electrolytes every day? Here’s what doctors and dietitians say.
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We tend to think of failure as the opposite of success. But what if success can make failure more likely?
Paying for housing and childcare can eat up more than half of the median U.S. family’s income, a new report finds. The least affordable metro areas in the country for working families with kids are Los Angeles and New York City, where the median cost of childcare plus the notoriously high cost of housing devour 95% or more of the median income. We have more. Plus, who's funding the Republican midterm convention in Dallas?
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A 2021 Tesla Model Y left an Alabama highway, hit two trees, and caught fire, killing its driver, 29-year-old Kayleigh Page. Her 7-month-old daughter was pulled from the burning car by a stranger who saw it happen.
Troopers reported it as a single-vehicle wreck. What they didn’t say, and likely didn’t know, is that Tesla’s own data shows the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.
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Becerra is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.
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The extraordinary order capped off another day of chaos in Missouri’s redistricting fight as Republicans attempted to press forward with a gerrymandered map.
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Will artificial intelligence nibble around the edges of the economy or upend it altogether? A new, interactive model from Anthropic lets people tests their assumptions.
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Hudson will step up from an interim CEO role.
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Online reseller The RealReal says demand for vintage on the site is up more than 400% since 2020. Meanwhile, rival ThredUp projects the global resale market will hit $400 billion by 2030. On this morning's program: Why some of today's shoppers view secondhand designer goods as smart investments. But first, hours after Canada imposed new tariffs on American goods, President Donald Trump announced a ban on some imported Canadian products like beer, wine, and liquor.
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Update 9/9: Many of the included sales down below are lasting past Labor Day, with some ending tonight and others lasting through the week and further. We have updated the lists so you can continue shopping until the savings are officially over.
Happy Labor Day all! With Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event having been leading most of the deals we’ve seen for weeks, not to mention all the great Green Deals editions leading up to today’s holiday and the savings aren’t going anywhere just yet. Through the rest of the day and even further into the week (and month), you can jump on these deals across a wide variety of tech, and we’ve collected it all into this one-stop shopping hub for your convenience. One thing to note for the tool section in particular: the deals are not given any definite end times, so prices may ebb and flow there – so don’t dawdle too long on those decisions. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.
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The multimillion dollar commitment marks the largest funding amount secured for a single building project in Sacramento State’s history.
There are a number of step-by-step guides available so that California voters are well-informed on the issues prior to casting their ballots.
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Across several states, a quiet chemical industry campaign is making it harder to hold polluters accountable.
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Cory Heidelberger just posted a piece in Dakota Free Press about how South Dakota retailers are uneasy about this year’s implementation of a bill that would deny sales of soft drinks to SNAP users in our grocery stores. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, once familiarly known as “food stamps.”
Denying SNAP users access to soft drinks in the name of improving diets lends itself to a collectively smug sense of noblesse oblige, but it incurs some practical challenges for the food industry, particularly if the trend toward eliminating “junk food” from a SNAP purchaser's grocery cart spilled over (as it has in Texas, where the photo above was taken) to other products in South Dakota.
On the retail front, the new regulation is likely to cause some confusion in grocery stores throughout our state. Heidelberger’s piece notes that its implementation will create some administrative chaos, both within the private and public sectors as retailers and civil authorities debate and classify which products are or are not soft drinks.
On a broader scale, if food purchases are further restricted, retailers will have a long list of issues that they’ll have to deal with. First off, how do we come to a common definition of “junk food?” The concept is subjective and vague. I haven’t been able to find a universally recognized, scientifically based definition.
More difficult to quantify are the social effects of telling people how to spend the money they get from the state. Free choice is perhaps the essence of a democratic society. Does singling out a particular class of residents and denying them free choice at the food store extend the liberties that we cherish as Americans? Of course not. It stigmatizes and alienates people who have been taught early on that their access to some food items is restricted.
Think about kids from poor families who are old enough to figure out what’s going on. While grocery shopping with their families, a sign like the one above cuts them off from the aisle where all the treats are. Their more well-off schoolmates can buy that stuff at will, but they can’t. Could there be a more painful sense of exclusion?
Food choice restrictions based on income are an affront to human dignity and may do more harm than good.
John Tsitrian is a businessman and writer from the Black Hills. He was a weekly columnist for the Rapid City Journal for 20 years. His articles and commentary have also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and The Omaha World-Herald. Tsitrian served in the Marines for three years (1966-69), including a 13-month tour of duty as a radioman in Vietnam. Republish with permission.
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Meta agreed to a settlement last month with 52 attorneys general in a landmark case over teen social media addiction. The company promised a number of restrictions for under 18-year-old users, like time limits, overnight blackouts on some features and hidden likes. It also agreed to pay up to $17 billion, partly contingent on TikTok and YouTube adopting similar reforms.
Surveys show a strong majority of Americans support stricter limitations on social media for kids. But, this settlement could fundamentally change how everyone accesses the internet, according to Will Creeley, legal director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
“ That $17B Meta settlement comes with a catch: Your online speech rights” from The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
“ Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16” from Pew Research Center
Democratic strategists say they’re seeing the best polling they’ve ever seen. But “the money is a five-alarm fire.”
A small city government office reunites people with their items — and has more than $760 million in unclaimed money.
These five D.C. restaurants, easy on the budget, spark joy in different ways.
In Utah, Trump resurfaced a decades-long dispute over how to protect some of the country’s crown jewels.
Go see a John Philip Sousa ballet or take your dog to visit the composer’s grave.
We looked at a decade of crash data to figure out which drivers truly rank as the District’s most dangerous.
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Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT has expanded its lineup with a new scrambler version of its retro-inspired electric motorcycle, adding a bit more off-road attitude without messing too much with the formula underneath.
The remarks follow months of reports connecting Altman to the idea of giving the government equity in his company.
Prosecutors said the wounded officer returned fire and shot the suspect who had already shot at his wife, children and brother-in-law.
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Two shots were fired at a campus parking structure right across from Sacramento State’s football stadium Saturday night.
The recalled toys post a “risk of serious injury or death,” the manufacturer said.
The Republican and Democrat won their respective primaries to square off in November.
