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Highlands’ $45M net position and recent spending raise questions as the charter school faces a state demand to repay millions.

The latest malfunction left crossing gates down for nearly two hours. Now officials are promising fixes.

Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois.

He’s the second Cybercab launch leader to leave Tesla this year. The head of Cybercab new product introduction walked out in April, before the vehicle ever carried a paying passenger.

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The owner lives on the property, and a real estate executive says he isn’t looking to cut ties with the business. So why list it?

SEIU Local 1000 and state officials are scheduled for mediation this Thursday — six days before state workers are expected to go on strike.

Inflation ran 3.7% year over year in September. One kind of bright spot? Grocery prices are only rising at about half the overall rate. But there are signs that high diesel prices are starting to trickle into some of the prices we pay at the checkout. And later this morning: how skyrocketing borrowing costs are affecting developing nations and how CEOs are thinking about AI investment.

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Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck startup Slate Auto opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar “experience center” in Chicago’s Near West Side, offering midwest fleet buyers and automotive journalists (Hi!) their first real, up-close look at what promises to be the most affordable new vehicle in America.

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In a handwritten affidavit, Bryan Kohberger alleged that he was “convinced to falsely confess.”

Video shows a man restrained in a patrol car for 10 minutes as he yelled for help.

The accused brother’s attorney says it was self-defense.

The winner of the governor’s race will have key decisions to make on Medi-Cal asset restriction, fee.

A jury convicted two men of murder in a 2023 shooting, and a third pleaded guilty. Here’s the evidence prosecutors say tied them to it.

I’ve tested a lot of cargo e-bikes over the last decade-plus of reviewing electric bicycles. There are good cargo e-bikes. There are great cargo e-bikes. And then there’s Xtracycle.

More specifically, there’s the new Xtracycle Swoop ASM, which might just be a cut above every other cargo e-bike I’ve tested.

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When an investor confronted him, the pastor allegedly said he would never be arrested. A new indictment adds two more defendants to the case.

The initial report described a scuba diver, but responders learned something different when they arrived on the Big Sur coast.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Kansas next week to support Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s reelection embattled campaign.

Europe may have weeks of paid vacation, quaint walkable cities and incredible, affordable local wines. But there's something the continent lacks (besides ice cubes and AC): shiny, new Big Tech products.

Take Apple's revamped Siri, Meta's Muse or OpenAI's competing AI assistant dots. They've all launched in the U.S., and in some cases other markets. But largely, not in the EU, which has a network of tech regulations targeting data protection, interoperability and AI.

Max von Thun, director of the antitrust think tank Open Markets Institute Europe, explains more on this.

More on this:

“ A Continent Without A.I. Agents: Europe Has to Wait for Dots, Muse and Siri AI” — from Trending Topics EU

“ Europe’s AI Blues: US Companies Slow Deployment” — from Center for European Policy Analysis

Donald Trump is accelerating his efforts at total control just prior to the crucial midterms. This IS, of course, the election of our lifetimes.

And the lifetime of America as a free democracy. If Democrats win back control of both houses from the do-nothing, enabling Republicans, the authoritarian madness can be stopped.

In the space of only the last few days, Trump’s minions have raided a Democratic Congressman’s house and have begun antitrust investigations of ALL the new outlets. Trump himself has made another deal with Putin that will allow Russia more funding to accelerate its assault on Ukraine, has now called into question the leadership of Ukraine, and spent a ten-minute rant in front of a crowd regarding how HE should have won the Nobel Peace Prize. His private army and police force (ICE) continues to terrorize American cities, still shooting innocents. And when I said ‘minions’, that is all that is left. The good people, the decent people have all said NO and either left or been fired. There exist no bulwarks any longer. Pete Hegseth, Todd Blanche, JD Vance, Tom Homan… continue the list and no one remains but minions, all in service of the most despicable human on the planet.

We’re in trouble. Unless the midterm results are a landslide, THEY will question the results. Mike Johnson (another minion) may refuse to seat and swear-in the newly elected majority.

And our greatest fear and expectation is that Trump is going to make up an excuse to call for a National Emergency prior to or at election time. We must hope those who also fear this will be ready, and that they’ll have judges on standby. Except for the U.S. Supreme Court, it has been the judiciary that has saved us so far by staving off issue after issue, even if it’s seemed to do so at glacial speed. Every American must vote November 3 and each must vote for America.

Vote for America. In the meantime, hold your breath.

Van Carter of Sioux Falls is a retired broadcast journalist and environmentalist who published a green website for 15 years.

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A trip to Nashville reveals where the data center fight is headed and how Big Tech's efforts to divide people are uniting an entire region.

The latest tough inflation report reinforces the challenge for President Trump and GOP candidates ahead into the midterm elections.

Prosecutors said the police officers returned fire, and the defendant surrendered after he ran out of bullets.

Montoya will be sentenced in Jan. 7, while Loloee will be sentenced Nov. 19.

Piker bashed Rep. Doris Matsui for her recent campaign attacks on Vang and what he called an “entrenched multi-millionaire dynastic political name.”

These 60 individuals are tackling community issues involving education, healthcare, politics and nonprofit leadership, to name just a few.

At an economic forum Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke passionately about CEQA delays a ballot measure he’s stayed silent on appears designed to address

UC Davis secured $953 million in 2025-2026 to support research in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions and other topics.

“Most of the time, breast cancer is diagnosed [after it is first found] either by regular mammography or the patients feel something.”

Dry winds could knock out power for tens of thousands, a Tesla slammed into a CHP cruiser on I-80, and the Kings open a new season.

Jeff Leikauf will retire at the end of the year, he told a Placerville newspaper, as a former sheriff and one-time supporter calls for him to step down

Amid wildfire risk, power shutoffs are planned from the Sacramento Valley foothills to Southern California ahead of gusts up to 70 mph.

The project is scheduled to go live on Oct. 23, but companies will need their Common Access Cards to log in until the Army completes the Login.gov integration.

Tyler James Williams, now 56, faces a Nov. 3 parole hearing in the attacks, the torching of an abortion clinic and killings of a gay Shasta County couple.

Local theaters around Sacramento will be hosting live performances of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Find out when and ticket prices.

The armed robbery occurred late Tuesday night near the Live Oak Skate Park.

Inflation worsened in September, to 3.7% annually, up from 3.4% in August. Energy prices are mostly to blame, but the other slices of the economy are starting to show price stress. It’s no help that the cost to ship crude oil is up exponentially. In this episode, the dumpster fire that is war-inflated energy prices. Plus: Host Kai Ryssdal and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visits a garment exporting business (with a familiar name) that provides job training for women in Mumbai.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Inflation worsened in September. Blame energy prices — mostly
• The cost of shipping a tanker of crude oil has skyrocketed due to war
• A Mumbai company training and employing women in the slums

The move would establish an inactive municipal electric utility that could eventually serve new developments without taking over PG&E’s existing infrastructure.

RockSalt Pilates studio offers three types of workouts set to music, with classes starting at $20.

The lab also tests federal evidence, and prosecutors say the fallout cost a lot of time and labor.

A new smart thermostat from Apple and Schneider Electric could soon use your iPhone to figure out when you’re home – and help move heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and/or cheaper.

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“We never know who is going to get cancer, and it’s never one factor that causes cancer.”

When police arrived, the agent was already in handcuffs, placed by an off-duty officer who was at the home.

A federal judge said USDA has “almost certainly” reprogrammed congressionally appropriated funding, but acknowledged that the stay order may be short-lived.

CMPD says it won’t tolerate behavior that contradicts its core values, but details of what officers said are still slim.

Gen Z hosts are increasingly creating custom merch to give out to dinner party attendees or overnight guests.

TikTok made intimate skincare mainstream and gynecologists say here is what to know before you add it to your routine.

The DOJ said California has until noon Eastern time Thursday to act on alleged noncitizen voters or face emergency court action.

The 38-year-old man was swimming pronounced dead after being reported missing at Sand Dollar Beach.

From chef’s counters to affordable indulgences, solo dates are redefining what it means to treat yourself.

Revolution Wind is already sending electricity to New England, and all 65 turbines are installed. Now the Trump administration is challenging the federal approval that allowed the offshore wind farm to be built. Again. Yes, really.

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A jury awarded the homeowners $21.6 million this week, finding the builder liable for serious construction defects in the plaintiffs’ home.

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Your eyes do not deceive you, dear readers – the iconic, stainless-steel bodied and gullwing-doored sportscar brand DeLorean is not only somehow still alive, but they apparently have enough money to campaign a DeLorean-branded eVTOL in the new Airspeeder racing series.

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about the inflation data that was released on Wednesday.

Why are everyday products becoming viral collectibles?

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BMW overhauled its flagship i7 electric sedan. Now, it wants you to use it as a chauffeur vehicle.

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The winter equipment experts at Prinoth are partnering with Swedish trucking group SCANIA on a pair of new, battery-electric snow groomers that are ready to hit Europe’s ski slopes with up to 624 kWh of battery power all winter long.

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Sheriff’s Office bomb squad removed “old military-grade mortar.”

ICE agent David Gonzalez III, who faces felony charges from his Fresno arrest, previously worked for a sheriff’s office in Texas.

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David Gonzalez III was in a wheelchair during his arraignment and is due back in court later this month.

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Orange is the new green at the University of Tennessee, which deployed a new McNeilus Volterra ZFL electric garbage truck at its Knoxville campus this week, bringing together advanced, battery-electric waste collection technology and Made-in-Tennessee manufacturing.

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Mace made the accusations of sexual misconduct on the House floor in 2025, months before launching a run for governor. Now, three of the four men face charges.

This episode of Fed Thread explains what happens if an AI agent is going to operate inside a federal environment.

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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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Author’s note: The South Dakota Democratic Party has had a terrible 18 years since the loss of Tom Daschle and Stephanie Herseth Sanders and the eventual retirement of Tim Johnson. As of the general election of 2008, the South Dakota Democratic Party (SDDP)had 204,413 voters or 38.5% of registered voters, and the South Dakota Republican Party (SDRP) had 241.528 voters or 44.5% of the registered voters in South Dakota. By September 2026, the Democratic position had dropped by more than a third to 134,453 voters or 21.5% of registered voters while republicans increased by more than a third to 330,399 registered voters or 52.8%. Independent/No Party increased 87.6% from 83,147 to 156,019 registered voters or 25%.

The purpose of this article is to present a possible reason for the decline in SDDP registrations and propose ways of reversing it.

The Fall

No one knows for certain why voters chose not to register as Democrats and instead chose to register as IND/NPA or Republican. It is undoubtedly a variety of reasons. But what is clear is that beginning in 2009, the SDDP began to lose connection to and resonance with voters in South Dakota. In addition to the loss of voters, participation in the South Dakota legislature dropped from 34 members to nine. Nationally, our federal delegation dropped from three to zero. Several weaknesses have contributed to the decline:

Powerful and effective Opposition. The South Dakota Republican Party (SDRP) has been well organized, well funded and employed good strategy painting the SDDP as the party of high taxes, and minority groups.

Poor national perception The perception is not only attributable to the SDRP, the national Democratic Party’s lack of strategy has allowed this perception whereby the Republicans define us by issues rather than values.

Leadership. SDDP leadership selection is based on popularity only. No qualifications—knowledge, education experience, skills or abilities are required in order to lead the SDDP. This may be because of a lack of interested successful Democratic business and professional leaders. The SDRP, on the other hand has a large pool of business and professional leaders to call on to run their party and can select the one that they believe has the best skills to lead the party. Leadership will continue to be achallenge for the SDDP.

The Old Method of Growing the Party

Until recently, the SDDP had no real plan of action. Its efforts were focused on four areas:

Voter registration drives. The problem is that only one in five voters choose to register Democrat. The voter registration efforts were aimed at individually talking to potential voters and asking them to register as democrats. To the extent it occurred, it likely had positive effects and may have produced several thousand registered voters. At the same time thousands of registered democrats died or moved. And tens of thousands moved in with a net increase of nearly 100,000 voters. The personal contact technique is effective in registering a few voters, but not effective on a large scale.

To be successful, the first step in registering democratic voters is to convince them that the Democratic Party is the right choice. That requires “selling” the party to prospective voters BEFORE the second step of asking them to register.

Candidates. The second part of the existing plan is to get candidates that will grow the party. This is flawed, but based on experience. It has been candidates, not the leadership of the party that made it successful. Tom Daschle, and before him George McGovern, had the organization, management and marketing skills to develop a popular message and sell it to the public and create an organization to win voters and the election. However this is an unfair strategy and a losing one.

The party had its best, most popular, candidate in the last 15 years in Billie Sutton. Billie got approximately 50,000 independent and republican voters tovote for him. But they didn’t vote Democrat. Down ballot they voted Republican. And it wasn’t Bilie’s job to get people to vote Democrat. His only job was to get them to vote Sutton. It is the job of the SDDP to convince people to register and vote Democrat. They can’t require or expect candidates to do their job for them.

Support the Candidates. The party works with candidates to raise time and money, for their campaigns.

Get Out the Vote (GOTV). The party assists candidates in getting sympathetic voters out to vote. The problem is that if the marketing effort to create a solid base of sympathetic voters, there aren’t enough Democratic votes to get out to be successful.

All these activities are necessary. But they aren’t sufficient. Because they aren’t sufficient, the party has fallen on very hard times. The party needs to do more different things “work smarter”.

In recent years the party has developed some new ideas that form the basis of an informal plan. The success is yet to be determined. But there is reason to believe that the SDDP could rise to become more influential in South Dakota Public Policy.

The Rise

For the SDDP to rise again, several things must happen.

A solid plan that the SDDP adopts and follows the progress at every meeting — a process for selecting leaders that have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to successfully manage the party and implement the plan

The Plan

No large organization has been successful without a good plan. It has several names — Business Plan, Strategic Plan, Operations Plan, etc. — but a good plan has several items:

1. Values

These are the things that define the party. People with these values should be Democrats. They should be easily learned by everyone. Only two to five values with fewer than five words per value. Republicans have done an excellent job. Everyone knows the values that make a Republican. Republicans can differ on issues like data centers, pipelines etc., but on four critical areas they all have the same values. Even non- Republicans can easily define the values of a republican: Second amendment, right to life, small government, low taxes.

They are short. simple and easy to understand. They have other, hidden, values as well: rich people/money, white people, unrestricted business, etc. Those are not articulated, but reside in the background.

For Democrats, the definition is not so simple. The reason is that Democrats circle around issues, and republicans exploit that. They have been successful in defining a Democrat as a person that believes in (values) gays, trans, abortion, women, minorities, the “Green New Deal” etc. None of these are values. They are issues. Democrats need to define a short list of the values that define a democrat while they can disagree on specific issues. This is the “big tent” theory. The tent walls are the values anyone with those values is a Democrat. Issues are corners inside the tent. I suggest:

Value 1: People We value everyone, not just gays, trans, women, etc. But People. Anyone who values people should be a Democrat. That needs to be juxtaposed against the Republican value of money. If you think government should prioritize people over money, then you should be a Democrat. That idea needs to be sold.

Value 2: Good government We value government that is open, transparent, ethical and effective. Not necessarily cheap government—and that has been held against Democrats. But it should be efficient government.

Value 3. The environment. We value the world we live in. This would include everything from forest management to global warming. It could logically be included in good government or be stand alone.

I believe that most of the things that any Democrat values are subsumed in those values. Easy to define; easy to sell.

Vision: The vision is the outcome that the party is attempting to achieve. “The South Dakota Democratic Party envisions a state where…”

Mission. This is the primary reason for being and describes the method of making the vision come true.

Goals. A plan must have things it is working toward. Increased numbers of elected officials; improved funding; efficient administration are examples. As explained above, the party must market “sell” itself—its values. A strong marketing plan to reach all independents and “soft” republicans is necessary.

Objectives. These are measurable activities. They are certain things to be accomplished by an individual or group, by a certain date.

For a plan to be effective, it must be followed. Each quarterly SDDP agenda should include in addition to a consent agenda (reports, etc—things that need not discussion)

1. Old business:

a. What were we supposed to accomplish in the last quarter? What did we actually accomplish.

b. What were the successes and can be removed from the plan.

c. What were the failures and these added to new business.

2. New Business.

a. What things does the plan have us accomplish in the next quarter? Is that still realistic?

b. Should the plan be amended to include things left over?

3. Are there new issues that need to be added to the plan. Those apply to not for profit organizations as well as business organizations.

SUMMARY

The South Dakota Democratic Party must do two things in order to reverse the downward trend of the past two decades:

1. Develop a workable plan with goals and solid, measurable objectives. The plan must have clear values that define who is a Democrat. They must be as inclusive as possible. A small uniform party is comfortable, but ineffective. The party must believe in diversity for itself as well as for the nation. It cannot be a party of clones.

2. The party must develop a procedure for selecting leaders with a proven record of successful leadership of a large organization. “Learn on the job” is a recipe for failure, as our history shows. Learning from one’s mistakes is important. But it is best if those mistakes were made BEFORE becoming a SDDP leader. Learn at someone else’s expense, not ours.

John Cunningham of Sioux Falls has a Master of Public Administration degree. He has spent his career in local government finance, including in Fulton County, Ga., and Atlanta and has done consultant work in five foreign countries.

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The FBI said 30 illegal weapons were confiscated and 15 child victims of violent crime were found or identified.

No follow-up alert was sent to students.

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, most notably in an advertisement earlier this month, has criticized Vang for her attendance record at some local government bodies.

“I can't make promises, but I think probably sometime this year we will officially be an agency,” Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis said.

The council voted 5-0 to continue the matter for further fact-finding and directed staff to develop a community survey.

It’s not the first time. A glowing orb was spotted in the S.C. skies on March 5, too.

What causes new Internet service providers to stumble right out of the gate, and what is really going on behind the scenes at state broadband offices?

Police got two reports of online sellers being robbed at gunpoint, less than an hour apart.

Allegations about her behavior are in the spotlight.

The 2027 BMW i3 and iX3 start at $61,500, but the electric sedan is nearly $80 less a month to lease.

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The presentation is like a true-crime series detailing the investigations.

Casino officials called the payout “out of this world.”

The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA’s requirements as a presidential advisory body.

Detectives seized the car’s computer after the crash. It showed what she was doing in the seconds before impact.

The same process that creates sourdough’s complex flavor may also make it gentler on your stomach than conventional bread.

He says he has security footage of people walking around the property at 1 a.m. carrying propane tanks.

Video shows multiple groups of teens punching and kicking each other among the rides. Police say it didn’t stop when the fair closed; about 50 people were ejected.

High food prices are pushing some older adults to make difficult budget decisions when it comes to what's available to eat. That can mean scaling back on produce in favor of cheaper, processed foods and relying more on food pantries

The Korean American-owned chicken franchise is making its debut in California with its Roseville restaurant.

New EVs still cost less than they did a year ago, but September brought buyers a double hit: higher prices and smaller discounts.

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Cuban arrivals on homemade boats and rafts in South Florida were a daily event just three years ago. Much has changed since.

Doug Field, the engineer who ran Tesla’s Model 3 program and later Ford’s entire EV operation, is now president of Mind Robotics, the industrial robotics startup Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spun out of Rivian last year.

He lands at a company that has now raised more than $1 billion in under a year, and he’ll run product, engineering, and operations alongside Scaringe.

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Mark Harrison was gunned down Sunday afternoon. A woman was also shot during the suspected robbery and remains hospitalized.

The small local chain with bakeries in Sacramento is known for its pastries, cakes, and macaroons.

Trump’s visit comes as Sen. Roger Marshall is embroiled in a bitter reelection campaign against the Rev. Adam Hamilton.

Prices for the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV now start at over $45,000 after another price hike.

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The quake hit around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a USGS earthquake map.

Operation Lone Star Roundup recovered electronic devices used by North Korean agents to infiltrate U.S. businesses, federal prosecutors say.

A Federal News Network Pulse Poll found 78% of the respondents say their agency continues to offer alternative work schedules, but many are unsure for how long.

Why hotel rooms may be dirtier than they look and what travelers can do.

"The cloud journey started very similarly, where almost all assumed initially that migrating will lead to saved costs," said Gayatri Shenai.

"It gets you that high-level attention. It also gets you monies that are earmarked for that particular thing," said Stephanie Kostro.

EcoFlow is dominating our Tuesday Green Deals edition this week, as the brand is offering an early-bird $50 “lock in” deposit for its latest TITAN Series Whole-Home Backup System that will be officially launched in November. Right behind that is the latest 48-hour flash sale lineup, with options like the DELTA Pro Power Station bundle with a 400W solar panel down at $2,279, and more from $689. We also spotted Heybike offering its Mars 3.0 Folding Full Suspension e-bike at a new $1,099 low, a bunch of Anker eufy Solar Wall Light Cam S4 deals starting from $200, a 40V 12-inch Greenworks Cordless Snow Shovel kit at a new $240 low, and more. You’ll also find the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, like the Segway’s GT3 superscooter at its lowest price, the exclusive Anker SOLIX 6,144Wh expanded F3000 bundle deal, 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 Sacramento area is filled with fascinating museums that survive in spite of significant challenges.

"Even if Congress isn't taking action immediately, I think that this is a a trend and a pattern that we could see a lot of discussion about," said Loren Duggan.

The tickets matched five winning numbers, lottery officials say.

The same weather pattern that calmed the Atlantic this hurricane season could bring a very different story to Florida this winter, experts say.

After tickets for this year’s Sacramento Home Tiki Bar tour sold out in two minutes, tour organizers developed a weeklong slate of events.

BMW’s entry-level EV was spotted testing with a Neue Klasse design that looks more like the new iX3, just smaller.

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Willmar, Minnesota’s message to its monopoly ISP: If you won’t build future-proof Internet connectivity, we’ll build it ourselves.

The rapper had been put in solitary confinement.

“The Board of Trustees thanks Christy for her contributions to NYPR and wishes her well,” the organization said in a press release.

The post New York Public Radio CEO Christy Tanner leaves after eight months appeared first on Current.

The driver was traveling westbound on Pony Express Trail just east of Carson Road near Placerville when her car crashed into an embankment

SACOG shifted more than $9 million from another transportation program to help fund road repairs across six Sacramento-area counties.

The new Super Why's Comic Book Adventures expands on a previous short-form digital series.

The post How PBS Kids reinvented ‘Super Why!’ to teach early literacy appeared first on Current.

Police warned residents to take precautions to protect themselves when buying or selling items through social media or online marketplaces.

A man died at Six Flags Over Georgia after being ejected from the Goliath coaster. Nine more Six Flags rides have since been closed.

“This unfortunate incident serves as an important safety reminder,” the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said.

BYD’s latest flagship EV, the Great Han, is now on sale in China, starting at about $35,000 with a CLTC range of over 1,000 km (621 miles).

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A familiar face returned to Sacramento TV as the new host of the station’s lifestyle show “Your California Life.”

The south-central region of Kansas has reported the most cases so far this year.

If passed by the House as is, the bill would also recommend that IRS provide a call-back option for all calls that go unanswered for five minutes.

The incident is under investigation, and Six Flags has closed 9 coasters built by the same company as Goliath.

His family suspects it was a drowning.

Tomorrow, the Social Security Administration will announce their Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and seniors are expected to see a small increase in their monthly checks next year. It could be a meaningful change for struggling retirees: 74% of people on Social Security have reported making financial changes due to rising costs outpacing their benefits. Then, an update on the global bond market.

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Tesla sold 381,088 cars to Chinese buyers through the first nine months of 2026, down 11.9% from last year, according to CPCA data. Over the same period, Giga Shanghai’s exports more than doubled to 361,972 vehicles.

Nearly half of what Tesla builds in China now leaves China. And Beijing just announced it will cut the tax rebate on EV exports next year.

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Update: More than 18,600 customers in Placer, El Dorado, Nevada and Yuba counties could face shutoffs beginning Wednesday.

The electric minibus is getting an overhaul. Volkswagen said a new ID. Buzz is in the works, bringing much more than just a lower price tag.

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A man died at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday when he fell from the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster.

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, the Shanghai-built trim that brought the electric sedan down to $39,490 CAD. The automaker says it has used up its import quota for Chinese-made EVs and doesn’t expect to reopen orders until March 2027.

But the Canadian government’s own tracker tells a different story: 33,069 of the 49,000 permits for China-made EVs in the current quota year are still available.

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Jennifer Chronis, the vice president of US public sector sales at Snowflake, said trusting your data is key in the battle against fraud, waste and abuse.

Scientists finally know why large dogs age faster and the answer involves self-replicating jumping genes.

A donor accused U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former wife, of asking him to pay off her $100,000 credit card bill. She resigned Tuesday.

Inflation, war, high borrowing costs, and of course, the Fed’s rate hikes: There’s a lot of reasons why mortgage rates have shot through the roof recently. Because of this, when we get the National Association of Realtors report on existing home sales for September, experts expect to see sales in decline — again. Usually that has a lot of spillover effects on the economy. Is that true today? Then: how much it costs to keep a data center cool.

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The US has passed 80,000 public EV fast-charging ports, and new charging stops are getting bigger and packing more power. That’s good news for drivers looking for an open stall. The price story is more mixed: Most networks are holding steady, but Tesla Supercharger costs have gone up.

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California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom are leaving a tough question for the state’s next governor

With updates to the FEHB program and new requirements for certain retirees, it’s more important than ever to understand how FEHB and Medicare work together.

A whistleblower investigation into hiring practices at the California Department of Education sparked changes to its nepotism policy.

Lectric eBikes has spent the last several years steadily expanding from its original folding fat-tire e-bikes into just about every corner of the affordable electric bicycle market. Now the company is returning its attention to the commuter category with the new Lectric XPress Lite, a lighter and more affordable version of its popular XPress2 urban e-bike.

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Now it’s going for a world title. How you can help.

Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.

I took the pic above last weekend at the annual Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City, an event that had tribes from around the United States, Canada and Mexico participating. The small-framed image above doesn’t do justice to the breathtaking size and diversity of tribes that came together for this event.

Most inspiring to me is how these indigenous cultures were able to survive the rigors that “manifest destiny” inflicted on them during two centuries of westward expansion. The subjugation, displacement and cultural destruction that native peoples endured have been long-  and well-documented. The Black Hills Powwow is a showcase and testimonial to resilience and the bonds created by the compelling need for self-preservation.

As an Armenian whose family mostly survived the early 20th century holocaust and subsequent Christian genocide in Ottoman Turkey — my grandfather and namesake John the Baptist was put to death for the crime of being a Christian — I can relate to every drumbeat I heard at the Powwow.

I came away from the event wanting to know much more about the story of the Indians, particularly those of the Great Plains, who inhabited this land for many centuries before the European conquest of the Americas.

In my search for information and institutions that might supply narratives of the native inhabitants of the Great Plains I found that there isn’t a unique, comprehensive center where the different tribal histories of the region are housed.

We need a place that does just that. I wish that we had something here in South Dakota that’s similar to the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu in Hawai’i. The center calls itself “The vibrant cultures of 6 Pacific Islands in one unique place.” The cultures of six island nations are represented.

Between 700,000 and a million visitors see the Polynesian center annually. Given that millions of travelers pass through South Dakota just to see Mt. Rushmore and other historic sites every year, there’s a reasonable chance that a center devoted to a collective history of the various Indian tribes who’ve lived here for centuries would draw some interest and attract a respectable number of visitors.

The story of the indigenous cultures in the Great Plains is great and gripping. It needs to be showcased and easily accessible. Why the need? Because ultimately it’s the story of our selves. For good or bad, we were all in this together.

I’d sure love to see something like this materialize.

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.

Photo: Black Hills Powwow, 2026. John Tsitrian

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An increasing number of schools are offering classes and even majors and minors in the art of influencing.

Charlie Randall is a senior pursuing a double major in theater and content creation at Arkansas Tech University, which launched their digital content creation degree about three years ago.

He hopes to use the degrees to break into voice acting.

The exclusive island community, home to billionaires and celebrities, is paying a salary of $215,000.

Police said the wanted Colusa County man had been hiding in the attic of a vacant Yuba City home.

Aclamado por su personaje del inolvidable Walter White Jr., Mitte falleció a los 34 años.

Officials hope the changes will get new infrastructure finished up to 50% faster and 30% cheaper — numbers the Army installations boss called “slightly crazy.”

In a debate, Democrat gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra said his rival would give a 40% tax cut to the richest Californians. Is it true?

Here are the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Before his fatal fall, the hiker sent one final text, searchers said.

California Highway Patrol on Monday said William Allen Spears, Jr., 48, of Sacramento, was in the roadway when he was struck and killed by the unknown driver

As the workforces of the U.S., U.K., and similar wealthy Western nations age, other countries with younger populations grow at a clip. Nowhere is this more true than India, where the median age is 29 (a decade younger than the U.S.) and GDP is growing at nearly 8% annually. As part of our ongoing “Age of Work” series, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visited Mumbai to understand a workforce and economy that is very different from our own. In this episode, they visit a bustling bazaar where young jewelers are inheriting family businesses.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• India's economy is on the cusp of its demographic golden age
• It's tough to completely exclude energy prices from inflation calculations

After a warm spell that brought temperatures well above the seasonal normal ended, a high-elevation Tahoe resort kickstarted its snowmakers.

Heated eye masks are moving from clinical care into wellness routines, but experts say they shouldn’t replace a conversation with a doctor.

The voter registration deadline isn’t until Oct. 19, so you still have time to register as opposed to doing so at the polls.

This year's Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to two Americans, for their work on ways to limit booms and busts in the business cycle.

WalletHub assessed schools across the nation on metrics such as safety, graduation rate, and post-attendance salary.

Why teen friendships feel so intense and how adults can help.

Once America’s most popular electric pickup, Ford’s F-150 Lightning is finding a second life on the used market.

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A caller reported juveniles throwing rocks at passing vehicles, police say.

This episode of Fed Thread explains the surprisingly complicated business of outfitting a large workforce.

UNC’s lab says that, to its knowledge, it’s the only breeding colony of its kind in the United States. Duke and NC State use dogs in different ways.

Why teen friendships feel so intense and how parents can help navigate the drama, group chats and social pressures.

Another racist incident. Why do families say the same problems keep returning?

Chefs quietly swear by it, and home cooks are catching on to why this old-school fat outperforms neutral oils on everything from fries to steak.

“Where a single mother lives can shape her family’s stability more than almost any other single factor,” one expert said.

Police say the man yelled obscenities and displayed a knife when officers arrived on scene.

The US electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year in the third quarter. Here are the top 10 most popular so far this year.

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Missy DiNunno joined Connecticut Public as VP of community engagement.

The post Comings and goings: Connecticut Public names VP, Koahnic Broadcast Corp. hires GM of media … appeared first on Current.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash in the 16100 block of Indian Springs Road just after 6:40 p.m.

“Just 7 days before this tragedy, we were celebrating Nicole’s 15th birthday.”

Tesla told a Quebec court that car fires are “generally” caused by misuse or vandalism. The judge didn’t buy it, and Tesla Canada now has to cover the C$161,700 an insurer paid out for a Model X that burned in Montreal.

An expert report traced the fire to an electrical failure in the dashboard of the 2020 Model X, which was still under Tesla’s warranty. Tesla offered no data to support its theory, and the court called it out for that.

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Three City Council races and a measure are on Galt voters’ ballots this November.

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a bunch of ongoing savings from last week’s big event alongside some newer deals. Leading the group is Segway’s GT3 Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,400 low for the rest of the week, not to mention the other models in the sale. We also have an exclusive bundle for Anker’s expanded 6,144Wh SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station with an expansion battery and FREE home integration kit ($100 value) down at $2,118, as well as the Autel MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at its $909 low, the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer kit at a new $243 2026 low, and GoTrax’s MK2 Electric Mini Motorbike for kids at a new $280 low – plus, several ongoing sales/deals from last week’s Prime Day event. You can also find the hangover deals from last week collected together in our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition 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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“Your reckless, selfish decision to get behind the wheel under the influence took my mother’s life — and shattered my family,” her son said in court.

A pair of Sacramento artists will hide small ceramic sculptures around downtown and midtown as part of a citywide scavenger hunt.

Shortly after launching, Volkswagen said its new Electric Urban Car Family is proving “highly popular,” with nearly 150,000 orders to date.

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Shigella bacteria can cause an illness known as shigellosis.

Danny Wimmer Presents, the production company behind GoldenSky and Aftershock, announced festival dates on Monday morning.

Chronic stress disrupts cortisol’s daily rhythm and doctors say the symptoms go further than most people realize.

Another racist incident. Another institutional response. Why do families say the same problems keep returning?

Measure S would raise El Dorado County’s sales tax by three-eighths of a cent to fund hospital upgrades, fire and emergency response and wildfire prevention.

Rocklin, Lincoln and Colfax voters will decide whether to raise local sales taxes this November, with the measures proposing increases for public safety, city services and infrastructure.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent over half a billion dollars on anti-EV political campaigns so far, with $276 million spent in just the last 3 months.

Even Tesla acknowledges that these campaigns have harmed its business, costing it billions, and has taken the extraordinary measure of asking its CEO to stop – yet he’s only accelerated his anti-EV influence in response.

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It’s about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz. As “a real alternative to SUVs and saloons,” Renault’s E-Space Concept makes you want to love minivans again.

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Marysville police arrested Samuel Hartbower, who was on supervised release and had a felony warrant for his arrest in neighboring Yuba City.

Smart is back in the two-seater business. The Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture unveiled the all-electric Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show today, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, up to 290 km (180 miles) of WLTP range, and a starting price of €19,990.

That’s more than double the range of the last Smart EQ Fortwo, which never got DC fast charging. Early orders open in Europe tomorrow, and deliveries start in 2027.

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To kick off this morning's show, a survey by the National Association for Business Economics shows that economic forecasters predict lingering inflation and higher interest rates. We'll dig into those outlooks. Then, big banks report their financial results this week, and they could give us a sense of how higher interest rates and higher long-term bond yields are working their way through the economy. Plus, we'll hear what this year's Nobel Prize in Economics win means for the field of macroeconomics.

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Stories from this episode:

• Bank earnings this week could offer clues to impact of Fed's rate hike

AITO will start selling cars in Europe in the fall of 2027. The Chinese luxury SUV brand, built by Seres with Huawei’s technology, confirmed the timing at the Paris Motor Show today, where it showed the AITO 9, 8, 7, and 6.

AITO sold 426,000 vehicles in 2025, more than any other Chinese luxury brand. Now it has a date for Europe. But you won’t find the word “Huawei” anywhere in its Paris press kit.

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Temperatures in California rebound to normal this week as the Sierra feels impacts from Tropical Storm Rachel.

French electric marine motor manufacturer TEMO is bringing its latest electric propulsion system to North America, offering sailboat owners an interesting middle ground between a conventional outboard and a permanently installed pod drive.

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Virtual try technology is expanding to reach supermarkets, apparel brands, eyewear and engagement rings.

The flagship seven-seater is BYD’s first vehicle in Europe to feature its second-generation batteries and Flash Charging tech, delivering over 400 miles of range.