Here are the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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A new federal project near Gilroy would hold up to 150 immigration detainees and include an armory. A judge said she is inclined to stop it.
Ford called the transportation secretary’s letter a “wrongheaded attempt to capture headlines” and said it contains numerous factual errors.
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Faith leaders, immigrant rights advocates and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to oppose detention centers and family separation.
The man had weapons but never brandished them, authorities said.
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The Yolo County resident suffered from neurologic symptoms of the disease, which has killed six other people in California this year.
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The bill is intended to build on 988 — a three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline that launched four years ago.
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Opponents of the map filed an emergency notice of appeal, seeking to bring the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Social bathhouses are blending contrast therapy, live music and shared rituals into a new kind of alcohol-free night out.
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Sheriff’s officials said the woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a brazen shooting in front of witnesses.
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CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis also touted how the agency hit its hiring goals this year, after a big wave of retirements in 2025.
Canada levied a range of tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday, escalating an ongoing trade war launched by President Donald Trump. It isn’t the first time the two countries have tiffed over trade, but it is, by at least one historian’s estimation, unprecedented. In this episode, we trace the neighboring nations’ historic partnership, and weigh what’s next. Plus: Small business owners report mixed economic outlook, ChatGPT recommends a made-up deodorant brand, and Monterey Park, California, models community-led data center resistance.
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An appeals court hears oral arguments as the Trump administration considers its broader strategy for restricting access to mifepristone.
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The new lawsuit comes after a federal judge ruled that a preliminary injunction motion over the USDA reorganization belonged as its own separate legal action.
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At almost the same time, a federal judge in a separate lawsuit ordered state officials to keep using the newer map.
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Craig and Danna Eady have two other children who were not in the crash.
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Several overcrowded boats with Haitians aboard have been intercepted in the last several days off the Turks and Caicos.
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The move marks the end of a lengthy redistricting fight in Missouri and blocks a Republican attempt to oust Kansas City’s longtime congressman.
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A Pentagon official said there’s no indication that foul play is involved or that the issue has led to a data breach.
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The $10 million in state money falls short in both the amount and type of funds the agriculture industry requested.
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Bunch’s departure comes two months after a White House report branded the leaders of the Smithsonian Institution as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
Sailors’ personnel files, as well as more than 50 applications that use that data, have been migrated from the Millington data center.
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A spokesperson for Kirtland Air Force Base defended the use of greetings like “have a blessed day” after a religious freedom group denounced the practice.
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The Justice Department is demanding testimony for an investigation into the intelligence community.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy has warned crews of oil tankers near ports in Kuwait and Bahrain to immediately leave their vessels.
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One of the most common arguments against a new wind or solar farm is that it will drag down nearby home values. A new Indiana study found no evidence that it does.
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That peel-and-stick wallpaper might not be as renter-friendly as you think. Here's what's actually deposit-safe.
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Showmakers Trey Parker and Matt Stone are turning the show’s 29th season debut into another mockery of the president.
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The Trump administration's escalating trade war with one of the U.S.'s closest allies, Canada, is causing economic anxiety in rural border states like Montana, which counts Canada as its main export market.
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The tickets matched five winning numbers, California lottery officials say.
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Wisconsin is awarding $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding its EV charging network beyond the state’s interstates and onto more US and state highways.
"Somewhere along the way we've lost the tolerance for federal workers to make a mistake when they're trying to do the best job that they can," said Rob Shriver.
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The bookstore officially opens on September 15 in The Village shopping center on Elk Grove Boulevard.
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Democratic Rep. Gil Cisneros of California was late revealing more than 50 trades.
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Iranian state media had claimed the vehicle was one of the “most modern” and “smart” submarines.
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“We take this incident extremely seriously,” nightclub operators said after early Monday assault as Sacramento police seek suspects.
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The suspected device was discovered during a traffic stop Monday evening near Atkinson and Ivy streets.
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Prosecutors said the driver had spent the day drinking alcohol before getting into the SUV with five passengers.
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What to know about the crew.
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The filing contends a lower court ruling that blocked the inclusion of some data “threatens the integrity of upcoming elections.”
"That's where people get tripped up because no one wants to change their health plan. But sometimes that's a good time to take a look," said Tammy Flanagan.
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More than 215,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $100,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.
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How much water do you really need each day? Experts explain the truth about the 8-glasses rule.
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How much water do you really need each day? Experts explain the truth about the 8-glasses rule.
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The engine will boost the city’s response to wildfire threats near the Empire Ranch area and improve coverage across Folsom.
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In the American Prospect, Ron Knox explains how Amazon’s monopoly is getting worse, despite being sued by the FTC and 19 states.
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Billy Long had been forced to apologize for an earlier joke he made calling Iceland the “52nd state.”
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A marker at the memorial’s former site no longer says it provided a “mythologized” vision of the Confederacy.
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The deal between the two financial institutions must receive regulatory and member approval.
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We’ve got a nice mix of continuing Labor Day deals mixed with some new sales events for today’s Green Deals – plus, we’ve updated our one-stop-shop Labor Day Green Deals hub that contains all the ongoing holiday savings. Headlining today is the recently launched Bluetti 6th Anniversary Power Week Sale with up to 33% power station discounts, member-only promotions, and our exclusive bonus savings code, with options like the 3,014Wh Elite 300 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual Charger 2 down at $1,388, among others. There’s also roborock’s RockMow X115H 4WD Robot Lawn Mower at a new $1,500 low, a spotlight on Aventon’s soon-to-end Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain Smart e-bike deal to $2,699, the 2-in-1 Greenworks 40V Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Attachment kit at a $160 2026 low, and more. Plus, there’s some hangover deals from yesterday down at the bottom of the page, like the ongoing Hiboy Labor Day EV Sale offers, and others.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Elegant French pastry cups, Filipino-inspired quail and tangy, fluffy cheesecake, these were the best bites from the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner.
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China has posted another month of increased sales for pure battery electric vehicles, while every powertrain that has an engine is down compared to last year. But despite the increase in BEV sales, Tesla sales are down for a third-straight month.
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A former employee filed the lawsuit in 2024.
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Read more about Sacramento’s weekend headlines: A new downtown Sacramento Vietnamese spot and a bike speed-limit bill on Newsom's desk.
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Evacuation warnings and orders remained the same over the long weekend.
Recent staffing cuts and reorganizations at the agency suggest the numbers may fall even lower.
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The small airplane crashed near the runway at Sierra Sky Park Airport.
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The CNN debate comes days before California counties begin mailing ballots to voters for the November election.
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The standard Volkswagen ID. Buzz is available with a long-wheelbase (LWB) version, and the Cargo version will be too soon.
"There is going to be a huge legislative pileup when we get to that December 11th date and they start to get into that lame duck session," said Mitchell Miller.
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Update: Many of the included sales down below are lasting past Labor Day, with some ending tonight and others lasting through the week and further. We have updated the lists so you can continue shopping until the savings are officially over.
Happy Labor Day all! With Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event having been leading most of the deals we’ve seen for weeks, not to mention all the great Green Deals editions leading up to today’s holiday and the savings aren’t going anywhere just yet. Through the rest of the day and even further into the week (and month), you can jump on these deals across a wide variety of tech, and we’ve collected it all into this one-stop shopping hub for your convenience. One thing to note for the tool section in particular: the deals are not given any definite end times, so prices may ebb and flow there – so don’t dawdle too long on those decisions. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.
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Lonnie Bunch III will retire at the end of 2026, wrapping up a nearly eight-year tenure as the institution’s leader.
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Their renter-friendly secret? A single layer of construction paper that saved their security deposit.
Chris Arroyo, a regional director at Datadog, said agencies need to start small, build confidence in AI models before moving them into the mission areas.
What happens when technology moves faster than the government can govern it?
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3D wall panels look amazing going up — but here’s what nobody tells you about taking them back down.
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Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, plans to target Ohio’s Rep. Max Miller and Texas’ Brandon Herrera with ad buys.
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The five dead were in a passenger van for their jobs working for a cleaning contractor at Miami International Airport.
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The celebrity couple has a new place to call home in Bratenahl, Ohio, and the city’s mayor expects residents to make them feel welcome
DOGE's alleged savings were mostly from IT contracts that it cancelled, but DHS continues to buy these services through other acquisition vehicles.
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The two men allegedly robbed another man in the 1700 block of Arden Way about 8:30 p.m. Monday.
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Theresa Navarro became a deputy director for KALW.
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A Tesla Cybercab rider found something in the robotaxi: a manual driving mode. When he got in, the touchscreen was showing a virtual joystick to drive the car by hand.
Tesla built the Cybercab with no steering wheel and no pedals. But it apparently still has a way to drive it manually, and you do it by dragging a finger across a screen.
Tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports to Canada are officially in effect today. The import duties are Canada’s response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last month and a sign that the renewed trade war with the United States’ second-largest trading partner is nowhere near an end. This morning, we explain Canada's tariffs, put them into context, and discuss their market impacts. Also: the long-term effects of financially supporting your parents.
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Update: Highway 50’s westbound lanes reopened just after 9:30 a.m.
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A new study shows that the gap between real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids and official government estimates is getting wider – and worse, plug-in hybrids themselves are getting dirtier.
And the car lobby is trying to hide it, and make it harder to regulate the pollution coming out of these vehicles.
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California wants transit agencies off fossil fuels by 2040. Sacramento RT says aging buses, infrastructure and funding realities are forcing a detour.
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Polestar has confirmed a new concept car, the Formula 2030, and it’s the clearest look yet at where the Swedish EV brand’s design is headed.
The concept previews styling that will show up on the next Polestar 2, due in 2027, and the Polestar 7 compact SUV coming in 2028. It’s also the design centerpiece of a broader strategy the company is pitching to investors around one goal: getting to profit.
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The crash was reported about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday after a Toyota Camry struck a light pole, the CHP said.
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Does Proposition 3 increase taxes or prevent a tax cut? California voters to decide on making higher income tax rates permanent.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until the end of September to decide their fate by either signing or vetoing.
Today, the New York Fed will release its monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations, which will provide data points the central bank’s Open Market Committee will use to decide whether to raise interest rates to tamp down inflation. We have a preview this morning. Then, we head to a Philadelphia farmers market to hear how customers and local lettuce growers have been responding to the cyclospora outbreak.
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The Legislature passed more than 20 bills related to artificial intelligence that now await action by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Check flight delays and catch up with the investigation.
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Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.
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A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
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ENGWE has just launched its latest all-terrain electric bike, the E26 3.0, and the company is going big on power this time around. The new model combines dual hub motors, full suspension, and chunky fat tires into a bike that looks designed to handle just about anything you can throw at it.
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The shooting happened on the freeway just after midnight between Hazel and Sunrise boulevards.
Filmmaker Kenji Yamamoto got a gig working on Apple promotional videos a decade ago and went looking for temporary housing in the pricey Bay Area. What he found was an inside look at the world of hacker houses.
These are group residences for people who come to Silicon Valley to pursue their dreams — like a college dorm for startup hopefuls. Yamamoto takes viewers inside that world in his new documentary for PBS, “The Dreamers and I.”
“ The Dreamers and I” from PBS
“ The New (And Slightly Smelly) Center of the AI Boom” from The Atlantic
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Trump's proposed SBA size standards will accelerate the corporate consolidation the agency was established to fight.
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My father may have been, overall, a product of his times, but he was also a free thinker. In those days, the 1930’s and 40’s, that was a bit radical. A free thinker was regarded in those days as an apolitical agnostic, so he kept it all to himself.
Except for the woman who married him and the way he raised his children.
He must have told me several times, since I have the clear recollection of him saying to me, “Boy, you could have been born anyone, anywhere. Never forget that. Thank your lucky stars you’re here.”
So my progressive outlook on life had begun quite early. My older sister, probably enabled by the free thinkers that were our parents, seriously lamented the fact of her birth as a female since, growing up in the 1950’s, she faced the limitations of powerful societal sexism. Smarter than most others, she still faced roadblocks everywhere. Besides stealing her birthday six years later, I also gained the fate of being born male. She never forgave me for either.