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Carr most recently helped Nine PBS secure an $11.1 million Ready to Learn grant.

The post Angie Carr appointed GM of Vegas PBS appeared first on Current.

Solo dining offers freedom, relaxation and the chance to turn a meal into intentional time alone.

A new defect petition accuses Tesla’s Robotaxis of speeding through active school zones, and NHTSA has opened a file to decide whether to investigate. The agency puts the affected fleet at about 1,000 vehicles, Model Y and Cybercab.

It’s the third federal action aimed at Tesla’s driverless fleet in about five weeks, after an audit query and a Special Order over how the Cybercab was certified.

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Electric work trucks are earning their keep at one of Canada’s busiest container terminals, where Peterbilt’s battery-powered box vans are keeping cargo moving without the air pollution of diesel and propane. And now, they’re getting recognized for it.

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Agencies and critical infrastructure organizations must be prepared to defend against adversaries using legitimate network tools, SentinelOne CISO points out.

AI is revolutionizing the state of cybersecurity, but workforce development and training is as important as ever, Cisco federal expert says.

Don’t just go out and hire. It’s faster and more effective to cross-skill the people you already have.

As IT-OT convergence grows, cyberthreats become operational threats, experts say.

Federal CISOs are learning to navigate AI's promise and peril. Even so Revolutional's cyber leader warns against buying tools that overpromise and underdeliver.

The State Department’s Gharun Lacy said cyberattackers using custom code require agencies to focus more on the fundamentals of a secure architecture.

AI is boosting productivity, but agencies are discovering new governance, resilience and infrastructure challenges along the way, the Fortinet Federal CTO says.

SolarWinds’ Brian Chamberlain says DoD needs visibility across IT, OT, apps and databases to respond to threats and gain a cohesive picture in real time.

The 67-year-old victim died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office.

Two Americans, Stanford's Robert E. Hall and Columbia's Michael Woodford, have won this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and will split the almost $2 million prize for models that help governments maintain stability while navigating big swings in the economy. To mark the occasion, we reached out to a couple of past prize winners to hear how things have been going since. Then, we hear why some schools are paying influencers to lure in new prospects.

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Stories in this podcast:

• Some colleges are paying current students to post on social media

Four professors have spent decades thinking about how to address inequality. Prop. 40 is their biggest test yet.

A mental health advocacy organization is also calling upon the Attorney General’s Office to investigate the June 2025 incident.

The Hunter WOLF military robot is one of six private-sector projects chosen for US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative – an advanced research initiative designed to modernize infantry support for soldiers on the battlefield.

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“I slammed the door.”

Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders.

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Small group of county parties differed from state party leaders over CEQA reform measure that has driven much political soul-searching

In a last-ditch effort to get some price relief before the midterms, President Trump just struck a deal with Russia’s President Putin to provide 800,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel into American and global markets by the end of November and a few million more shortly thereafter.

Besides the trucking industry, American farmers also consume significant amounts of diesel fuel, which accounts for 44% of direct energy consumption on U.S. farms including, of course, those in South Dakota. You’d expect farmers to be cheered, but this transparently political turnaround from what has been longstanding policies against Russian fuel exports is a gimmick. I doubt that markets will see much of a drop.

Why not? mainly because The amount of diesel released by the Russians isn’t all that much. The first batch of diesel to be shipped out of Russia is 300,000 tons, which equates to about three-quarters of what the U.S. uses in a single day. The next batch released will be 500,000 tons by Novermber, soon followed by a 1 million ton release, then another 3 million tons “shortly after that.”

It sounds like a lot, but basically, we’re talking about a handful of days’ (maybe a couple of weeks) worth of supply.

Like, wowee.

We just went through this. Trump, as he did with his beef import scheme, comes up with what appears to be a big headline number to make it look like he’s doing something about inflation. Then we learn that the amount isn’t enough to make much of a difference in the market. Beef prices haven’t budged.

The same thing is likely to happen to diesel prices.

Yahoo Finance calls Trump’s initiative “The Art of the Tiny Deal” and says the amount promised will “do nothing” and that “this is not enough diesel to move the fuel gauge at all, much less lower diesel prices globally, or just the U.S. for that matter.”

More broadly, on a geo-political scale, Trump looks weak because he had to set aside sanctions against Russia that he signed just a month ago. The president is effectively saying that he didn’t mean to do that.

Trump’s history of position-shifting, of vacillation, goes on. It’s long-standing and it’s persistent. Politically, it’s his tragic flaw.

Meantime, Americans just keep paying up and paying up.

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.

Photo: Russian-flagged tanker, public domain, wikimedia commons

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There's a growing market for AI models that promise to recreate the experience of interacting with a lost loved one. They're sometimes called generative ghosts, and they're the topic for today's “ Uncanny AI,” our series about sometimes-unsettling experiences with this technology.

Jack Manning, a Ph.D. candidate studying information science at the University of Colorado Boulder, has been looking into this. He recently published a study on how people experience talking to generative ghosts.

More on this:

“ Designing Conversations with the Dead: How People Engage with Generative Ghosts” from Association for Computing Machinery

“ When AI is used to immortalize the dead, what are the ethical implications?” from Marketplace Tech

A revolving dinner club 25 floors up cracked the national top 10 — see where it ranked, why fewer than 1% of listings ever earn the title.

Two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for their work on how to smooth boom-and-bust cycles to limit unemployment and inflation.

NPR's Joel Rose speaks with Lindsay Owens, president of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative, about how companies using data to transform the products and prices customers see.

Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV, aiming to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for just €15,000.

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The library closed in late August for the work. Here’s what updates are planned and where readers can go in the interim.

For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek believed there might be some silver lining to the record-breaking fuel prices following the start of the war in Iran. After nearly 2,000 responses, here’s what you told us.

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Here’s where it happened and how many were affected.

The two bands announced a 2027 North American tour. Here’s when tickets go on sale.

The players, both from Elk Grove, won a combined total of more than $370,000.

For a lot of fleet managers, whether or not electrified equipment assets will lead to real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs might feel theoretical, but early adopters Groupe Bellemare have been operating battery-powered heavy equipment for years – and their real-world results are real impressive.

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More than 100,000 people in California won Powerball prizes following Saturday’s lottery drawing as the jackpot continues to grow.

The Land Park resident and National Book Award-winner supported the debut author at the Crocker Art Museum in his first Sacramento reading.

As record-breaking diesel prices drive demand for electric big rigs, so, too is the demand for commercial truck charging climbing. To meet that demand, EV Realty as announced a new, Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub.

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The California State Fair launched its newest event on Friday, an Oktoberfest celebration mixing local and international customs.

Mitusbishi’s North American dealers have been trudging along with an aging, badge-engineered model line for years – but overseas? It’s a different story, and the 459 hp all-wheel drive ASX VR-e electric hot hatch shown here is plug-in proof.

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“He was larger than life.”

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

The Postal Service is offering a reward up to $100,000 for information about the crime and any responsible parties.

Officials warned earlier in the week that winds and low humidity could create elevated fire danger and bring outages to about 12,200 customers this weekend.

Tropical Storm force winds will stay mostly south of the border, but heavy rain and surf will be an issue.

North Carolina, South Carolina and New York are among the other states.

The BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck shown here marked a major production milestone this week, becoming the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line at BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province.

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Nominado al Latin Grammy 2026 por Mejor Música para Medios Visuales.

The historic sign for W.F. Gormley & Sons funeral home has been getting some recent touch-ups courtesy of Pacific Neon.

While oil prices and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China keeps reaching new milestones that prove the technology can rival a traditional refueling infrastructure at scale, performing 1.2 million battery swaps over the holiday.

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See Sacramento headlines: A new Asian supermarket, a vetoed immigration bill, a federal probe at UC Davis and a proposal to bring back bobcat hunting.

A new Apple TV podcast examines whether a donor’s trauma was passed on to the man who got his heart.

I was leaving a parking lot when I saw a man jump out of his car, wave his arms, shake his fists and rant at a woman in a car that had nearly collided with his. Given the particulars of the near miss, it’s hard to say whose fault it would have been had they connected, but I can tell you whose side I would have taken. The guy was—and I mean no disrespect whatsoever when I say this—a bad-tempered, ill-mannered meathead. I rolled down my window and asked as gently as I could, “A little cranky, are we?”

No, I didn’t do that. Instead I decided to channel my dismay at the incident into educating grouches everywhere that the proper time for public displays of grumpiness is October 15th and only October 15th. That’s National Grouch Day, a day set aside to honor everyone’s favorite grouch, Oscar from “Sesame Street,” and to celebrate, or at least tolerate, all the grouches we know, possibly including…well…us.

If there’s a grump in your life, allow them to be as irritable as they want to be on October 15. Say nothing while they whine, complain and generally wallow in their misery all day long. But come October 16, tell them you and everyone else are sick and tired of it so they ought to just knock it off right now. That should cheer them up.

If it doesn’t—and it might not—try the following tips I found on that font of all wisdom, the internet.

1. Gently explain to the grump that exercise causes our body’s natural pharmacy to release endorphins which are associated with feelings of happiness. Tell him he should take a long walk…off a short pier. Then say, “Haha! I’m joking! Isn’t it great? Laughter helps cure crabbiness too.”

2. Give her a stick of gum. Apparently the repetitive action of chewing gum can be soothing. If that doesn’t do the trick, offer her a chew toy.

3. Tell him doing something nice for someone else is a sure cure for crankiness. Then tell him what you’d like him to do for you.

4. Give her chocolate. Eating chocolate makes some people happy. I’m one of them. So if she doesn’t care for chocolate, she should see rule number three and give hers to me. Then we’ll both be happy.

5. Pets make people happy. Try giving the grouch a puppy.

6. Decluttering has a calming effect, so tell the cranky person his house is a mess and he’d feel better if he’d just get himself organized. Who doesn’t love to hear good advice?

7. Tell her to smile. The simple act of smiling can cheer us up. So the next time you encounter a crab, tell her as sweetly as you can to turn that frown upside down. It will either work or she’ll punch you.

8. Tell him that rearranging furniture is a great day brightener. Changing an environment can help us feel refreshed. If he doesn’t want to move his furniture around, tell him he’s welcome to move yours.

9. Play her some music. Music can turn a bad mood around. If there’s no music available, sing to the cranky person. If that doesn’t make her feel better, it may at least make her leave you alone.

10. Encourage the crabby person in your life to count his blessings. Explain that if he keeps thinking about everything that’s wrong, his negative emotional state will continue. Certainly, he has much to be thankful for.  For one thing he’s got you to advise him.

Dorothy Rosby is an author and humor columnist whose work appears regularly in publications in the West and Midwest. You can subscribe to her blog at www.dorothyrosby.com or contact at www.dorothyrosby.com/contact .

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In-house rail authority attorneys must now approve all contracts under $25 million going foward.

The North Highlands man’s sibling found him dead last month in a Lenore Way home.

A 450-megawatt (MW) solar farm with a massive battery system is now under construction in Arizona – and Tesla has already lined up about 90% of its expected electricity output.

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The Sacramento Bee, in partnership with Enlightenment Salon, invited community members to come to our newsroom and ask our reporters questions ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.

Fitch Ratings lowered the district’s rating for the second time this year, citing weak budget management and ongoing uncertainty over its path to financial stability.

The CEO has had a rocky tenure over the embattled agency.

From a paralyzed player's legacy to a cockroach caught mid-shift at a local pizzeria, here's what Sacramento readers are following.

Ruby Celly Uribe, 37, of Sacramento, possessed modified machine guns, and told drug traffickers of upcoming drug busts, said U.S. attorneys in Sacramento.

The CSU has agreed to an 8% salary increase for the 3,700 employees represented by Academic Professionals of California.

A 2020 law aimed at eliminating surprise medical expenses has shifted some unpredictable costs away from patients. The law was supposed to incentivize jointly set reasonable prices between hospitals and insurers, but instead, there’s been a whole lot of finger pointing — and employers are left holding the bag. Also in this episode: The agriculture economy goes K-shaped, a sailor finds a support network in her solo circumnavigation, and we talk through the week’s economic headlines.

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Tracking leadership changes across the federal government

Police say the shooting followed an encounter on a front lawn early Friday, and they still don’t know what the agent was doing there.

DoD, CISA and NIST experts say an agency’s public key infrastructure must be able to handle post-quantum cryptography, otherwise migrations will stall.

The Kings rank 16th highest in the nation for league ticket prices for a family of four, but cheapest in California.

Glacier Point Road has been closed since Sept. 23 due to smoke hazards and increased firefighting personnel and equipment along the route.

The burger restaurant will join the K Street shopping district across from Downtown Commons as it looks to draw the state worker crowd.

If commercial firms can participate in the most technologically advanced programs, officials say, those projects could become more innovative and cheaper.

With a signal lease and help from community leaders, former WSRE managers teamed up to bring PBS programming back to the region.

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Sheriff’s officials said the missing woman is considered at risk “due to new information.”

Hyundai’s electric SUVs are even more tempting this month with a 10% discount, or up to $7,000 in total savings.

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The incident happened at a home in the area of East Dudley and North Broadway Street while the ICE agent was sleeping on the lawn.

White pink and brown noise all work differently for sleep and audiologists say the right one depends on you.

With $2 trillion deficits, will the National Park Service get what it needs to maintain these precious assets that are visited by so many US & foreign tourists?

Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion.

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From crispy roasted potatoes to flaky pie crust, here's how the rendered beef fat earns a spot in your kitchen rotation.

Authorities say the 14-year-old, an alleged victim of incest, was missing for about a month before being found safe.

"One huge advantage we have as a nation, and certainly in the military, is our allies and partners. And they are key," said Gen. Robert Brown.

Esmeralda Soria, a Fresno Democrat, moved out of Assembly District 27 to adjacent district.

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 finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more.

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A shallow magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits south-central Panama, with severe shaking near the epicenter and tremors reaching neighboring Costa Rica.

California college students enrolled in community college, state universities, or UC campuses automatically meet initial requirements.

The Coast Guard awarded a $400 million contract to modernize its training center in Cape May, New Jersey.

Between 10 and 30% of adults have insomnia and noise colors are one tool that actually has research behind it.

You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life.

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The Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command is using traditional shipboard principles to help senior leaders understand cyber risk and to build resilience.

CISA cyber leader shares plans for AI-driven vulnerability management, how the Gold Eagle program is coordinating bug discovery and more.

Federal officials and industry experts said a shift toward continuous learning and development will better align with the rapidly changing technology field.

Sleep headbands and sleep headphones do completely different things. Here is how to tell which one fits your needs.

The city transferred over $1.2 million and 20 existing employees into the new Homeless Response and Support Department.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the shows, performing with F-16 Fighting Falcon jets flying in close formation.

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665 low. Right behind that, we have three exclusive deals on Anker solar multi-cam kits with HomeBase 3 that end tonight, starting from $290. There’s also the Navee Fall EV Sale that is offering a nice array of bonus extra savings (up to 65% off total) on e-scooters, like the premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at a new $1,600 low at $900 off. You’ll also find lows for an EGO carbon fiber string trimmer kit, a compact Greenworks chainsaw, a Linkind Matter outdoor smart plug, and more. Don’t forget, we also have all the lasting Prime Day deals collected in our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here, as well as the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, including the Anker SOLIX Encore Sale, the extended Segway electric scooter deals, EcoFlow’s latest flash 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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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a local pizzeria for a cockroach infestation.

"There are 157 federal veterans cemeteries that are run by the VA, in addition to a lot of state veterans cemeteries," said Mike Meese.

Solo dining is rising, turning everyday moments for one into affordable luxury experiences.

Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000).

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TSA and industry officials, speaking at an airport security conference, made clear they're still bullish on privatized airport screening after canceling Gold+.

An appeals court ruled this week the NC dog trainer may not share footage of a trooper fatally shooting her two trained police dogs during a 2024 car break-in on her property.

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit.

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An autopsy ruled the girl’s death a homicide after neglect, and police say her brother had no access to proper nutrition, clothing or sanitary living conditions.

Sleep headbands read brainwaves in real time while sleep headphones block noise. Here is how to choose.

CHP officers found no sign that a vehicle was involved. The victim had visible injuries, though none that indicated being struck by a vehicle

Protests are scheduled Oct. 14 and 15 amid demands from students and parents that Jonathan Newell be expelled.

Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page.

The rename follows Germany’s Transport Ministry calling the FSD name misleading, and it’s part of a deal that has Berlin backing Tesla’s push for EU-wide approval.

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Two years ago, Congress approved millions of dollars in funding to clean some of the nation’s dirtiest beaches. Many of those beaches are also some of the hardest to access. But then, cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency effectively killed the project. Now, there’s no clear future for all that trash. In this morning's podcast, we head to a remote Alaskan beach to hear where cleanup efforts stand now. Plus, economist Judy Shelton is joining the Treasury Department as a counselor to Secretary Scott Bessent.

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• America’s dirtiest beaches are also the toughest to reach. Trump’s DOGE made them even harder to clean.

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades.

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The sexual harassment allegations against the attorney come after four of five civil suits against the prominent Sacramento developer were settled.

The 21-year-old grew up in Davie and attended NSU University School, a preschool to grade 12 private college preparatory school.

Gen Z shoppers are utilizing AI in person and online, but they still draw firm lines around transparency and data security.

Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall.

The Savannah site is also the first Megacharger at a Pilot truck stop, a rollout that was supposed to start this summer. Together, the two stations give the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.

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Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027.

What Geely isn’t saying is which vehicles. There are no models, no prices and no dealer locations, just a new website at geely.ca and a promise of more details closer to launch.

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Fall is coming, and it comes with a tropical storm, snow in the mountains, and a few showers to watch into early next week.

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave red placards to nine food facilities and cited 17 others.

A former Rite Aid has a new chapter as Elk Grove’s library. It’s a place to borrow everything from books to power tools.

A long-running Sacramento Oktoberfest celebration, as well as a first-time event, are coming up this weekend. Here’s where to celebrate.

A major health crisis didn’t stop this Lodi family from coming together to launch their own vodka and bourbon brands.

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 Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a solar-powered electric seated scooter, LiveWire Honcho approved for MSF motorcycle training courses, and more.

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The storm’s maximum sustained winds were 105 mph at landfall, a powerful Category 2 hurricane.

The 4th Congressional District candidate forum was a more confrontational showdown than their debate just one day earlier.

The Trump administration announced yesterday that it will no longer allow Microsoft, Adobe, and a handful of other companies to sponsor foreign workers for green cards and accused nine universities of abusing the J-1 temporary student visa program. Earlier this week, it also proposed a rule raising the fee for international students who want to stay in the U.S. and work temporarily through the Optional Practical Training program from about $500 to $70,000. We have more. Then, will Minnesotan restaurants be willing to dish up invasive crayfish?

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Forecasters still expect it to weaken a bit right before it comes ashore, potentially as a Category 2.

This spooky season, we get an extra treat from one of horror’s masters. Guillermo del Toro’s seminal fantasy horror classic,...

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The California Department of Transportation joined partnering agencies in call for safer driving in work zones across the state.

As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reason why: European investment firms have restrictions on how they can invest.

Video viral muestra baile, risas y la promoción de sus empanadas TOMA desde Colombia.

Having practiced law for over 45 years, I can confirm that the Secretary of State is an office way too critical to be a political football. It’s a shame the election is even a partisan one.

The SOS protects the right to vote for every eligible voter and works with local officials to provide efficient, transparent, and fair elections. Thanks to state and local professionals and local volunteers, elections have never been a problem here. The SOS also handles campaign finance reports, registers lobbyists, processes ballot questions, commissions notaries, and delivers a host of other services to individuals and local governments.

The SD SOS also is critical to businesses and consumers in this state. SOS maintains information for all business entities operating in South Dakota and makes that information available online.

The office handles over 70,000 business filings each year, plus trademarks and Uniform Commercial Code filings important to lenders and property owners.

Dedication to competent, efficient, professional service is crucial.

Knowing all that, Republican incumbent Monae Johnson endorsed Terrence Davis. Despite the personal costs of endorsing a Democrat, Johnson explained that she could not remain silent because “the integrity, stability, and professionalism of this office is at stake.”

Likely, that’s because Republican candidate Heather Baxter is known as an election denier who neither respects the strength of our existing system nor understands the broad duties of the SOS.

Baxter ran for SOS only after coming in last in a primary election earlier this year for a legislative seat in her home district. Her focus is what she calls “election reform” – a euphemism for abandoning automation in favor of an inefficient, error-riddled plan of hand-counting all ballots.

Davis is a competent, reality-based professional who knows election administration is only one part of the job and knows it should not be politicized.

A former SD state trooper, Davis has a Master’s in public policy and experience in law enforcement and legal services, and is working on a doctorate in Law and Policy.

He respects the expertise of County Auditors, is committed to protecting voter information, and supports careful testing before implementing any major changes. Instead of retreating to pre-automation days, he advocates modernizing website services for businesses and consumers alike.

Terrence Davis, as Monae Johnson knows, is the best choice for SD Secretary of State.

Nancy Turbak Berry has practiced law in Watertown for 42 years. She has been a state senator, a state court magistrate judge, and an adjunct law professor.

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Two caregivers were charged with murder in the disappearance of vulnerable adult Kari Siira, 27, whose remains were buried in Owyhee County.

President Donald Trump named a new superhero-sounding AI task force this week dubbed the “Super Intelligence Force.” It's led by Jay Clayton, the new AI Czar and also director of national intelligence.

Plus, Democrats in the Senate blocked a bill to address data center energy costs ahead of the midterm elections, and a new poll shows Americans are not feeling too great about how our leaders in government are dealing with the risks from AI. Cristiano Lima-Strong, senior AI and government reporter at Bloomberg Government, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to break down these stories on this week’s “ Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly caused each of those problems.

In doing so, it would only ensure that its automakers are unprepared to compete against the country that actually is providing solutions to those problems: China.

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Newsom has discussed with his advisors reducing death row inmates’ sentences to life in prison without parole, according to the New York Times.

PG&E officials said the weekend forecast for gusty winds and low humidity could create elevated fire danger.

Local ICE observers say agents have been conducting roving patrols around agricultural fields and other types of work sites.

The race for California’s next insurance commissioner features two Democrats.

For the first time, authorities laid out the timeline in the case against a Monterey County man suspected of incest who fled to Mexico with his 14-year-old daughter.

Vice President JD Vance accused universities of using the J-1 visa program to “undercut the wages of American graduate students and researchers.”

Hegseth, speaking to conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice News on Wednesday, said, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

Lawmakers appear keen on agencies such as CISA and NIST taking more leading roles in evaluating AI security risks and setting safety standards.

The 6th District stretches from Roseville and Rocklin in the north to West Sacramento in the south..

The Bureau of Prisons' decision came one day after a union accused the agency of ignoring a court order to reinstate the contract immediately.

The Sacramento Public Library held the Q&A event with R.L. Stine at Sacramento’s Crest Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

From a 4th District debate to $250 deposits for kids and a rare rail trip to a landmark Black-founded town, here's what to know.

First-time unemployment claims (layoffs, basically) have come in below 200,000 for four weeks running — the longest stretch since 1969. At the same time, the economy only barely added jobs in September. Few layoffs, barely any new jobs, and it makes ya start to wonder, just how petrified can this labor market get? Also in this episode: AI doomers touch grass at a monthly Bay Area picnic, the personal savings rate ebbs to a 4-year low, and Kai explains central bankers’ balance sheet agita.

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• A frozen job market means nobody's getting laid off, but nobody's getting hired
• Only in San Francisco: A picnic to discuss AI risk
• Not too big, not too small: The just-right Fed balance sheet
• Here's where home heating will cost more this winter
• Americans are saving less money — some can't afford to, others are focused on investing
• Using retirement to finally dig into family history

Federal News Network is conducting a pulse poll of its readers about the current state of AWS across the government.

Three California cities and two Texas locations top the destinations for Gen Z leaving Southern California

A 28-year-old Sacramento resident, Jordan Carson, was found dead last week near Feather River Boulevard.

Late-afternoon coffee runs, snacks and small indulgences are becoming familiar rituals, especially among younger consumers.

Small daily purchases can add up quickly, but a simple budget can help you see where your money is going and decide what’s worth keeping.

If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9.

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Three friends of Nolan Wells say social media users falsely accused them of involvement in his death on an island trip.

Davis officials approved a plan to preserve 374 acres of farmland but the project still needs voters’ approval in November.

A federal watchdog recommended AmeriCorps claw back $4.8 million from the California agency, and disallow another $6 million in costs.

Sacramento’s Green Line is returning with new trains, a new station and a connection to the growing Railyards District.

The best posture is a moving posture, one doctor says. Staying still for hours is the real problem, not the position.

More than 65,000 people in California won Powerball prizes in the most recent drawing.

Rains from the storm will douse Southern California starting late Saturday, with inland flooding and severe weather likely through Arizona.

Two new climate model runs point to a wetter winter across California, with heavy bursts of rain expected that could extend into spring.

"Contractors shouldn't just be looking at potential federal exposure, but also state exposure," said Richard Arnolt.

Health risks range from nausea and vomiting to long-term developmental issues.

Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo.

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"The rule of thumb under FERS, first of all is just to go towards the end of the month," said Tammy Flanagan.

BYD offered an early look at the third-generation Tang’s interior, its flagship “tech-savvy” five-seat electric SUV.

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Dubbed internally as “Operation Safe California,” the Examiner reported, the 45-day enforcement began several days ago in the San Diego area.

The denial was the latest in a yearslong legal dispute over whether Unite Here must be recognized as the casino workers’ union.

The district counted a one-time, $31 million California education grant as recurring revenue. But the state says the funding is not guaranteed to continue.

Crews will start by repaving the northbound span and repave the southbound portion next month. Overnight travelers should expect delays.

Tilting your head forward just 45 degrees makes your neck muscles support nearly 50 pounds of force.

Micron Technology in Folsom will provide eligible children under 18 in Sacramento County with a one-time $250 deposit into a Trump Account.

“When you get to work with people from new places, you find that even if you come from somewhere else, there's so much you have in common.”

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Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Sale event is over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are slowing down, and we’re keeping all the ongoing deals in our updated Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here for the rest of the week. Leading today’s edition of Green Deals is the latest and final EcoFlow Prime Day flash sale running for 72 hours, with offers like the 2x 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Classic power station bundle down at $889, alongside some other notable units from $599. Right behind that we have collected all the ongoing Segway Fall Deals Deals Day Sale savings on e-scooters, with continuing options like the ZT3 Pro Off-Road Electric Scooter down at $800. We also have Anker’s SOLIX Prime Deals Encore Sale offering the 2,048Wh C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel at an exclusive $1,330, among others, as well as the Segway Navimow i2 Series Robot Mowers at their lowest prices, a continuing low price on EGO’s 56V 12-inch Electric Snow Shovel, and more options hanging onto savings for a while longer.

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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Volkswagen issued another recall affecting more than 22,500 ID.4 models. Until a fix is ready, it recommends owners charge the battery to no more than 80%.

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The two candidates are competing for the 4th Congressional District, which spans parts of nine counties in Northern California.

"There's no time to wait, but there's no time spend on trying to get big, comprehensive civil service reforms through," said Don Kettl.

CESER's latest strategy focuses on “world-class” security technologies, hardening U.S. energy infrastructure, and responding to and recovering from incidents.

Virtual fitting kiosks are popping up in retail stores. Here’s what that means for shoppers and the fashion industry.

The state agency that protects workers vowed take allegations of impropriety seriously, but hired a manager who was accused of domestic abuse.

While running the Santa Ana Cal-OSHA office, records show the manager had a construction and real estate business.

Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Roseville City Council, representing the 2nd and 4th districts.

BMW’s new electric SUV just got the M treatment. The new BMW iX3 M60 “raises the stakes,” packing a combined 603 hp and plenty of standard M upgrades.

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A Miami art dealer received 46 months in prison for selling fake Warhols after missing a hearing that left his lawyer fearing for his life.

All the Mississippi Coast is under a storm surge warning, while parts of Jackson County are under a hurricane warning.

NWS: The forecast for Isaias in North Carolina “is far less severe” than Helene, although “heavy rain and gusty winds remain possible.”

VinFast wants to put electric buses on US streets, and its pitch goes beyond the vehicles: charging, maintenance, and operations bundled into one package. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028.

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Users can enter questions and get AI-generated answers about government hires and separations, as well as workforce demographics.

Don’t bother checking his socials for clues.

Tesla is preparing a dedicated Tesla Semi service center in Las Vegas, according to a new building permit filed with Clark County, Nevada.

It’s one of the first concrete signs of the service network Tesla needs to support its electric Class 8 truck, which only entered volume production two weeks ago.

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He was last seen Oct. 5 at a campground, the National Park Service says.

Nearly 125,000 other SuperLotto Plus players in California won prizes.

BMW revealed the new iX4, its new electric coupe-SUV that can drive up to 428 miles on a single charge.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talked about fitting in with the crowd at his son’s youth baseball games.

SEIU Local 1000 members voted to authorize a strike, giving the union the option to call one if negotiations remain stalled.

The firefighters suffered heat exhaustion while battling a blaze that spread across multiple floors of a mixed-use building in the 900 block of Eighth Street.

A witness reported a “disturbance” at a Union County park, officials say.

There's been a lot of mixed data coming out about how AI is affecting the labor market. An analysis by writer and economist Joey Politano found that the U.S. has lost more than 200,000 creative sector jobs over the last four years. But just how much can we blame AI? Plus, we continue our conversation with WUSF reporter Jessica Meszaros about the high cost of energy bills in Florida.

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• The cost of power in Florida

Tesla spent months pushing the Dutch vehicle regulator RDW to scale back its review of “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” including disputing a €365,000 bill, according to emails obtained by Reuters. RDW later approved the system and is now asking the EU to do the same.

That Dutch approval is the foundation of Tesla’s entire FSD push in Europe. Eight EU countries now allow the system, and a bloc-wide vote could come as early as December.

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Nearly the entire state looks to be in for above average rainfall this winter, and now potentially lingering into the spring.

Sake flowed at the ribbon cutting for the opening of this Japanese sake factory’s renovated tasting room on Sibley Street.

In 2019, the state legislature passed a bill placing a moratorium on trapping or hunting the wild cats found throughout North America.

Proposition 38 will ask voters to approve borrowing $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy.

As Halloween approaches, there’s a spooky question haunting the real estate market.

In the 10 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the growing storm’s cone narrowed, lessening the likelihood of a direct hit.

Energy bills in Florida have jumped by as much as 70% over the past 10 years, according to reporting by WUSF reporter Jessica Meszaros. This morning, we'll help explain why that is and discuss rate hikes by investor-owned utility companies, the role of government-appointed approval commissions, and whether there are any alternatives. But first, a snapshot of consumers' expectations for the future of the economy shows that it's a mixed bag.

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• The cost of power in Florida

It started when Kalie Robins posted an Instagram video with her kid. Meta's built in AI chatbot, Muse, started prompting her to ask questions about her daughters and personal life, which sent her down a social-media-privacy rabbit hole.

Robins took to her feed — at the time, with only a few hundred followers — to share her experience. “It starts pulling completely separate information for each of my kids: their names, birth information, pictures and videos of them. And then it says, ‘pinpointing Kalie Robbins' location,’” she said in her now viral video.

Meta responded to the incident saying it “missed the mark” and has fixed the issue that prompted those questions.

But Robins says she's now been catapulted into the AI privacy discourse. And it's pretty uncomfortable.

More on this:

Mother Horrified When Meta’s AI Scours Instagram and Facebook for Invasive Information About Her Young Daughters — from Futurism

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Is Building a Dossier On You — from Time

The USDA just issued a final ruling that will effectively end federal support for renewable energy projects on cropland. The program is The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

The decision is in keeping with President Trump’s long-standing hostility toward wind- and solar-energy projects. With regard to projects supported by REAP, the Trump administration, through Agriculture Secretary Brooke R. Rollins, calls them “unreliable” and adds that they “have not fully delivered on their stated goals.”

As to federal support,  Rollins says, “as of today that ends.”

South Dakota has participated in the program, to the tune of millions of dollars, in scattered parts of the state. USDA has touted the success of its projects in South Dakota, one of numerous states that have seen similar REAP-funded success stories.

Given that backdrop, the USDA decision to drop the program seems arbitrary and contrary to its history of success.

Indeed, EARTHJUSTICE, which describes itself as the nation’s “premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization,” has filed a lawsuit against USDA, challenging its gutting of REAP.

Says EARTHJUSTICE: “ For decades, REAP had been a smashing success story. Since 2014, 19,000 farms and rural small businesses across all 50 states received REAP awards from USDA. According to USDA, in 2024 alone, the program awarded over $1 billion in REAP grants and loan guarantees nationwide , and generated or saved enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes . As late as May 2025, USDA touted REAP success stories , including the purchase of a 1.5 MW solar array by a farm in Habersham County, Georgia, which would “realize $176,490 per year of income and will generate 2,206 MWh per year, enough to power 204 homes.”

My take? I want to see some specificity from USDA as to how many REAP projects have been “unreliable” and “have not delivered as promised.” USDA itself boasts about the history of the program. Success stories in South Dakota and other states have had uniformly positive outcomes.

We need endeavors like REAP. Climate change is a fact. Says NASA, “there is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause.”

Seems logical that the USDA should do all it can to facilitate the downshift of a man-made process that could do all of us in if we don’t change our ways.

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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It’s unusual to see a bear so close to the iconic SLO County landmark.

The new law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom late last month.

The PetSmart location will close in November, the company says.

A former Biden donor turned DOGE insider just wrote an $8 million check to back California’s voter ID measure.

A fourth suspect allegedly fled the scene and has not been located, according to police.

The Texas man had communicated with the girl, traveled to California and had pending child sexual abuse material charges, police say.

Judge Joseph Cress ruled diversion inappropriate after the Elk Grove motorcycle collision, moving the case closer to trial.

Needle-free peptides are moving from research labs toward the real world, promising more options as drugmakers test dissolving films.

Portsmouth International Port has taken a huge step towards reducing the air pollution caused by idling marine engines with the launch of the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system that allows docked ships to connect to grid power and shut off their on-board generators. In theory, shore power reduces emissions and slashes fuel costs.

The reality is somewhat different.

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Dana Williamson’s sentencing on federal corruption charges has been delayed to December.

Court records say a jail inmate told detectives about a man known as “Bullet.” Police say he’s the man accused of killing his wife in 2023.

New arrivals, longtime closures, $1 million for a Florin Road shelter and a council push to rein in e-bikes after a spike in ER visits.

Needle-free peptide strips are surging across the biohacking world, but what’s actually approved, what’s being sold and what does the science say?

Learn about the potential benefits, risks, and side effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) before deciding if it’s right for you.

From bitter artichoke to wet soil and sea salt, the notes defining next year's perfumes are the ones you'd never expect to wear.

Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria provided a photo Wednesday that appears to show an ICE agent in a school parking lot.