All of us were shocked when our dad told her, just prior to her leaving for college, that her primary duty in going to college was to find a good husband. His free thinking faltered now and again to the exigencies of socialization. Even our mother was appalled.
So it was not my father, but my sister who began me on the road towards feminism. And it was Gloria Steinem who put me firmly there.
Ten years prior to the time I was taking a Women’s Sex Roles course at the University of Iowa (my major was General Studies), Gloria Steinem was ghosting as a Playboy Bunny, and had written an expose that put her on the map. In 1973, she had just begun Ms. magazine with several others and was loudly celebrating the newly established Roe vs. Wade decision.
I was a post -Vietnam Vet and already had a failed marriage under my belt, due in large part to my own baked-in chauvinism, so the best part of me recognized that I needed to change, to grow. That Sex Roles course began to open my eyes. An essay was shared with three control groups… the same essay was given with a man’s name attached, a woman’s name attached, and no name at all. Even the women rated the woman’s essay lowest!
So I began listening in earnest to Gloria Steinem who eventually helped me become a better feminist than most women I have known.
There remains much work to do. The gender pay gap is 81 cents for women, a dollar for men. Child care remains an afterthought to our still male dominated legislatures.
Misogyny thrives in our White House. Those legislatures have made it more difficult for women to control their own futures and bodies.
Hail to Gloria Steinem. We must continue to speak her truths and continue her fight for equality.
Her history is a wealth of great quotes. She said women tend to be conservative in youth and get more radical as they get older because they lose power with age.
So if a young woman is not a feminist, I say, “just wait.”
Van Carter of Sioux Falls is a retired broadcast journalist and environmentalist who published a green website for 15 years.
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XPeng has switched on what it calls the world’s first automated production line for advanced humanoid robots, and its IRON robot walked off that line under its own power. The Chinese automaker says the line runs with more than 80% of its core processes automated.
It’s the clearest signal yet that IRON is headed for real manufacturing and not just stage demos. XPeng is targeting mass production by the end of 2026.
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The Folsom City Council will discuss two proposed e-bike ordinances at its meeting Tuesday night. Here’s what to know.
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China’s clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it’s meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time.
Prices are rising faster than average wages in this economy, and many Americans have turned to credit to keep up. They are paying it off for now, but what happens if the Fed raises interest rates later this month? Also in this episode: Artificial intelligence appears to be the cause of some job cuts in the finance sector, business owners along Spain’s Camino de Santiago report busier foot traffic — for better and worse — and the Mexican government rolls out a line of small electric cars.
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Data shows the plane losing altitude quickly before vanishing from radar.
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Nationally recognized event showcases California’s farm-to-fork ingredients, cultures and chefs, on the iconic Sacramento landmark.
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The restaurant owners, however, claim the building is safe, and instead say it is being pushed from its spot to make way for a more profitable business.
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A man with a stab wound in his stomach was found by police in a West Sacramento shopping plaza. Police were responding to reports of a fight.
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Authorities say Eric David Arras, 54, was killed by Angela Feliciana Titman, 36, in a shooting that led to a three-hour standoff.
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I’ve been working in the electric bike industry for nearly two decades, and publicly reviewing e-bikes for around half of that. I used to say I’ve touched hundreds of e-bikes, but now that I’ve lost count, I wouldn’t be surprised to find I need to add a digit to that. With so many saddles that I have to sit on, I get to ride a lot of e-bikes for a few weeks, but I rarely get to spend months on any one bike. So when I finished my one-month review of the Xtracycle Hopper electric cargo bike and had a unique opportunity for a longer-term project, I jumped on it.
My best friend and his wife have a couple of kids and are a bike-friendly family, so I made him an offer: take this bike and ride it as much as you guys can. Now, having just hit 1,000 km (620 miles) on the thing, he’s back to share his experiences with me. And by extension, with you all.
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SEIU Local 1000, California’s largest state worker union, will hold a strike authorization vote. The union’s contract expired June 30.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is working with leading transportation nonprofit CALSTART to roll out a $45 million incentive program to help electrify the port’s operators’ heavy truck fleets.
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A Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and hit a Honda Civic turning left through the intersection. The Civic’s driver, 82-year-old Stephen Field, was killed.
Police reported it as a car that failed to stop. What no one reported is that Tesla’s own data says the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.
Attack by air ironically showed the resilience of the air traffic control system, plus the skill and nerves of people who landed a million passengers safely.
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Crews continue to mop up Mariposa County wildfire.
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Two suspects arrested on suspicion of stealing $5,000 of music supplies from Mesa Verde High School.
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The airport might be down two runways for several days.
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It’s the final day of Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event, as well as Best Buy’s Labor Day Sale, not to mention a bunch of other direct sales we’ve been featuring the last two weeks – with all the deals we’ve spotted rounded up together in our one-stop-shop Labor Day Green Deals hub here. For our Monday edition, we’ve got a fresh EcoFlow Labor Day flash sale with up to 33% savings on four units starting from $599, as well as Hiboy’s full Labor Day EV Sale lineup that starts from $300. There’s also the Autel MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at its $909 low, as well as the advanced carbon-fiber EGO 10-inch Pole Saw with an LED Indicator down at $339. Like I said, for all the other deals we’ve spotted leading up to today, you can find those within the convenient Holiday Green Deals hub here.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Raley’s Food For Families began as a canned food drive in 1986, and grew into a multimillion-dollar effort.
Military officials are using medical and personnel data to uncover troops with current or past gender dysphoria as the Pentagon moves ahead with separations.
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The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide after a family reported their brother’s death on Labor Day weekend.
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Xiaomi launched its SkyNomad SUV family in China today, a lineup of four extended-range models that starts at RMB 209,900, or about $31,275.
It’s Xiaomi’s first move into extended-range vehicles, and the entry price lands below China’s established EREV flagships from Li Auto and Huawei-backed AITO.
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Volkswagen’s new ID. Polo EV is apparently sold out after receiving over 30,000 orders. Buyers are now being told it will be at least a 10-month wait.
U.S. bond markets are closed today for the Labor Day holiday, but we're continuing to track the global bond sell-off. However, is this a sell-off or more of a normalization? We'll set the scene for current movements in the bond market and try to paint a picture of what lies ahead. Then, as part of our “Clocked Out” series, we'll hear about one woman's transition from clinical research to med school.
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Tesla is now asking businesses whether they’d like to buy and operate their own fleets of Cybercab robotaxis on its network. It’s the same pitch Elon Musk has been making since 2019: buy the cars, put them to work, and earn money while you sleep.
There’s one problem with it. And it never happened, and you shouldn’t fall for it now. If running a fleet of Cybercabs were actually profitable, Tesla wouldn’t sell you a single one.
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Engwe came to us a month ago with the Eagle and asked if we’d like to review it. The eMoto looks and is specced a lot like some of the other 14/12″ mullet mini eMotos that have flooded the market over the past year, which wasn’t immediately enticing. However, the Eagle smashes through that $1000 price point to $899 after coupon code ELECTREKCO (plus some limited-time gifts). We thought it would be useful to see how they did it and what we found might surprise you.
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Electric motorcycles have long had a pricing problem. While battery-powered scooters and e-bikes have increasingly pushed into affordable territory, highway-capable electric motorcycles still tend to carry fairly hefty price tags.
Evoke Motorcycles is hoping to change that with its newly unveiled 2027 Evoke Nrgy, a lightweight electric motorcycle targeting a starting price of just $4,995.
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Happy Labor Day all! With Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event having been leading most of the deals we’ve seen for weeks, not to mention all the great Green Deals editions leading up to today’s holiday and the savings aren’t going anywhere just yet. Through the rest of the day and even further into the week (and month), you can jump on these deals across a wide variety of tech, and we’ve collected it all into this one-stop shopping hub for your convenience. One thing to note for the tool section in particular: the deals are not given any definite end times, so prices may ebb and flow there – so don’t dawdle too long on those decisions. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.
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The Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 was flown by 21 Air, which was founded at Piedmont Triad International Airport in 2014..
Restaurants and stores in Florida might’ve received the pork products.
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Volvo is celebrating its 100th anniversary with launch of a new, special edition Volvo FH16 Electric semi truck featuring special paint, interior upgrades, and a promise from the company to keep on keepin’ on for at least 100 more.
This Labor Day, Californians can expect high gas prices, congestion warnings and store closures. Read more about the end-of-summer holiday.
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There has been station frustration in Merced, housing planned on the train’s route in Shafter and pushback on a new funding idea in Fresno.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament later this month. Given the ongoing trade war with the U.S, Canada is looking to reduce its dependence on its not-so-neighborly neighbor to the South. But could the trade war push Canada to go so far as to join the European Union? Today, we dig into the likelihood — and consequences — of such a move. But first: trouble in the athleisure industry.
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One of the major accomplishments of the Eisenhower administration in the 1950's was the creation and funding of the Interstate Highway System, which connects all 48 contiguous states into a network that promotes fast and efficient travel across our country.
In the postwar era, the Interstates quickly replaced railroads as America's preferred means of transportation. Middle-class American families discovered the joy and ease of road trips, and a culture grew up around these four lane highways that allow cars and semi trucks to move efficiently to thousands of destinations.
Here in South Dakota, Interstate 90 helped tourism to advance to a whole new level. Millions of visitors from states to the east of us are able to travel across our great state, stopping to see Mount Rushmore (and maybe even the Badlands) on their way to Yellowstone and other major attractions to the west. I-90 is a major national artery that crosses the country from Boston to Seattle, and our state is an integral part of it.
But maybe there's a downside to this efficient mode of transportation. In general, Interstates flatten out the terrain, and after a while everything looks the same. A network of truck stops, giant gas stations and convenience stores spring up at most exits, and suburban developments stretch out of cities (including Sioux Falls and Rapid City) as the Interstate provides a quick commute to work.
If you travel across South Dakota on a regular basis, you may have grown weary of I-90 and the predictable journey of 340 miles between our two major cities. How many times do you have to see the same billboards, promoting Wall Drug and the Firehouse Brewing Company?
Of course, the journey across the state on I-90 does have its moments. Crossing the Missouri River at Chamberlain offers a dramatic view, which has been heightened by Dale Lamphere's iconic Dignity Statue at the roadside rest area. Visitors who have not been here frequently are appropriately impressed. If they don't have time to drive through Badlands National Park and truly appreciate its magnificent scenery, they can at least catch a glimpse of the Badlands to the south as they cruise by at 80 miles per hour.
It's worth pointing out that there is an alternative route across South Dakota, and that is State Highway 44. If you're traveling west from Sioux Falls, you can take Interstate 29 south, and get off at either exit 64 or 68 and come west through the town of Lennox. At that point, get on Highway 44 and prepare yourself for a treat. This two-lane road will take you clear across the state, going through P-towns (Parker, Parkston, Platte) east of the river and W-towns (Winner, Witten, Wood, White RIver, Wanblee) west of the river.
If you are coming east from Rapid City, just go out to the airport and keep on going, following Highway 44 all the way east. Yes, these communities have gas stations and cafes in case you get hungry or your gas tank gets low. As you get out into the Pine Ridge reservation, you will enjoy spectacular Badlands scenery.
The Missouri River crossing on the Platte-Winner bridge is at least as intriguing as its I-90 counterpart, and you will also enjoy crossing the Vermillion, James, Little White, White and Cheyenne Rivers and seeing the natural terrain. There will be considerably less traffic than on the Interstate. The physical features along your journey will be more spectacular, and easier to contemplate and enjoy.
If you're not in a huge hurry, you will probably conclude that the scenic and more relaxed journey is well worth the extra 90 minutes that you spent coming across South Dakota.
Jay Davis is a retired Rapid City attorney
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More Americans are leaving the labor force for a variety of reasons. The labor force participation rate — which measures the share of working-age Americans who either have a job or are looking for a job — has fallen sharply this year, and it’s been on a steady decline for decades. We hear from Kris Bell, who recently retired early from a long career in the tech industry, about why he chose to make the leap.
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Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP safety tests.