From Canada to South Mississippi, mounting lawsuits are targeting social media users over comments about the teen’s death.

Officers were dispatched at about 5 a.m. to the 300 block of Elm Avenue following a report of a man who was, according to the caller, “tweaking badly.”

Lisa Kaplan accused the fellow councilmember and congressional candidate of elevating the streamer who she says built a brand on “sexism, antisemitism and the degradation of women.”

The discount department store will celebrate its grand opening Thursday, Oct. 8 at The Ridge shopping center at 7420 Elk Grove Blvd.

The world’s ports operators work in confined spaces, moving massively heavy loads with incredible precision in perilous conditions with razor-thin margins. It’s no wonder, then, that they’re moving to electric equipment – and the Port of Helsingborg is just the latest to do so, thanks to its latest order for two new Kalmar reach stackers.

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The S&P 500 has hit more than two dozen record highs this year, and it’s got AI firms to thank. In fact, it’s easy to forget that a lot of other public companies are in a tough spot. In this episode, why there’s a widening bifurcation of the stock market. Plus: Rising auto loan delinquencies could be a warning sign for broader consumer strife, financial institutions kick off Q3 earnings season, and Kai explains what the yield curve tells us about the bond market.

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• The stock market gap between AI and everything else is growing
• What to watch for in next week's Q3 earnings
• "Circular spaghetti": What the tangled AI supply chain means for regulation
• Want to know what the bond market is thinking? Check out the yield curve
• Rising auto loan delinquencies reflect the K-shaped economy

Dissolving oral strips are emerging in the peptide market. Are they safe and effective?

The player hit a progressive jackpot on a “Dragon Link Golden Century” machine.

Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of killing his wife and son, but the state Supreme Court overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial.

An ice cream stop could soon double as a fast-charging stop for EV drivers in Ohio. Family-owned United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is adding its first DC fast chargers at six of its 170 stores, with openings expected to begin in early 2027.

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Rancho Cordova is considering $185 million in financial participation for a proposed 7,500-seat arena and entertainment district. Here’s what they say about the project.

The grants were awarded by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments for transportation projects.

The Democratic-led bill comes as some federal employees seeking telework options have accused their agencies of slow-rolling decisions or denying requests.

Neck pain cases are projected to reach 269 million worldwide by 2050. Wearable massagers are chasing a massive audience.

The Space Force also plans to let current active-duty guardians apply for part-time status, but hasn’t said when that might become an option.

Update 10/8: We’re keeping this hub updated for the rest of the week, so all the deals on EVs, power stations, tools, and smart appliances/devices that remain have yet to end.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and we’ve already been reveling the last week in all the early savings, but things are ramping up even further for the rest of this week. You’ll find a massive collection of deals across all our favorite Green Deal brands – both at Amazon and from direct websites – giving you a great chance at savings on EVs, power stations, electric tools, robots, and much more. It’s all been rounded up together and curated for you below, giving you a one-stop shopping hub for all your needs. Head on down and keep checking back throughout the week as we update this hub.

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Tomato leaf, wet soil and sea salt are elbowing out vanilla and caramel as perfumers chase scents that stop people in a crowded elevator.

Deputies said Thursday afternoon that the 29-year-old was found safe.

Dermatologists say hair supplements only work if you have a deficiency. Here is which ingredients are worth it.

BYD is testing “unprecedented disruptive technology” in its upcoming executive electric sedan, including coach doors and possibly solid-state EV batteries.

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An ILSR event in Arizona gathered small business owners, community advocates, congressional staff, and antitrust leaders to develop policy ideas for taking on corporate power.

USCIS is closing in on the migration to a new financial management solution, the latest bellwether in a DHS modernization program that has faced challenges.

Police said the Texas man had communicated with the girl, traveled to Yuba City and had pending child sexual abuse material charges.

Looking for the best high protein dorm snacks? These 2026 picks work no matter your dorm kitchen set-up.

“The Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing to investigate.”

Rep. Doris Matsui and Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy said the funding is an “investment” in the Safe Stay community.

River City Quilters’ Guild is hosting its annual quilt show this weekend featuring the traditional and the modern.

One incident happened while she was pregnant, Lakeeta Vaccaro testified.

In this episode, get an inside perspective of when a concern becomes a case, and what feds should do before they respond.

The crash involved 25 motorcycles and seven additional vehicles.

Sacramento County commissioned an economic analysis for the first time to be included in its annual crop and livestock report.

The murder suspect admitted to suffocating Gladys Machado, 29, and her daughters Julia Padrino, 6, and Daniela Padrino, 3, with a plastic bag in 2012.

The woman is accused of intentionally crashing the car, then attacking her daughters earlier this week. She faces attempted murder charges.

A Tesla Cybercab was involved in a crash in Philadelphia this week, and it came out of it missing the entire outer panel of its driver-side door.

We don’t know who was at fault or whether Tesla’s software was driving. But Tesla has no permit to run automated vehicles in Pennsylvania, and that narrows down what this car was doing on Broad Street.

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The crash happened Wednesday morning near County Roads 105 and 29 in the Yolo Bypass area.

Living in a college dorm and juggling a busy schedule? These snacks are high in protein to keep you fueled all day.

That makes September the first time in at least a year that OPM’s inventory has dipped below 10,000 claims.

"Many countries are interested in what the United State is doing because they have received the demand signal to pursue regulatory reform," said Ho Nieh.

The next host will be more present in video and on social media.

The $11.99 million project will be funded through a partnership among Placer County, the city of Lincoln and the South Placer Regional Transportation Authority.

One sinks into the hair shaft and one coats the surface. Here is how to choose between hair oil and serum.

A white Toyota crossed the dirt freeway median Tuesday evening near Howsley Road, colliding with a Volvo SUV.

The Wall Street Journal was first to report.

Three lawsuits, three different schools, all filed in less than two months.

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI, the first electric hot hatch to bear the iconic GTI badge.

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It’s the second and last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got another deal-packed smorgasbord of Green Deals for you, with all the others we couldn’t fit here collected into our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here. Starting off today’s edition is Jackery’s full Fall Prime Day Sale with up to 65% discounts and bonus savings codes, with it offering the 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Pro Max Power Station at a new $1,664 low, while Bluetti has a number of units at up to 50% off, including the 1,024Wh Elite 100 V2 Power Station at $449. There is also the MASSIVE array of Anker security device deals at up to 50% off starting from $18 for some of the best prices we’ve seen yet, as well as ECOVACS’ O1000 and A2000 LiDAR Pro Robot Lawn Mowers at new lows starting from $949. We also have more on Segway’s Max G2 e-scooter, a new low price on a carbon-fiber EGO Multi-Head Combo kit, a roundup of all the Worx tool deals, Beatbot’s returning low prices on robot pool cleaners, Anker’s Nebula portable projectors, 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 win came on a $10 bet on a “Double Hit” slot machine.

Researchers filmed people brushing to the best of their ability. Most still neglected the same surfaces every time.

Porsche has finally confirmed that there will be no more gas-powered Boxster/Cayman going forward, and that all-electric versions of those vehicles will have their first production year in 2028.

The move shows that Porsche is finally ready to bring electric power to its sportscars… but Porsche’s CEO still says the 911 will “never” go electric. We think time will show him to be wrong on that one.

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The beginning of the fall business season saw several restaurants with long histories calling it quits.

As ownership caps fall and mega-mergers unite giant media studios, what happens to the future of real journalism?

Photos of the seized shipments provided to the media show the fuel was transported in special containers known as ISO-tanks. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from biological sources like vegetable oils that is primarily used in transportation.

Stockton professor takes readers on a trip around the world looking at fermentation practices in food and drink such as sourdough and kimchi.

The man was taken to a hospital after the Tuesday night emergency call near Power Inn Road.

When the Mount Shasta hiker didn’t show up for work after a camping trip, her family knew something was wrong.

California is putting at least $28 million toward more public EV fast chargers – and it could pick up the entire eligible installation bill.

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Consumers are cutting back on bigger purchases, but research shows why small indulgences are still earning a place in the budget.

Kia said the EV2 is already seeing “significant and immediate demand,” with 3,386 registrations in the UK so far.

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Birdsong had led the station since June 2025.

The post Hasanna Birdsong leaves CEO role at Lehigh Valley Public Media appeared first on Current.

"We're seeing the third approach, which is essentially the middle of the road that the NRC is advocating in the rulemaking," said Tom Dougherty.

Tesla delivered just 8,295 “Other Models” in Q3 2026, down 48% from a year ago and the lowest total for the category since 2021. With the Model S and Model X out of production, almost all of them were Cybertrucks.

That gives us the cleanest look yet at Cybertruck sales. We estimate Tesla delivered 7,000 to 8,000 of the trucks last quarter, a pace of about 30,000 a year from a line it planned for 250,000.

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Why data centers are sparking a nationwide backlash as big tech tries to turn communities into reverse centaurs.

The top national parks offer “major scenery without making a difficult trail the price of admission,” one expert said.

If you’ve ever looked at a cargo e-bike and thought, “Sure, but where am I supposed to put the other six people?”, SixThreeZero may finally have the answer.

The company’s latest addition to its growing e-bike and e-trike lineup, the Long Range Luxury Rickshaw, is already a fairly ridiculous machine in its standard form. It combines three wheels, dual motors, rear passenger seating bench, and enough battery capacity to make many electric motorcycles jealous. But start adding its optional passenger trailers, and you can essentially build yourself a seven-person electric bicycle train.

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Rivian is rolling out Pet Cam, a new feature in software update 2026.36 that lets R2 owners check on a pet left in the vehicle through a live video feed in the Rivian app.

It’s exclusive to the R2. R1T and R1S owners get new remote Pet Mode controls instead, and the same update brings the Rivian Assistant to the R2, four months after the SUV launched.

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Like so much else in the economy, the cost of hobbies — recreational activities, the ways we fill our free time — is on the rise. But according to recent analysis from the Bank of America Institute, consumers aren’t shying away from those higher prices. We hear more. Also in this episode, we have a preview of meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve, then examine mortgage rates and Treasury notes.

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• Hobby spending is on the rise

A South Florida woman faced a $1.82 million immigration fine while seeking permanent residency. A judge has temporarily blocked the rule.

You can now customize Hyundai’s off-road electric SUV and test it out… virtually.

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Court records reveal that David J. Rush fabricated a classified government program to acquire Florida real estate and gold bars worth millions.

Fred Vigeant will lead WPSU, which is now part of WHYY.

The post Comings and goings: GM named for WPSU, KUT hires journalists … appeared first on Current.

Europe has spent years encouraging people to ditch cars and get around on bicycles and e-bikes instead. And in many places, it’s working. But all of those increasingly sophisticated electric bicycles have created an unexpected new problem: there aren’t nearly enough people to fix them.

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Hyundai has scrapped plans to launch the IONIQ 3 in Australia. Importing the electric hatch would be too costly to compete with low-priced Chinese EVs.

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Rarely seen by the general public, rail road excavators are a critical piece of the infrastructure puzzle – one that can travel directly on the tracks while digging, lifting, and clearing obstacles from the track, working on everything from track maintenance and renewal to utility and civil construction projects. This one’s electric.

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Hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm warnings are issued for the Mississippi Coast in National Hurricane Center’s 10 p.m. advisory.

Efforts to control invasive species and predators led federal wildlife officers to kill 2.8 million animals nationwide, 28,000 of them in California

A state Department of Justice investigation found Natomas Unified disproportionately disciplined Black students and students with disabilities.

California’s strict alcohol laws limit where minors are allowed.

An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts and that it could be a blueprint for other states, but critics argue that the temporary infusion of cash is a giveaway to politicians. We dig into the arguments. But first, it’s been a bit of a rough year for toy maker giants Hasbro and Mattel. What gives?

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• California’s billionaire tax promises healthcare relief. The fine print is murkier.

Here’s yesterday’s headline from CNBC: “U.S. trade deficit hits $106.billion, widest since just before Trump tariffs enacted last year.”

That deflating news comes as no surprise.

Along with a ton of other people who have even a particle of knowledge on the subject, I’ve been pounding on Trump’s tariff policy since his first term. Basically, we skeptics argued that the president's tariff plan is bad for the economy and won’t do much good for our balance of trade.

Well, much as I hate to say ‘I told you so’ … I told you so.

August’s balance of trade numbers just came out, and at $106.5 billion, it's the widest gap since that jingoistic “liberation day” speech on April 2, 2025, which he said was “a date that  will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America's destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to Make America Wealthy Again."

Trump then held up a chart, later widely ridiculed, which he claimed was proof that “foreign leaders have stolen our jobs,  foreign cheaters have ransacked our factories, and foreign scavengers have torn apart  our once beautiful American dream.”

Looking for Trump-friendly support somewhere, anywhere, I find that supporters of the president’s trade policies are concentrated in a strongly conservative wing of the Republican party. Outside of that circle I can’t find much in the way of agreement with Trump, particularly among experts in the field.

Fact is, there isn’t much in the way of results that indicate Trump’s tariffs have done any good.

As to Trump’s rhetoric on “liberation day,” it  was not only head-shakingly hyperbolic, it was all wrong.

Trump’s tariffs have hurt, not helped, the American economy. AI sums it up: “These import taxes function as a direct financial burden that U.S. companies and families ultimately pay.”

Despite August’s leap to the upside, the overall 2026 trade deficit is lower than last year (by 20%) – an outcome which is to be expected after Trump’s tariff frenzy. As to positive gains for the economy,  mmm, the reduction has yet to bear any fruit. So far this year GDP growth is loping along at around 2%, about unchanged from 2025. As to inflation, this year’s rate of 3.37% is considerably higher than 2025’s 2.68%.

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Board last spring found that Trump’s tariffs have contributed nearly a percentage point to inflation, an outcome that was widely predicted by mainstream economists, including 16 Nobel laureates.

Trump ignored ample counsel and proceeded to turn his half-baked tariff scheme into a fully-baked tariff scam.

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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A thinly traded prediction market offers a starting point. We explore potential winners and the big ideas that could earn them economics' biggest prize.

OpenAI President Greg Brockman and his wife recently backed out of a planned $25 million donation to Leading the Future, an artificial intelligence-focused political action committee.

Brockman said the PAC had become a “distraction” at OpenAI. But only after the executive had already given an initial $25 million.

AI-focused PACs are spending big to shape competing visions for AI policy in the midterm elections.

Brendan Glavin, Director of Insights at OpenSecrets, explains how these PACS are looking to influence elections this year.

Bob Heck has made an art and science of targeting the metal barricade separating the audience from the stage — the coveted spot concert obsessives simply call “the rail.”

The only scheduled debate for California’s 22nd Congressional District race touched on a range of issues from the economy to immigration enforcement.

Jaguar has unveiled the final version of its new Type 01 EV, the first car as part of its controversial rebrand, and it’s a 1,016 horsepower, four-door, 1930s-comic-book-mobster-style doozy.

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Investigators say a toxicology report, vehicle data and writings found after the crash shed new light on what happened.

The California governor condemned the remarks. The White House said it meant the cities could have been in peril if Iran had developed nuclear weapons.

“All of our patrol vehicles come with window bars now.”

Another inmate “manipulated his way out of his hand restraints” and began attacking the inmate, who died about an hour later, corrections officials said.

The father of a student at a California community college was detained by ICE agents on campus Monday morning.

Nationally, Republican support for same-sex relationships has taken a steep hit in recent years, according to polling from Gallup.

Perfumers and interior designers are treating candles, diffusers and sprays as décor — and matching specific notes to each room's mood.

The woman was accused of falsifying documents to let her teen daughter work in the fields and contributing to her delinquency from school.

Two managers in the State Controller’s Office were found to regularly work from outside California. Here’s how it affects state workers.

The arrests come a little over a week after the DHS said it “has initiated a nationwide public safety surge in sanctuary cities.”

In one video, a police officer says: “We’re just sitting here, staring at a wood line, trying to find a Black kid at night. That’s always fun.”

The shop specializes in dirty sodas, which are soft drinks mixed with syrups, creams and purees with cola and other sweet beverages.

The mass shooting left 9 people dead and 27 injured.

Here are the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Pneumonic plague is the only form of plague that can be transmitted from human to human.

Weather records have fallen statewide. Here’s a look at the numbers.

“Our DIB is in desperate need of strict guardrails to prioritize investment in production capacity expansion, job quality and security,” the unions said.

Faculty say the University of California’s reputation for academic excellence and its contribution to new ideas and innovations is at stake.

TSA Administrator David Cummins' strategy calls for modernizing airport checkpoints and improving customer service, including by targeting "discourteous" TSO's.

We got fresh data showing imports and inventory levels are up. Is it a sign of a strong economy, or a sign businesses are bracing for impact? In this episode, AI remains a major driver of this strange economy. Plus: The U.S. is simultaneously importing and exporting a ton of semiconductors, the euro drops to a 17-month low, and monetary policy disproportionately impacts Black employment rates.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?
• Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all year
• The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?
• Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"
• France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month low
• World Cup business keeps kicking after the final whistle

CHP investigators said Christina Whittmore, 31, had methamphetamine in her system and drove into oncoming traffic a day before the fatal bus crash.

The fire has now burned nearly 7,000 acres, shut down a major road through the park and caused two deaths.

An August preliminary injunction raised new “substantive” issues, likely putting it outside the district court's jurisdiction, an appeals court ruled.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and we’ve already been reveling the last week in all the early savings, but things are ramping up even further for the rest of this week. You’ll find a massive collection of deals across all our favorite Green Deal brands – both at Amazon and from direct websites – giving you a great chance at savings on EVs, power stations, electric tools, robots, and much more. It’s all been rounded up together and curated for you below, giving you a one-stop shopping hub for all your needs. Head on down and keep checking back throughout the week as we update this hub.

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AFGE, which represents SSA employees, has filed a grievance over the agency’s decision to end alternative work schedules.

Federal immigration agents were spotted detaining people in Santa Maria and Guadalupe on Monday and Tuesday, according to observers.

Five people assigned to support U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency died by suicide over the course of five weeks in June and July.

The US is planning a lot more gas power – and data centers are the culprit. Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023, while plans for new wind power are shrinking.

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The E-Space Concept is an all-electric reboot of Renault’s iconic minivan from the 1980’s.

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The newly formed depression became Tropical Storm Isaias Wednesday.

The restaurant in Folsom served the region for a decade, having opened in 2016 at 2405 Iron Point Road in a popular shopping center.

“Jim was a friend, and he will be missed. My prayers are with his family.”

One review unit failed in under 24 hours. Another lasted three weeks before the pump gave out and it stopped turning on.

The suspect had already been jailed on a gun charge the day after the fatal shooting.

Think your deodorant is failing? The real culprit behind that lingering post-dinner funk could be hiding on your plate.

The 14th annual Franklin High School Invitational Band Review is the school band’s primary fundraising event.

"It's an area where I think a lot of companies need to pay close attention," said Stephanie Kostro.

The locally beloved restaurant, closed since 2025, has partnered with an Elk Grove venue to serve breakfast and lunch.

Gut-health retreats promise a quick “reset,” but the science is more complicated.

Korean street food favorites like kimbap and mandu are filling the freezer aisles at mainstream U.S. food retailers.

As the seasons change in Yosemite National Park, black bears’ behavior shifts.

Plenty sources of smoke fouled Sacramento’s air, including a large controlled burn in Tehama County, and fires in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties.

"For the first time since World War II, we had our best minds in the public and private sector working together," said Joe Allen.

Toyota’s joint venture, FAW Toyota, issued a statement denying reports that it’s “slashing prices” in China and may exit the market entirely.

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RT officials said the man tried to cross between two connected light rail cars instead of using a designated station crossing.

One incident reported Saturday night resulted in an attendee being cited for sexual battery, Sacramento police said.

Your body odor may be telling you more than you think: What you eat, how you wash and even your health can all play a role.

Why shoppers are ditching vanilla and gourmand candles for crushed vines, warm soil and the scent some are calling spring's answer to pumpkin spice.

A manual toothbrush already works when used properly. The real question is whether cameras and AI add meaningful value.

Your gut microbiome can change surprisingly fast, but a true “reset” is another story.

When Citrus Heights incorporated in the 1990s, the mall and its tax dollars were considered critical to the city’s financial viability.

Two years after a report described Front Street as a “doggy dungeon,” Sacramento’s shelter is still overcrowded but says conditions have improved.

It’s the very first day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got a jam-packed edition of Green Deals for you, with the many other deals we couldn’t fit here collected into our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here. To start, we’re getting some increased savings from Anker’s SOLIX Fall Prime Day Sale, with options like the 3,840Wh F3800 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $1,710, among many others. Likewise, there’s EcoFlow’s Prime Big Deal Days Sale with major savings, including the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station down at $1,438. From there, we have Segway’s e-scooter deals with up to 37% savings starting from $142, as well as ENGWE’s electric dirt bikes and e-bikes at up to 43% off starting from $599. There’s also the roundups of EGO Power+ tools, Greenworks tools, Segway’s Navimow i2 series robot lawn mowers at their best prices to date, and so much more waiting for you down below. You can also find yesterday’s hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like the Prime Sales from Velotric and Lectric, or Segway’s e-bikes with up to $2,200 savings, the exclusive Anker eufy security deals, 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 governor condemned the remarks, but the White House said it meant the cities could have been in peril if Iran had developed nuclear weapons.

"FDA ultimately has to translate that direction into different product-specific decisions grounded in evidence and... legal standards," said Jamie Ravitz.

“We are all concerned about reports of serious allegations of sexual abuse that occurred approximately two years ago at another university and may involve a student who later transferred to NSU.”

The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts at $37,745, or nearly $8,000 more than its twin, the Nissan LEAF.

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A Customs agents found the birds in tubes hidden in pockets sewn into his underwear, according to a criminal complaint.

“Many local public media organizations already know how their operations need to adapt — they just require the capital and capacity to get there.”

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Tesla has turned on Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y, which means its two volume cars can now send power back into a house during an outage. Until today, the Cybertruck was the only Tesla that could do it.

There are limits. You need a Powerwall 3, and Tesla only guarantees the feature on cars ordered since October 1. For years, Ford and GM have been selling EVs that can back up a home.

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The win came on the “Planet Moolah” slot machine.

Overall, the Defense Department obligated approximately $68 million for immigration detention.

Authorities found a missing 16-year-old Kentucky girl with a 32-year-old truck driver across state lines.

The lawsuit says the state moved to remove their daughter less than 72 hours after her baby brother died.

‘I know that everybody is going to leave and go home to their families, but me and my kids are going to mourn for the rest of our lives,’ wife said.

BMW is expected to reveal the new iX4 this week. Ahead of its debut, images of the new iX4 leaked online, offering an early look.

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Diesel is still hovering at around $6 a gallon. President Donald Trump says Ukrainian air strikes on Russian oil refineries are exacerbating a global shortage of diesel and pushing up prices, but Ukraine isn’t letting up. We have the latest this morning. Then, a recent proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for communities to find out about AI data centers — and their potential effects on air quality — before they're constructed.

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• Proposed EPA rollbacks could nix public comment requirements for data centers

As AI adoption grows, NIST encourages agencies to rethink risk management, monitor evolving systems and strengthen cyber defenses.

Sacramento Board of Supervisors candidates Flojaune Cofer and Eric Guerra shared their views on the jail, homelessness and Flock cameras at an election forum.

At long last, fiber-to-the-home connectivity is coming to Cape Cod.

The e SKY, Suzuki’s first electric kei car, is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV, starting at around $13,500.

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The lawsuits, all filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, allege that the district did not properly protect its students from abuse.

Not only is it Taco Tuesday, but many chains are offering even more deals on tacos in observance of the date.

Tesla has registered just 993 vehicles in India since it started deliveries there in September 2025, according to registration data compiled by Indian EV publication ElecTree.

But 294 of those came in September 2026 alone. That’s a record month for Tesla in India, and it comes right after the automaker cut prices and launched the six-seat Model Y L.

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“This is disgusting,” U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wrote in a social media post.

“Check your toilets before you sit down folks!”

The Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 in the US, and after a day of driving it around Vancouver Island, I think it’s the best-packaged affordable EV you can buy right now.

It comes with up to 321 miles of range, two battery sizes, and available all-wheel drive, which is more choice than anything else at this price. But there’s a catch: that $30,000 price tag climbs fast.

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County music artist Billy Ray Cyrus sang “Some Gave All” at Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips’ funeral.

There are plenty of ways to build a small electric vehicle. These days, the prevailing options have been to make it faster, give it more power, slap on bigger tires, or keep adding features until your humble little scooter has somehow turned into a 150-pound electric motorcycle.

Or you can be brave and go in the other direction to ask a simpler question: How much vehicle do people actually need for all those short trips around town?

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El pianista, compositor y conductor argentino Adriano Perticone inicia una nueva etapa de su carrera en la televisión hispana de Estados Unidos. A partir del sábado 10 de octubre, a las 10 p.m., su programa Sin Pistas se incorpora a la programación de Mega TV, con alcance nacional y una propuesta que combina entrevistas, humor, actualidad y música en vivo.

The city ranked No. 10 on a national list of the worst places for people with asthma.

Several bills affecting California state workers passed the Legislature. How did they manage with Gov. Gavin Newsom?

More Americans than ever are questioning the value of higher education. A new survey from Gallup finds that just 31% of adults in the U.S. think a college education is “very important.” That’s the lowest since Gallup first asked that question nearly 50 years ago. Some of the big reasons? The cost of a college education and employment concerns in the AI age. And later, more than 2 million young people between 19 and 24 could lose Medicaid in the next few years. We hear why.

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• Americans' opinions about the value of a college education are souring
• More than 2 million young adults could lose Medicaid soon

Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.

I have long suggested owning companies outside the United States as part of a diversified investment portfolio. For most of that time it was unpopular advice. Americans did well betting on America, and the habit of holding primarily US stocks is deeply entrenched. Our brains are emotionally wired to buy what is familiar and hold what has increased in value.

American investors keep about 81% of their stock holdings at home, according to research from Vanguard, even though American companies make up roughly 60% of the world's stock markets.

A reason to look at that gap comes in a report by Phillips Payson O'Brien, titled " The American Age Is Over," published September 16, 2026, in The Atlantic. O'Brien, a professor of strategic studies at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, writes: "The American age that followed World War II was bound to end eventually. What's shocking is how suddenly that moment has arrived."

O'Brien builds part of his case on this year's war with Iran. In addition to the immediate costs of the war, stockpiles of the most advanced American munitions will take years to rebuild.

He also points out that longtime American partners are making their own arrangements, with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signing a defense pact and South Korea warming to China. O'Brien sees this as part of a slower change that was already underway, writing, "The emergence of East Asia as the center of the world's economic output was always going to reduce American influence."

Both of these factors may affect your money. For example, China makes about 50% of the world's ships and controls about 80% of its drone manufacturing. The second and third largest shipbuilders are Japan and South Korea, while the United States does almost no civilian shipbuilding.

The other side of the case comes in a September 2, 2026, column in Directors & Boards, titled " The Shining City on a Hill," by Robert H. Rock. Rock grants that America has lost standing abroad, then writes: "Paradoxically, America's reputation abroad has weakened at the same time America's relative economic advantages have strengthened."

Only time will tell whether either O’Brien or Rock is right. In the meantime, it would not be helpful to overreact to either prediction. Neither fear nor unthinking confidence has much to do with the evidence.

What evidence does show is that a portfolio concentrated in one country does well only when that country does well into the future. The same thing is true of a nation's currency. If you earn dollars, spend dollars, and hold only dollar assets, you have taken a huge bet on the dollar, whether you intended to or not.

Let me emphasize that I am NOT suggesting the United States is finished or that you sell your American holdings. What I do suggest is that it would be worthwhile to consider what a less dominant America might mean for your money. Here are some suggestions: If you own index or target date funds, look at what is inside of them, because many hold American equities first, then international. Any additional  money you add could be diversified into international companies that earn in yen, euros, and pounds. If you are close to retirement, consider holding three years of living expenses in reserves to protect against needing to sell at the bottom of a market. Above all, make any changes gradually.

Diversifying your portfolio across the globe will not completely insulate you from a bad year in equities, because global markets tend to rise and fall together. However, that diversification can help shield your retirement resources from the decline of any single country.

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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The threats came in the aftermath of a Jackson County grand jury finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in connection with Wells’ death.

The AI industry appears to be getting more serious about safety.

Leaders of top companies signed a non-binding agreement at the White House Sept. 30, laying out standards and best practices for responsible development of advanced AI. OpenAI delayed the release of its latest model due to safety concerns. And Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the sector to slow things down and "pace the frontier."

Wall Street initially wasn't too happy about that push and stocks related to the AI buildout took a momentary tumble.

But Jordan Nanos, at the chip research and consulting firm SemiAnalysis, argues that greater investment in AI security could actually drive more demand for computing power.

A Biden-appointed judge whose confirmation drew significant Republican support has struck down a federal noncitizen-voting law as applied to one defendant, drawing sharp conservative criticism.

PTL was short for “Praise the Lord,” though critics of the Bakkers’ opulent lifestyle suggested it should stand for “Pass the Loot.”

What to know about the case.

Two uniformed soldiers driving on the highway pulled over and ran to the scene to subdue the woman, Washington officials said.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court on behalf of three young men who were with Nolan Xavier Wells the day he went missing on July 4.

The wildfire has been burning in the national park for nearly three full weeks.

The robberies took place in the 9800 block of Elk Grove Florin Road and the 9100 block of East Stockton Boulevard.

“When ICE started showing up ... I promised my dad I would protect him. I couldn’t. I broke my promise, today.”

Edna is a four-part food-and-drink destination with the new restaurant, a family-friendly market, a wine-tasting room and a craft spirits distillery. It took over a former E&J Gallo tasting room.

Festival organizers said attendance for the four-day music festival, which concluded Sunday, drew 15,000 more attendees this year.

Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore.

UPDATE 05OCT26: added the EcoFlow DELTA Pro.

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A 34-year-old man was fatally shot by deputies during a confrontation Sunday. Sheriff’s officials said he was arrested at the same intersection in June after pointing a gun at a couple.

From a shifting wildfire cause to a federal grant preserving Japantown's lost history, here's a closer look at the stories shaping California this week.

The college was not notified that immigration officers would be on campus.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is putting its parking lots to work with a new 12.37-megawatt (MW) solar installation – California’s largest solar carport. It’s expected to generate enough electricity each year to offset the annual power use of both the amusement park and neighboring Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles.

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The filing adds to Highlands’ operational uncertainty as it disputes the state’s audit finding and fights to keep its charters.

An aide for Assemblymember Catherine Stefani is out on a bond while his immigration case proceeds.

GSA awarded XTec a $237.6 million contract to move the Personal Identity Verification credentialing service program into a new era.

Three other California escape rooms also made the list by USA Today.

Despite Trump’s best efforts (a flurry of loosely targeted tariffs), the U.S. trade deficit is widening. But why is it widening? And what does it all have to do with foreign investment in government debt and the strength of the U.S. dollar? We’ll explain. Plus: Electric truck sales rev up amid record-high diesel prices, a 19th-century novelist popularized economic theory for her broad audience, and investors prep for upcoming Treasury auctions.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• What exactly are investors looking for in this week's government bond auctions?
• The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in 18 months
• The Regency-era novelist who popularized economics through her books
• Here's why the trade deficit is growing
• As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck sales
• The algorithm knows you have a baby, and it will exploit that

California gas costs are still hovering a few cents below the state’s all-time record.

As if to prove that there may not be money for universal childcare or nationalized healthcare but there is ALWAYS more money for war, the US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line to churn out high-energy-density batteries for military drones.

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The revisions to the incentives program have sparked concern that CISA could lose more employees after widescale departures last year.

Check your refrigerator to see if you have bottles of the sports drink on the shelf.

FEHB premiums are rising an average of 10.9% in 2027, but many plans will see even steeper increases.

Five Fantasy 5 players won jackpots totaling nearly $465,000 last week, California State Lottery officials say.

See what gut-health retreats offer at different price points, from $740 wellness getaways to experiences valued at up to $20,000.

El Niño is breaking records every week.

Allen Allensworth escaped from slavery and later co-founded the town that bears his name. It is now a state park.

The shop, located in Fairgrounds Plaza at Stockton Boulevard and Broadway, is a worker cooperative owned by its employees.

Free Wi-Fi is available in 90% of the barracks. The remaining 10% are located in isolated regions and are the most complex locations to connect.

Lanes were blocked for about four hours.

The crash caused partial lane closures near Rocklin Road and Pacific Street as crews worked to stabilize the scene.

Prosecutors said the mother avoided seeking medical treatment for days after her baby suffered severe burns in hot bathwater.

BYD’s full-size flagship electric SUV is off to a strong early start, with more than 10,000 units sold in its first three months on the market.

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Yolo County detectives sought additional victims after arresting Alexander Chad Lyons, 33, of West Sacramento.

As part of its fall Prime Day promotions, you can score a FREE $1,500 Amazon gift card with the purchase of a new car through Amazon Autos.

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See what gut-health retreats offer at different price points, from $740 wellness getaways to experiences valued at $20,000.

Lucid (LCID) delivered 3,806 vehicles in the third quarter, down 7% from a year ago. It built only 2,954, a 38% cut from the previous quarter and its lowest production since early 2025.

The automaker says that’s on purpose. New CEO Silvio Napoli is selling down the unsold cars Lucid piled up in the first half of the year, and Q3 is the first quarter of 2026 in which it delivered more vehicles than it built.

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The monthslong undercover investigation led to four arrests and a major narcotics and cash seizure, Miami Beach police say.

In appearances on “60 Minutes” and “The View” to promote his memoir, Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina has ramped up his criticism of the Trump administration. But he does have one regret.

The golf movie was filmed in South Florida.

“In perimenopause, your ovaries are ovulating less efficiently, and your hormone signals are sort of going haywire.”

A key ingredient was previously recalled due to a potential pest contaminant.

Your oral microbiome and gut health are more connected than you think and new research explains why.

A disguised Hyundai SUV has been spotted out testing, giving us an early look at what’s thought to be the IONIQ 4, or possibly the IONIQ 1.

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This episode features Wounded Warrior Project’s John Eaton on recognizing warning signs, building support and preventing veteran suicide early.

She told police officers that she killed her mother “to save herself” after she “started spewing venom at me.”

"We'll have to see how the court sort out all the battles that are ongoing right now," said Mitchell Miller.

Looking to make meals in your dorm room with just a mini fridge and microwave? This guide covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

The cause is now listed as “under investigation,” with The National Park Service saying a report will be released once the investigation is complete.

From a $57 million interest waiver to a wildfire-survivor bill utilities are threatening to sue over, here's what shaped the weekend in Sacramento.