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Festival goers enjoyed music and gathering after a Sacramento city employee reported being assaulted in the neighborhood.
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While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders. In a single month. (!)
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For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers believed the new Cybercab would be a transformative new technology, or – not. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us.
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Three women were located at the scene of the shooting and a man was later found following a crash near Sacramento State.
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The recall notice says the FDA found “dangerously high levels” of this ingredient.
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A second player won nearly $170,000 just a few days later.
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Two players won huge slot-machine jackpots on the holiday weekend.
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The Stockton player hit a $130,000 progressive jackpot..
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Just when it looked like we were about to find out what Storm Sondors has been cooking up for his return to the e-bike world, the story has taken another strange turn.
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University police said suspects had been detained but were determined to be unrelated to the incident.
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Colorful chalk murals are on display in downtown Sacramento for this year’s Chalk It Up event, which runs through Labor Day on Monday.
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Tiit Helimets, who had a long and celebrated career in dance, began Aug. 17 as artistic director for Sacramento Ballet.
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A police dog helped take down a subject involved in a chase that involved three different law enforcement agencies.
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An adult and a child were shot early Saturday morning, law enforcement officials said.
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All five suspects were Sacramento residents, police said
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Earlier this week, a home solar shopper took to Reddit looking for a home solar panel + home backup battery system that could intelligently manage solar and grid power, auto switch in a power outage, and accept ICE generator input in a prolonged grid power failure. I reached out to some home energy experts to get them an answer.
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Which Sacramento-area farmers markets are open year round, and what fresh produce can you expect to find in the fall?
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Drivers opening an EV charging app for the first time today will be presented with thousands of so-called “public” chargers at local car dealers. Once they arrive, however, the store’s customers, store hours, security gates, and Wild West pricing can turn what should be a routine charging stop into a frustrating ordeal. For first-time EV drivers, that doesn’t just reflect poorly on the dealer – it reflects poorly on the EV, itself. And we need to fix it.
UPDATE 05SEP2026: another Hyundai store, another $418 bill.
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BLUETTI says its new Pioneer 5000 E-Generator is built for the “Next Generation of Real Work,” as the brand expands into professional job site power delivery with a battery-backed and noise-free alternative to conventional ICE-powered generators.
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The fourth-grade students who made the memorial happen 35 years ago still keep in touch. They may get a new one.
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The Tahoe Via Ferrata at the Palisades ski resort offers a unique rock climbing challenge for adventurers of all ages.
A 9,800-square-foot home for multiple generations, a large spring-fed pond and runway doesn’t begin to tell everything about this listing.
Production of varieties like the Stone IPA and Buenaveza began after an intensive flavor-matching process.
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Editor’s note: this is an open letter, meant as a public comment , to Mark Malone, project manager at the South Dakota Department of Transportation
Good morning, Mr. Malone,
I just wanted to let you know that I oppose DOT’s current plan to reconstruct Highway 85 from Cheyenne Crossing to the Wyoming line. I’m 82, grew up in Lead, and all my life I’ve returned to that stretch of road, with its pristine, mostly untouched, clear-running stream, its splendid riparian zone and the marvelously varied terrain that stretches all the way from Cheyenne Crossing to the Wyoming line. It’s a rare place of serene and primitive beauty that (ironically!) has a highway running through it. Designed with a modicum of respect for the fragile environment it passes through, the highway, as it is, achieves a delicate symbiosis between the modern and the aboriginal—an odd entanglement that both sides have gotten used to. Straightening and broadening it will unfairly destabilize this delicate balance in favor of faster, but not necessarily safer, passage to more raucous places, like Roughlock Falls and Lead and Deadwood.
As currently planned, reconstruction will disrupt the basic ecology of a quieter and more subtle dimension of the Black Hills in favor of louder, and yes, let’s say it, more profitable destinations. But, for so many, the true destination, the real beauty of the Black Hills, is in its tranquil interstices, like those found along Highway 85. These places of rejuvenation are dwindling now as human activity advances. Yet, as obscured as they’ve become, when we do find them, they offer the rich and elusive gifts of the geological ages, gifts that speak in whispers and in the figures of their own language. One slows down and grows quiet in order to apprehend them. They are of another order and need unique advocates, since those on the fast and noisy side have already captured more than their share of the Hills. My request to DOT is that it take time to attend to the voices on nature’s side. Consider repairing the highway as it is, make some non-intrusive safety adjustments where needed, but take no more from the natural order than is warranted. Continue to protect and nurture the priceless side of the Highway 85 experience. Do that and you’ll have the profound thanks of a multitude of people who live and work here or come to visit.
Respectfully, Harold Storsve
Harold Storsve is a native of the Black Hills, born and raised in Lead, South Dakota. For over 50 years, he worked as an antipoverty professional throughout the Western United States. Over the years he has also participated in local efforts to protect the natural integrity of the Black Hills, most notably during the Northern Hills heap leach gold mining surge of the 80s and 90s. He currently resides in Interior, South Dakota.
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There’s an impossible amount of good-looking girls in Sudbury, and an equally impressive wealth of high-grade nickel and copper ore living “just” 8,500 feet below the town’s surface, too – and Glencore Canada is sending a bunch of big EVs down to get it.
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The University at Buffalo is celebrating the deployment of eight new 40-foot electric transit buses, which are now quietly transporting students, staff, and campus visitors per day. The buses are the first in UB’s Stampede fleet to ditch diesel, kicking off a four-year effort to electrify the university’s campus transportation system.
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The Boston-based federal judge’s ruling came a day after California AG Rob Bonta and other states argued for a preliminary injunction.
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Becerra backed a $11.25 billion housing bond but has still offered few new details about his broader housing plan.
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A reported hate attack, a $3.15 million school standoff, a lumber-strewn I-5 and a new "Stop Nick Shirley Act" lawsuit — here's Friday at a glance.
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Police said as many as nine storefronts were burglarized earlier this week in midtown and downtown Sacramento.
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Tracking leadership changes across the federal government
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DISA's plans to migrate all combatant commands to DoDNet raise questions about whether the environment is capable of supporting their unique operational needs.
This economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this episode, when we can expect wages to start keeping up with inflation. Plus: American tourism to Europe is up, some farmers rely on decades-old machinery as budgets tighten, and one mom goes back to school 15 years after she started.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:
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The Beck’s Furniture building in Rancho Cordova has been listed for sale as the company prepares to close after over 50 years in business.
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“This is incredibly exciting news — the news we in wolf recovery for decades have been waiting for.”
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People can already fish, boat, canoe and kayak on the lake — but so far, they haven’t been allowed to make body contact with the water.
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On today’s pressing episode of Quick Charge, we challenge the notion that all press is good press by filling the void of information surrounding this week’s Tesla Cybercab launch with a whole lot of bad news for the Full Self Driving brand.
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The suit claims that the legislation, termed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by its opponents, constitutes a First Amendment violation.
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Here’s what pet owners should know.
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Starting in October, federal employees on official travel will see a $3 increase in the standard per diem rate, the General Services Administration said.
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The University of California’s global risk management, security and crisis response contractor is working with authorities and agencies in Nepal to locate the professors.
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U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations. The news could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month to curb stubborn inflation.
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The national park is fully open despite the fire to its west, reachable on highways from the north and south.
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The executive director for financial integrity at the Bureau of Fiscal Service says new data sources are stopping improper payments sooner.
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As technology automates routine tasks, the SDFM CEO says defense financial managers can better inform decision-making and the shaping of mission outcomes.
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Prosecutors said someone recognized the shooting suspect in a security camera video that captured the deadly shooting.
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U.S. News recently surveyed 63 health experts to find the best habits for healthy aging. Read more about their findings.
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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more.
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Some, if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would go into effect before the November election.
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The current record for Labor Day gas prices was set in 2012.
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Alongside Tesla’s low-key Cybercab event this week, the company showed off its new rare earth-free Cybercab motor, which reportedly increases power density and efficiency significantly.
It’s some kind of an achievement, but to understand how much of an achievement it is, we must first understand what all of this actually means. Strap in.
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The state GOP has filed a lawsuit against its one-time finance director for improperly forwarded donor lists and other proprietary information.
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The Star examines what the court did and did not decide — and what you should know ahead of the election.
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Follow these strategies to avoid crowds, traffic and more at California’s most popular national park.
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Air quality in SLO County also improved — but the air pollution district warned that warmer weather could worsen conditions through the holiday weekend.
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The woman is one of a growing list of people facing federal charges following the death of the popular Ocean Springs teen.
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Whereas yesterday’s Green Deals mostly focused on power stations, today’s edition is all about EV Labor Day deals, starting with the $699 off launch deal for ENGWE’s E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $1,799. Right behind it we have both a spotlight on Navee’s premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter at a new $1,785 low ahead of the brand’s Labor Day Sale lineup with up to $800 discounts + bonus extra savings. There’s also the Tenways Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with a FREE $277 bundle at a new $1,599 low, as well as an extra battery bundle on Velotric’s Nomad 2 Off-Road e-bike at $1,999 – plus, more EV sales down below. And don’t forget that you can find the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Labor Day Sale lineup of up to 50% off deals, the exclusive $1,000 Jackery 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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Shane Burkeen moved up to CTO at Nashville PBS.
The post Comings and goings: Nashville PBS promotes CTO, former KUT GM takes on strategic work at KERA … appeared first on Current.
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"What we are seeing now is more of a machine to machine capability that really transcends the human's ability to act quickly enough," Bill Ostrowski.
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Industry says the time it takes for DCSA to adjudicate some CV alerts has led to delays in getting cleared employees working on contracts.
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With the Rainbow Festival returning to Sacramento’s Lavender Heights this weekend, a description of a homophobic attack last weekend alarms the community.
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Empowerment Park in Arden Arcade is designed for children of all mobility levels.
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"You will get ransomware, it's just you have to be prepared how to deal with it, and this is how you deal with these devices being attacked," said Rob Smith.
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This episode of Fed Thread offers a useful lesson for any federal employee or leader navigating a workplace where the ground keeps moving.
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BYD launched an aggressive sales campaign in the UK, its “biggest-ever,” offering over $3,000 off select plug-in and electric vehicles.
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"They are trying cause chaos, they are trying to cause disturbances in our daily lives. And water is a great target to achieve that," Ozgur Ozmen.
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Rivian is rolling out RivianOS 2, the biggest overhaul of its in-car software since the R1 first shipped. For the first time, it puts every vehicle the company sells on a single software stack.
The update, version 2026.31, started reaching eligible R1 and R2 vehicles today. It brings a rebuilt interface, Unreal Engine 5 graphics, real-time police and speed-camera alerts, and a deeper AI layer Rivian calls Unified Intelligence.
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After the country singer’s death at the age of 80, The Bee’s readers revealed their favorite Dolly Parton tunes.
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A semi-trailer collided with a freeway center divider on southbound I-5 near the J Street exit causing it to spill lumber across the roadway
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She’s a D1 golfer at the U.
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Fold legacy productivity apps into unifying collaboration platform and avoid the silos and document searches, Smartsheet federal leader advises.
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There’s a fairly wide spectrum of moped-style electric bikes these days. Some are essentially conventional e-bikes wearing motorcycle-inspired designs, while others lean so heavily into the mini-moto experience that the pedals start to feel like little more than a legal technicality.
The Macfox X1S definitely falls closer to that second group.
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With the right technology, agencies can improve their financial controls and make better use of their financial staffs, the Diligent exec explains.
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Telle replaces Dan Driscoll, who resigned this week amid clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is releasing its August jobs report today. But what the numbers might not show are tens of thousands of people who stopped working last month after losing their work authorization. Many of those who immigrated to the U.S. had their Temporary Protected Status expire at the end of July. We look at why that won’t be reflected in the data this morning before discussing how the NIL landscape is changing the game for college athletes.
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Two Folsom Cordova Unified schools are getting upgrades as part of campus modernization projects funded by voter-approved bonds.
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Sac City Unified board approves specialized day-program contracts amid dispute with the county office over withheld property-tax revenue.
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Defender is preparing to launch its first fully electric SUV, a compact off-roader that’s expected to debut by the end of the year.
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Sunday’s Tower Bridge Dinner is a chef showcase featuring regional products from orchards, wineries and a craft brewer.
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Tesla is rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software that can take control of your car to avoid a crash, even when you’re driving manually.
The automaker announced the feature, part of FSD Supervised v14.3.9, in a post from its AI team early Friday.
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As a multi-generational icon, Cheech Marin is widely recognized as an OG Latino comic and actor. His counterculture humor as...
The post Cheech Marin: A Comedy Icon’s Commitment To Preserving Chicano Art appeared first on Latino USA.
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The entire US auto industry is back at it again, lobbying Congress to stifle competition and ensure that Americans remain stuck with overpriced, second-rate, highly-polluting vehicles.
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After a pause in production, the show is digging into its archive to make a bigger splash on social video platforms.
The post ‘American Experience’ reinvents itself for a new generation appeared first on Current.
Temperatures will stay cool until next week. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie will kick up waves along the coast.
Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave red placards to three facilities and cited 14 following inspections in late August, early September.
‘Unscripted with Adri’ con entrevistas a celebridades, expertos en salud y protagonistas de historias de vida.
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On August 20th 2025, six workers died from toxic gas exposure at a dairy farm called Prospect Valley Dairy in...
The post To Live and Die as a Colorado Farmworker appeared first on Latino USA.
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Tesla’s Cybercab is already under federal investigation. NHTSA opened an audit into how Tesla certified the vehicle the same day the company started putting passengers in it in Austin.
The probe targets the exact thing that makes the Cybercab unusual: it has no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors, and Tesla certified it as road-legal anyway.
This morning, we’re checking in on wages. A new report from the Cleveland Fed found that a record number of workers legally entitled to the minimum wage were paid below that last year in the 10 most populous U.S. states. We look at that growing problem, before another installment in our “Clocked Out” series follows an interior designer whose career plans were changed by caring for her aging mother.
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Sacramento’s loss of immigration judges represents one of the largest percentage declines in the nation.
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Two new calves have joined the North Coast bison herd.
Thriller romántico de Prime Video basado en la bilogía de Mercedes Ron.
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Bevin had been wanted for months after a Louisville judge issued a warrant for his arrest
Una telenovela que reúne a varios hijos de famosos.
Google survives yet another antitrust case without having to break up its business. Plus, New York City public schools announced a new policy this week banning the use of AI among elementary and middle school students.
But first, John Ternus took over as CEO of Apple after a 15-year run by Tim Cook. Joanna Stern, founder of the media company New Things, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to explain more about what this means for the iPhone maker on this week’s “ Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”
“ Apple Begins Its Next Balancing Act as New C.E.O. Takes Over” from The New York Times
“ Why Apple’s folding iPhone will be ‘Ultra’ in name only” from Macworld
“ In a Big Win, Google Avoids a Breakup of Its Ad Tech Business” from The New York Times
“ Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade” from CNN
“ Three AI agents. One school shopping list.” from New Things
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Based on the primary and run-off Republican vote results, about 30% of South Dakota Republicans are hyper MAGA. They support Trump and are in his cult/gang.
70% of Rs might be some level of MAGA.
Of that 70% I’m guessing at about half of them are still regular Republicans. They support the policies of the party from 15 years ago. Not the current ones. They are struggling between “Party Loyalty” and good policy and common sense. None are speaking out publicly. It is quiet struggling.
Based on other states primary elections it is obvious that many Rs are NOT in lock step with MAGA.
I have no strong prediction on November election results. It is possible Brian Bengs will replace Mike Rounds in the U.S. Senate. The race is now tied. Mike has been making a lot of noise recently. The Republicans I associate with are not impressed. One asked, “Where has he been hiding the past 18 months?”
I have no strong sense on the U.S. House race. I do wonder if the picture of our Attorney General, the R candidate with Donald Trump both giving the “Thumbs Up” gesture will have an impact on the 50% of Regular Republicans. That picture shows strong Hyper MAGA loyalty.
Our current R Governor clobbered the Super MAGA candidate in the run-off election. 71 to 29%. However, the current Governor has publicly stated his support for Trump and has said former Governor Kristi Noem was a good governor. He is obviously MAGA. Not surprising party/cult/gang loyalty. Maybe bad reality politics.
I haven’t seen any polling, but the Non-Republican Candidate for Secretary of State, seems to be gathering good traction over his Trump/MAGA/cult/gang supporting opponent.
I have no sense on legislative races. I have visited with two Non-Republicans running in Districts in Sioux Falls. Smart people. Both young. Maybe a move towards Non-Republicans winning.
At the Minnehaha County Commission level, there are three Rs, a D, and an Independent seeking three seats. The D and Independent have both served on the Sioux Falls City Council. Goth have a good track record. Both well known. It will be interesting to see if R party/cult/gang loyalty retails.
The game moves into the fourth quarter after Labor Day. Expect surprises and tricks. Maybe some skullduggery.
That’s my view of the game from the cheap seats.
Rick Knobe is a former mayor of Sioux Falls and radio talk show host, now retired.
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Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, according to the Labor Department on Friday. Economists had expected the labor market to add about 53,000 jobs.
As we approach the Labor Day weekend, the U.S. labor market will provide an update on how many jobs were added. August projections show a bit of improvement.
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Tesla said today that its Robotaxis have driven a total of 1 million miles without a human driver supervising them. The number is more than double what we heard at the last check-in just six weeks ago, as Tesla finally shifts away from human “safety drivers.”
Sheriff’s officials said the chase ended after the fleeing SUV went over several medians in a parking lot.
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Tesla has started distributing a “Robotaxi interest form,” collecting interest from fleet buyers who would want to build a Robotaxi network or provide related infrastructure services.
It’s the first step in allowing non-Tesla entities to make money off of Tesla’s FSD driver-assist software… but the owners who were promised they could make passive income with their cars are still out of luck.
Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works.
The tutoring center opened in Arden Arcade’s Loehmann’s Plaza Shopping Center. Its lessons span from 1st grade math to precalculus.
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