We’ve got a bunch of official Prime Day sales packed into today’s weekly Green Deals kickoff, starting with the Velotric Fall Prime Day Sale with up to $550 e-bike savings that has given us the first discount on its Summit 2 Hybrid Mixed-Terrain e-bike for $1,999. Right behind that we have Lectric’s Better-Than-Prime Sale with up to $694 e-bike bundle savings + price cuts, like the XPeak2 Off-Road Fat Tire e-bike at a new $1,299 low. There’s also four exclusive Anker security camera and smart lock deals, like the EufyCam S3 Pro 4K Solar Security 2-Cam Kit with HomeBase 3 at $420, as well as EcoFlow’s latest flash sale that has dropped the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Power Station to $1,199, and a special Buy 2 get $200 off Segway e-bike promotion that can score you up to $2,200 total savings – plus, some other popular sales running right now. You can also find the hangover deals from last week collected together in our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition 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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With talks stalled since August and the state offering no raises against a 20% union ask, a yes vote could lead to an unprecedented strike.

The legislation comes after many feds faced major retirement processing delays during last year’s sweeping workforce reductions.

"This is really taking a new look at how do you systematically dismantle the organization, dismantle, the actual threat actors out there," said James Turgal.

Kia’s electric van might look even cooler as a dump truck. The PV5 was made into a dump truck, and it works.

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The Kansas City native and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member attended the July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden.

Persimmon soap is a bar soap infused with tannins from astringent persimmons, marketed to reduce the body odor linked to 2-nonenal.

"If that happens, if we can see an attack coming from China, there are entities in the U.S. government that can quickly put a stop to that," said Rich Kolko.

Toyota will invest around $1.3 billion, the largest in Argentina’s automotive industry to date, to produce a new electric vehicle at its site in Buenos Aires.

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The task force will reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, Trump said.

‘We love you beyond words.’

Gas cars are now a minority of the world’s new car sales. Gasoline-only vehicles made up 49% of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, down from 73% in 2021, according to Mobility Global data first reported by Nikkei.

It’s the first time on record that they’ve been under half. But there’s a catch: most of the cars taking their place still have a gas tank.

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Dentists say most people do not need daily mouthwash and the wrong kind can disrupt your oral microbiome.

Highs in the triple digits are expected across portions of the Central Valley and Southern California earlier this week.

More Americans are familiar with autonomous vehicles than they were a decade ago. But if a self-driving car is in their future, most still want the option of taking the wheel, a new survey finds. This morning, we explore consumers' thoughts on driverless cars. Also on this morning's program: we keep an eye on the bond market and the oil market. Plus, how one Brooklyn-based makerspace is helping people unplug and work with their hands.

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• Americans are warming up to the idea of autonomous vehicles, survey finds
• Building something with your hands — and a career — at makerspaces

The Lucid Cosmos is out testing in California traffic. A camouflaged prototype of the midsize SUV was photographed on Highway 101 in Morgan Hill, about 40 miles south of Lucid’s headquarters in Newark.

The four photos show the sub-$50,000 SUV from the rear and the side. They come two months after Lucid pushed the Cosmos launch back to the second half of 2027.

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The IONIQ 3 has received more interest than any Hyundai vehicle in the UK ever. Starting at about $25,000, Hyundai’s electric hatch undercuts much of the competition.

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Alcohol-based mouthwash can dry out your mouth and disrupt good bacteria. Here is what dentists say instead.

Find your races, candidates, ballot measures and Sacramento Bee endorsements for the Nov. 3 election in the Sacramento region.

A communications director for Ivey said that “Governor Ivey believed it was time for the Alabama Educational Commission to have a fresh start.”

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The board reelected media attorney Catherine Robb to a second term as chair.

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As the 2026 Aftershock festival came to a close on Sunday, Sacramento’s own musicians took the stage in front of a home crowd.

El Niño is breaking records every week. Forecasting what the climate pattern means for winter is useful, but it’s important to understand those uses.

The Sacramento Bee spoke with the agriculture community to get a sense of what the industry is focused on ahead of the midterm elections.

The city of Sacramento plans to undertake a Japanese American Historic Experience Project with a $99,500 federal grant it’s been awarded.

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, is running unopposed for her final term representing the largely rural district.

Two-term Assemblymember Joe Patterson, R-Rocklin, faces off against Democratic challenger Nova Parker to represent Placer and El Dorado counties in the Capitol.

A measure that would have allowed adoptees to access their original birth certificates died in the Legislature this year.

This year has been dominated by headlines about artificial intelligence. But as the AI buildout accelerates, some are looking for ways to slow down. This morning, "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams takes a trip to MakerSpace NYC, a community workshop where people were busy sewing, welding, drilling, and more. For some, it's just for fun; for others, it’s helping launch small businesses. Plus, promises from OPEC might not mean much.

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LiveWire’s smallest electric motorcycle is about to take on a new role, and it could prove to be one of the most important ones yet. The LiveWire S4 Honcho Street has now met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) criteria for use in rider training programs, opening the door for new riders to learn the ropes – and potentially earn their motorcycle endorsement – without first learning how to operate a clutch and gearbox on a gas-powered motorcycle.

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Our Sen. Rounds just wrote a letter to the White House urging President Trump to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year. If you read the letter, you’ll see that Rounds is blaming a multitude of geo-political events, armed conflicts included, for the shortage of fuel that’s costing all of us plenty.

Rounds, like every other Republican running for office, is confronting an election season that sees GOP leader Trump in serious trouble with the electorate.The president’s approval ratings are dismal, so it comes as no surprise that Republican candidates are working overtime to find popular initiatives to curry some favor with voters. Rounds’ ploy is just another one of those rabbits coming out of a hat that is probably running low on schemes to bolster public support for the GOP.

This one is particularly obnoxious because its consequences are insidious and long term in nature. It sounds like a great, populist idea, just perfect for mesmerizing voters with its promise of cheaper fuel, but a gas tax holiday has costs that will result in serious longer term problems.

And not only that, it really doesn’t save you all that much money.

• First off, as that doyenne of conservative thought, the Cato Institute, puts it, a gas tax holiday would be “expensive, ineffective and fiscally irresponsible.” Says Cato: “A three-month gas tax holiday would either accelerate the Highway Trust Fund’s insolvency by roughly nine months or require at least an $11 billion general-fund bailout. Meanwhile, the average driver would save only about $3 per fill-up.”

• The Tax Policy Center, calling a federal gas tax holiday a “terrible idea,” makes the economic argument that a holiday would “increase consumption at a time of low supply, thus driving up pre-tax prices and worsening climate change.”

• The Budget Lab calculates that a 3-month federal gas tax holiday would save the average household roughly $37. Whoopee.

• The Tax Foundation headlines “Gas Tax Holidays Sound Politically Tempting. Too Bad They Don’t Work.” The Tax Foundation calls attention to the fact that “ pausing fuel taxes makes funding roads and highways more difficult while doing nothing to address the underlying issues driving prices upward.”

It’s tough to find supportive economic arguments for a gas tax holiday. In fact, I found it impossible. AI can steer you to a lot of verbiage about how it makes the government look like it’s doing something to help already cash-strained consumers. Trouble is, the argument overlooks the fact that the government’s economic and trade policies are responsible for making financial life tough for consumers in the first place.

Rounds won’t let up on his facile support for a gas tax holiday and of course will never acknowledge that people are financially strained because his party’s economic policies were fatally flawed from the get-go.

Will all this tax holiday talk do Republicans much good in November? I doubt it. The party’s rhetoric on inflation is transparently hopeless. Promoting a scheme like a gas tax holiday is another helping of GOP malarkey on the subject.

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 race is between longtime Republican and current U.S. Rep. James Gallagher and Democratic State Sen. Mike McGuire.

We've been hearing a lot about the threat of out-of-control of AI in recent weeks; mostly, from the people making the technology. There was the Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon, who publicly quit and kicked off the whole discussion. Others, including that company’s CEO Dario Amodei, chimed in with alarming appraisals of AI's existential risk.

Making sense of all this as an outsider can sometimes feel like decoding an unfamiliar civilization. So, we called Spencer Kaplan, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale, who studies anthropology and researches AI workers.

Feed-in tariffs are responsible for two-thirds of the world’s wind power (64 percent) and almost 90 percent of the world’s solar power.  With simplified grid connections, long term contracts and attractive prices for development, that’s policy that works. Click to see more of our feed-in tariff (also known as CLEAN Contracts in the U.S.) coverage […]

An Amber Alert for the teen was issued in early September.

Democrat Fiona Ma and Republican Gloria Romero are running against each other in the Nov. 3 race.

The race involves Assemblymember Heath Flora who survived several challengers in June in his quest to retain his seat.

Animal services collected the bat and sent it to the Sacramento County Public Health Lab, where testing confirmed it had rabies.

The new 6th District spans from Roseville and Rocklin in the north to West Sacramento in the south.

The interest payments were related to the handling of property that was unclaimed by Californians.

More than 5,000 spectators packed Folsom’s rodeo area Saturday to watch Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies compete in the third annual rodeo.

Three deputies were placed on leave after the man was shot behind a liquor store on Eastern and Marconi avenues.

Photos: Day 3 of the 2026 Aftershock music festival included Pierce The Veil, Babymetal, A Day To Remember and The Story So Far.

Fowler’s 2,195-pound pumpkin tipped the scales at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, setting a new site record.

Around $2,400 in drinks, food, shirts, hats, sundries and services were charged to another person’s room, the Monroe Sheriff’s Office says.

The crash was first reported around 3:15 a.m. after a caller reported a light colored sedan involved in a collision with another vehicle.

Traffic on Florin Road near the business was restricted Saturday evening.

A witness told police in the log that a vehicle was traveling at a high speed, suddenly hit the brakes and went off the roadway.

Volkswagen Group is going through some tough times these days. Labor disputes, increased competition in China, and a few market misses on big swings are all playing a part, but that doesn’t mean the EVs themselves aren’t great – and with all the big rebates and incentive offers on Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen EVs this month, they’re definitely worth a look.

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The USDA announced the recall on Friday.

Moments from across the Sacramento area this week include Sac State’s first game in the Mid-American Conference and the A’s last game of season.

The logistics experts at 3PL provider YMX know a thing or three about running an efficient fleet, but even they are feeling the nationwide shortage of qualified yard operators. To help keep the goods moving and the wheels turning, the company is turning to self-driving, zero-emission yard trucks at customer sites as part of a new pilot with AI startup Outrider.

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William T. Vollmann has spent roughly half his life in Sacramento. With a new book out Oct. 6, he discussed what the city means to him.

After three days full of rock and metal performances at Discovery Park, Aftershock 2026 is coming to an end Sunday.

Learn about Measures D, E and G in Sacramento County: Here’s what projects they would fund.

After months of delays, missed delivery windows, and increasingly impatient reservation holders, Rivian spinout ALSO is finally putting its electric bikes into the hands of actual customers.

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The emotional ceremony held in English and Haitian Creole was attended by his parents and two younger brothers, local community advocates and elected officials including Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey and Gov. Mike DeWine.

The first Sacramento Coffee Crawl took place over the summer and quickly filled up.

The exhibit of “Bodies: The Science Within” at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium runs from now until Nov. 29 and includes Spanish translations.

Learn how Measure M would add $95 per parcel in Sacramento City Unified School District to fund special education and early support services.

The victim was found early Saturday morning on a residential street.

Decommissioning humanoid robots that are packed with proprietary tech is a tricky thing – you want to make sure none of the expensive raw material goes to waste, but you also need to make sure no one else gets a hold of your tech. The solution? Have your robots hurl themselves into a vat of molten steel, Terminator 2-style.

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Elon Musk says the main thing holding back Tesla Robotaxi’s night hours is that the cars have a hard time seeing pets in the dark. His example was “grey kittens on grey tarmac.”

That’s a low-light, low-contrast detection problem, which is the textbook weakness of cameras and the exact thing lidar and radar handle. Musk has spent years calling those sensors a “crutch” and a “fool’s errand.”

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Photos: Day 2 of the 2026 Aftershock music festival included Sublime, The Offspring and other bands.

The Ride1Up Roadster V3 is, for all intents and purposes, is a budget-focused daily driver urban bike. It’s not really a gravel bike. Maybe if you stand back a bit and squint, you could give it a bit more of a gravel bike interpretation. But ultimately, it’s a lightweight, affordable urban e-bike with decent multi-role tires that I mostly use for cruising around bike lanes and city streets.

So naturally, yesterday I took it on a 38 km (24 mile) ride where I spent most of the time off-road.

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Sacramento’s largest rock and metal festival continues Saturday with scorching temperatures and nearly three dozen performances.

In a record-setting commercial truck deal, international shipping giant FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric box trucks from American startup Harbinger in a deal that’s reportedly worth more than $300 million – but the ROI could be much higher.

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In 2024, the UC and CSU systems strengthened their protest restrictions after large rallies against the war in Gaza swept through campuses.

Her advice to renters is blunt: stop treating your space as temporary and start treating it as a home you deserve.

Swedish heavy equipment brand HUDDIG has given its 1370 hybrid wheel loader platform a major battery upgrade for the new model year, boosting its battery capacity from 44 kWh to fully 61 kWh – an impressive, 40% upgrade!

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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month. As in recent months, most new jobs went to women. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

Thinking about the farm vote in Novermber, I can’t imagine a more frustrated group of voters than rural Americans. In 2024, about two-thirds of them voted for Trump, who demonstrated during both terms that his policies terrible in ways that specifically impacted farmers and their rural communities.

• He was hostile to the U.S. Postal Service, rejecting a badly needed bailout during the Covid pandemic. He seems to have done nothing about the awful treatment South Dakotans get from USPS.  Sen. Rounds has lately tried to get something done about it, but so far nothing has improved.

• He wants to cut the USDA budget by 20%, as he tried to do during his first term. Besides the loss of programs, rural residents stand to lose the economic gains provided by the USDA’s presence.

• Tariff wars have undermined American producers. When I look at grain prices that are barely above levels seen years ago, I wonder if Trump has ever understood the relationship between crop prices and export policies.

• Trump’s health care cuts will hurt rural residents and their community hospitals, which depend heavily on the Medicaid payments that he wants to curtail. The Academy of Management says that those cuts will “have a devastating impact on rural hospitals.”

• The Iran war has raised input costs for farmers, who won’t get much relief for a long while after the war ends, if it ever does. The USDA forecasts record high production costs in 2027.

I could go on, but you get the idea.The political question at hand is a simple one: Will disenchanted producers and their neighbors in rural communities turn on Trump and his policies and vote for some change in November?

I’d be surprised if they do in meaningful numbers, largely because I sense that Trump’s connection to rural voters has much to do with common cultural worldviews, particularly on immigration.There’s also that attachment to party label, which in South Dakota translates into Republican registrations that are huge compared to Democrats and others.

And, despite the fact that there is little national approval (around 30%) for Trump’s economic performance, his numbers are much stronger among rural voters, coming in at around 50%. That and the sizable Republican registration advantage in states like South Dakota will make it tough on Democrats and independents seeking to upend the status quo.

How tough? It’s hard to say. We can’t quantify the extent to which a powerful need for self-flaggelation is built into some of Donald Trump’s support.

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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A jury couldn’t decide whether the two men were responsible for three deaths. Sacramento prosecutors will try again.

Tiffany Qualls, the California GOP’s one-time finance director, countersued after officials said she stole donor data.

“For generations of Bee readers, his work helped ensure that the newspaper was more than a collection of stories.”

What does the SEIU impasse declaration mean for California state workers?

“He’s trying to disguise himself because he already outed himself in terms of where he stands,” Harris said of Rep. Kevin Kiley.

The Department of General Services manages and is responsible for maintaining the building, 1340 N St. in Sacramento.

The recalls involve six different squishy toys sold at retailers and online stores nationwide.

The original recall was Sept. 3.

People who lost homes, loved ones and livelihoods to PG&E caused wildfires before 2019 continue to seek compensation of their losses

At least one student faces potential disciplinary action from the school after ceramics students protested by chalking on the building walls.

In Nike’s earnings report this week, the brand said it may begin shrinking its operations and laying off workers. It’s been losing market share for a while now. We look at what went wrong in the last decade. Also in this episode: the government-funded EV discounts that still remain, the business of affiliate links, and a former business owner’s mini retirement during fatherhood.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• An unsettling economic picture
• Can Nike get its mojo back?
• A year after federal EV tax credits ended, a patchwork of state EV incentives remains
• Here, take my link! The rise of affiliate links
• How becoming a dad brought this outdoorsman full-circle

Hegseth cast his directive as an apolitical foil to the stand-down Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered in 2021.

A congressional ad battle, division over a park's new name and a shake-up for CA’s e-bike laws.

It was unclear if the report made recommendations or demanded any action to address what the FBI now regards as past shortcomings.

A group of 75 Democrats called on EEOC to withdraw its proposal, arguing that it will weaken safeguards for federal employees who allege discrimination.

After Southern Glazer’s settlement, the FTC must commit to fighting illegal price discrimination.

DHS expects to award the potential $626 million Network, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services 2.0 vehicle by late November.

With the new EV3 now arriving at dealerships, Kia is throwing some extra savings into the mix with up to $10,000 off in customer cash on select EVs.

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Tracking leadership changes across the federal government

“I only beg for your mercy.” David Rivera invoked his cancer diagnosis before a judge sentenced him to 10 years in federal prison.

One recalled product could be contaminated with salmonella, the FDA says.

The Hilton campaign paid two right-wing social media figures more than $72,000, according to campaign-finance filings.

The former two-time presidential candidate and U.S. senator is visiting California this weekend to rally support for Prop. 40, the wealth tax.

Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy has completed construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm near Coldwater, Michigan, that will help Ford power its home-state factories with cleaner electricity.

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The Capitol will reopen Monday with regular business hours, the California Highway Patrol said.

Police said detectives obtained arrest warrants in the homicide case after “an extensive investigation.”

The S Fund saw the biggest month-over-month drop of 3.66%.

The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised.

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"It is, in some ways, a collection of some of the expertise that was elsewhere in the department before," said Matt Hanson.

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 delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more.

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California gives employers broad authority to end at-will employment, but contracts, public policy, protected activity, and procedural rules can change the legal picture.

The recalled products could be contaminated with multiple strains of deadly bacteria.

GAO’s Dave Hinchman discusses hacks on critical water systems, regulatory harmonization issues and the cyber implications of AI.

Rancho Cordova voters will decide City Council races in the 2nd and 5th districts, covering much of northern and central Rancho Cordova.

The world’s tallest wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, and its developer says the extra altitude could roughly double its electricity output.

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Some of the work will have to be undone when she leaves, but Keal says a few days of removal is worth years of enjoyment.

John Clerici, Sean Briggs, Evan Quirk, Spencer Stevenson, Terri Carr, Dennis Thomas and Tony Windle will vie for three open city council seats

A retired U.S. Marine from Dallas is accused by federal prosecutors of concealing information about the conspiracy tied to the July 7, 2021, assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

We’re closing out this week with another jam-packed early fall Prime Day deals edition, starting with the Yozma IN 10 Pro Electric Dirt Bike back at its exclusive $1,699 low, while the IN 10 Electric Mini Dirt Bike is down at $999. Right behind that are EcoFlow’s 192Wh and 288Wh TRAIL 200 and 300 Power Station deals starting from $109, as well as Bluetti’s 288Wh Elite 30 V2 Power Station at an exclusive $237.50. We also have Worx’s 13A Electric Leaf Mulcher back at a $125 2026 low, as well as a 40V Greenworks mower and blower combo annual low, solar pathway lights, a collection of permanent outdoor smart lighting deals, a portable projector that pairs well with power stations, and much more waiting for you below. You can also find the hangover deals from across this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s up to $905 Tenways e-bike savings, the 2,048Wh Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 power station at $900, 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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Sacramento is turning to newer crash data as it competes for state funding to plan its next round of street safety improvements.

Board of Equalization member Ted Gaines will face off against Gina Posey in the race for the county’s 4th District seat on the Board of Supervisors.

"I think the greatest amount of change potentially at play here are those that are accountants and auditors," said Alonzo Llorenz.

Incumbent Anna Rohrbough will face off against challenger Justin Hurst.

A Sacramento citizen commission rejected the proposed name “Union Plaza,” but the mayor said the City Council will ignore its objection.

A suspected bicycle thief jumped into the Sacramento River from the riverbank just south of the I Street Bridge while trying to evade police, Sacramento police said.

UK EV sales hit a new all-time record in September. The country registered 99,199 battery-electric cars last month, up 36.3% from a year ago and good for 28.3% of the market, according to preliminary data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling EV and the second best-selling car overall. And yet the auto industry’s own lobby group is using the record month to argue that the UK’s EV targets are too hard.

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Mercedes-Benz is revamping its electric vehicle lineup. The new CLA and GLB are now on sale, while a few EVs are on the way out in 2027.

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Two races on Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Board of Education are on the ballot this November.

The ad attacks Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang over her attendance record at the meetings of local government bodies.

Firefighters discovered the corpse off of Bonetti Road while battling the small blaze near Bonetti Road and Mormon Emigrant Trail, near Pollock Pines

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s moves to lower fuel economy standards, which the Department of Energy says will increase gas prices by 76 cents a gallon.

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From old Abercrombie tees to Juicy Couture tracksuits, Gen Z is turning yesterday’s mall staples into sought-after vintage fashion.

Photos: The first day of the 2026 Aftershock music festival included Sublime, The Offspring and other bands.

CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways, the network said in a statement.

"Medicare has a very low administrative cost in terms of paying for claims. It is built on a trust-based system," said Commander Patrick Neubert.

No criminal charges have been filed.

From wedding wardrobes to Y2K throwbacks, the mall brands Millennials grew up with have found surprising ways to stay relevant.

New research links gum disease to stroke, dementia and heart disease and a new wave of oral care products is forming around it.

Kelly plans to step away from the news cycle “to read long books and take long walks. Then, time for the next chapter.”

The post NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly will step down from ‘All Things Considered’ appeared first on Current.

Homeownership feels like a 10-year dream for her. So she spent $7,000 making her rental feel like home instead.

The Ford Fathom is set to go on sale in early 2027, starting at about $30,000. Meanwhile, Ford’s US EV sales dropped 80% in the third quarter.

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The event will allow voters a chance to meet county elections officials, ask questions and even try out accessible voting machines.

Two schools were hit in the Monday night vandalism spree, along with vehicles, fences, sidewalks and objects.

Tesla says its new “Emergency Drive Away” feature can do up to $25,000 in damage to a Supercharger every time someone uses it, and the car needs a mandatory service visit too.

Tesla has since released more details about the feature in response to owner questions. But Tesla hasn’t said who gets that bill.

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This week, the Treasury Department released rules for a new nationwide school choice program that could end up providing billions of dollars to students attending private schools. Taxpayers will be able to opt in to the program by giving up to $1,700 to third-party groups that provide scholarships to students, and can later deduct that donation from their taxes. Many public school advocates, however, oppose the program. Also in this episode: weaker-than-expected jobs data and reimagined research parks.

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• Private schools are likely to be the beneficiaries of new federal school voucher program
• Research parks were designed for working. That's starting to change.

U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.

Kia is crushing it in Europe with a full lineup of electric vehicles, ranging from entry-level models to the three-row flagship SUV. Thanks to its new EVs, Kia is now Europe’s fastest-growing top 10 passenger car brand this year.

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“You don’t expect them to be used in countries that have reasonable rule of law standards,” said Juan E. Méndez, a former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture

Funnel-neck outerwear is a defining fall 2026 fashion trend as searches jump 1,924%, but what makes the silhouette built to last?

Tesla (TSLA) delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, down 2.1% from the record 497,099 it delivered in the same quarter last year.

That’s still about 25,000 more than Wall Street expected, with the consensus at 461,974 deliveries. Tesla also delivered about 22,000 more vehicles than it built.

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The fundraising event has raised over $25,000 for the station.

The post Central Florida Public Media gains donors, engages with community through annual punk concert appeared first on Current.

After a packed first day topped off by My Chemical Romance, Aftershock returns Friday for its second day. Here’s who will play.

Experience Calabrian chili or horseradish-flavored oils this month at restaurants in Lodi, San Francisco and beyond

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave red placards to three facilities and cited six eateries.

Highs in the 90s, and even above 100 degrees, are set to hang around into mid-October for the Golden State.

Pro skaters, live music, food, giveaways and a kids zone will help Colfax celebrate the opening of its new skatepark Saturday.

Sac Porch Fest, Auburn Porchfest, Sugar Pushers, Deer Tick and more highlight a busy month for concerts across the Sacramento region.

Rivian posted its third-quarter production and delivery numbers this morning and, with the R2, remains on track to meet its annual targets despite some headwinds across the US electric vehicle sector.

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Fresno resident Adan Garcia donated a kidney to his father after diabetes-related failure, documented recovery online, and grew a community to promote organ donation.

The unanimous vote came after the fiscal adviser temporarily suspended the board’s initial approval over disclosure and review requirements.

After being laid off this summer, Montrose Fell felt the pressure to scramble and find a new position. But after a year of funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health, the biomedical industry was flooded with overqualified candidates. So, Fell decided to pursue permanent residency in Canada. “The current scientific climate in the United States was not one where I thought I would thrive in,” they said. We hear more as part of our "Clocked Out" series. But first, we have a preview of the September jobs report.

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• When one door closes, maybe it's time to move countries

In July 2024, then nineteen-year-old Nixon Azuaje-Pérez picked up spent bullet casings after a shooting outside his apartment in Aurora,...

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La serie mexicana que mezcla coming-of-age, humor y zombies.

In July 2024, then nineteen-year-old Nixon Azuaje-Pérez picked up spent bullet casings after a shooting outside his apartment in Aurora,...

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There are cheap e-bikes, and there are good mid-drive e-bikes. Those two circles on the Venn diagram don’t overlap nearly as often as we’d like. But Ride1Up’s newly launched Prodigy V2 Eco is doing its best to smash them together with a surprisingly low $1,295 price tag.

And this isn’t a $1,300 bike with some no-name mid-drive motor you’ve never heard of. At the heart of the Prodigy V2 Eco is a German-made Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive motor pumping out 90 Nm of torque, paired with a 504 Wh battery using Samsung cells.

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Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.

The Labor Department offered an update Friday on the strength of the U.S. job market. The news comes as long-term interest rates have been climbing.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, about high bond yields and the September jobs report.

I was losing at a game of cards with my family and jokingly remarked that it was destroying my self-confidence. My daughter responded, “I’m not worried. You have plenty of confidence.”

I looked at her, puzzled. Me? Confident? That’s not a term I’ve ever used to describe myself and I was surprised she would use it.

Her comment probably had to do with my being a bossy mother rather than a daring risk-taker, but she got me thinking. From childhood to young adulthood, I was often described as shy or insecure. Not self-assured and positive — two definitions of confident — about myself.

It surprised me to realize that as I’ve aged, I’ve come closer to the definition of confident. I asked myself why and concluded it’s because I’ve become more forgiving of myself and others. That doesn’t mean I’m better at making excuses for my mistakes or pardoning myself when I’ve done wrong. It’s the opposite. I’m better at owning my errors and taking responsibility for my role in problems. The difference is I try not to beat myself or anyone else up for simply being human. I’ve surrendered to the fact that I will mess up, say the wrong thing, and fail. That’s how I learn.

In fact, that’s how we’re created to learn; through experience and struggle. We are not born programmed with all the information needed for a perfect life. Observing, reasoning, exploring, and doing are how we learn. Errors are inevitable. Self-forgiveness gives us the confidence needed to handle those errors without debilitating shame.

We may tell ourselves, “You should have known better.” But if we’d known better, we would have done better. Failure’s not what’s important. Learning from it is. When we focus on learning from our mistakes, we gain the confidence to try new things and the resilience needed to cope with life’s trials. We can do our best without unnecessary worry about the results.

Self-forgiveness and self-compassion lessen our fear of being vulnerable. We can open ourselves up to supportive relationships and comfort ourselves with the knowledge that we are not alone. Being human is hard for all of us.

The confidence I have is powered by grace, not by achievement.

The world’s religions and wisdom traditions speak of grace as the source of hope and renewal. Different cultures view it as a positive force that awakens compassion and connects us to the divine. Grace assures us we have inherent worth and empowers our ability to forgive.

Grace-powered confidence is different from ego-powered confidence. Ego-powered confidence is fueled by wins, accolades, and being right. When things are going our way, it’s easy to feel confident. When they’re not, our feelings of self-worth may plummet.

People who are constantly blaming and criticizing may appear confident. They may be influential and powerful. But are they sure of their problem-solving ability or sure the problem must be someone else’s fault? Are they taking responsibility or fearing responsibility? Are they sure they’re right or unable to admit when they’re wrong?

When challenged, we all need to ask ourselves if we are searching for truth or defending our egos. Are we trying to fix a problem or fix the blame?

Our egos may drive us to desire superiority over others and to take revenge on those who hurt or disagree with us. It takes self-control, a virtue in all the world’s religions and wisdom traditions, to reject damaging ego-driven behaviors.

Forgiveness has broken many chains from my past that have held me back and shaken my confidence. I’ve seriously messed up and made heartbreaking mistakes. Regret still makes me sad, but regrets mean I’ve recognized my blunders and weaknesses, and that’s what opens me up to the beauty of transformation.

Without my struggles, I’d have less empathy and compassion for others. I wouldn’t like myself as much and I wouldn’t be as strong.

When we choose to become forgiving of ourselves and others, we gain the confidence to speak up when it’s important, listen to diverse opinions, and change our minds if we deem it wise. We free ourselves from the fear that we’re not good enough just because our past is flawed and we’re still figuring out our future. It’s hard for me to think of myself as confident. I still worry and have doubts about my abilities. But I do believe that forgiveness leads us out of darkness into the light – which is a place of confidence. A place where we feel assured of our inherent worth and positive about our ability to learn, grow, and love.

Christy Heacock, PhD, is an educator with a doctorate in research psychology. She is the author of Being Human__Is Hard: Choose Forgiveness . She grew up in Redfield, SD, and has lived in Rapid City the last 40 years with her husband Roger. Contact Chris at christyheacock@gmail.com or through her website: chooseforgiveness.com

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While the White House hosted tech luminaries this week to sign a voluntary agreement on AI safety standards, the Federal Trade Commission opened a broad investigation into AI labs over potential safety risks their products may pose to consumers.

Plus, a nearly four-hour documentary on Elon Musk is stirring up controversy over whether social media platforms will run ads for it.

We’ll get into it on today’s “Bytes: Week in Review.”

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Telemundo adelanta el regreso de ‘Sin senos sí hay paraíso’ con Catalina Marín en el peligroso mundo de Medellín.

Prosecutors said the driver found guilty of murder was previously convicted of driving under the influence.

Tesla is now putting its larger 16-inch center touchscreen in every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, a day after it rolled out the same upgrade in China.

The Model 3 Performance also gets a black headliner, 316 miles of range, and 528 hp, while the Premium AWD now does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. But there’s still no word on the US Model 3 getting vehicle-to-load.

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Incumbent Democrat Shirley Weber faces Republican challenger Donald Wagner in the November 3 election.

Sacramento County sheriff’s officials said the teacher provides music lessons to children at his home.

The centers will be open several hours a day Saturday, Oct. 3, through Tuesday, Oct. 6.

More than 20 protesters lay beneath mock tombstones, warning of the human toll they said would follow looming Medi-Cal changes.

The measure was one of an array of bills regulating AI, chatbots that were introduced this year.

In addition to T-shirts, attendees at this year’s Aftershock festival can get a reminder of their experience inked on their skin.

The new designation arrives exactly 71 years after the famous actor died in a car crash.

Prosecutors said the man accused of murder was convicted of shooting at an occupied vehicle two years ago in Fresno County.

A new taqueria, a supermarket moving into a shuttered Save Mart, and a superintendent clashing with fiscal advisers over a $222 million deficit.

The governor’s historic apology was undercut by his veto of two bills that would have given tribes more say over land and water issues, critics say.

A new clue to a man’s identity has Sacramento County officials looking to the Guatemalan community for help solving a 14-year mystery.

Tesla launched a new feature called “Emergency Drive Away” that lets drivers shift into Drive and leave while still plugged into a Supercharger.

The update comes two months after a gunman shot three people in Teslas at a Supercharger station in Twin Falls, Idaho. And Tesla is limiting it to the US.

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The crash happened shortly after 1 p.m. near the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Two other drivers were injured.

The man was convicted by a jury of first-degree burglary this week.

Porsche Middleton, a 10-year resident of Citrus Heights who has served on the council since 2018 and is vice mayor, seeks a third term.

The PCE price index (that's the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) held steady year-over-year in the latest report. Economists expected it to move up. So, why didn't it budge -- and why aren't we all celebrating? Also in this episode: Seasonal work is hard to find so far this fall, Trump's immigration crackdown weakens construction productivity in South Texas, and Kai explains the long-term implications of rising borrowing costs.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?
• Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?
• Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
• More people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to find
• There are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?

From mentorship, to keeping cultural traditions alive, to challenging the status quo, these Change Makers work to make the Sacramento region better.

“He must be returned!” A beloved piece of Old North Sacramento history vanishes from Del Paso Boulevard median.

There's a tax loophole that lets millionaires and billionaires drawdown their taxes… to nothing. So what does tax-loss harvesting mean and why is it still allowed?

Sacramento-area highways didn’t generally see a significant traffic increase since state workers’ return-to-office mandate started.

The agency concluded that Leidos is the only company capable of transitioning all combatant commands to the Defense Department Network.

Have you ever wondered how color-changing makeup products work? The skin science is fascinating.

Police said the man riding the bicycle Thursday was pronounced dead at the scene.

Federal News Network has confirmed Kevin Rhodes was asked to stay on in a limited role to help usher in the FAR overhaul and cost accounting standards updates.

Mortgage rates are at their highest level in almost three years. The rising cost of borrowing is driving life's major purchases further out of reach.

Under a last-minute budget cut, the FHFA inspector general's office will have to cut up to 80% of its staff and cease investigations into mortgage fraud.

Californians who can’t install rooftop solar are getting another way to tap into the sunshine. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill opening the door to small plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, alongside two laws designed to get more out of home energy devices and the grid California already has. All three were signed on September 30.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the EVs Americans are buying the most, with more than 31,000 sold through September.

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The restaurant is best known for its burritos that come in super and jumbo sizes, according to its website.

“These allegations are so deeply disturbing that they almost defy imagination.”

Japanese hair straightening works until your hair grows out. Here is what to know before you commit.

Japanese hair straightening works until your hair grows out. Here is what to know before you commit.

Serah Mead and Gretchen Aston-Puckett will lead the organization beginning next year.

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The report says the Boeing 767 was coming in high and fast when it passed the runway’s threshold before crashing.

Designers say the fix usually isn't more square footage — it's spotting the clutter habits and dead zones quietly shrinking the room you already have.

Toyota’s new electric vehicles are selling surprisingly well, even as many automakers report fewer EV sales in the third quarter.

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The shooting early Thursday led to an hours-long search through the area.

The two candidates agreed California is too expensive. But the villains they pointed to on housing, immigration and AI regulation were entirely different.

The school district superintendent in a letter challenged the adviser’s budget concerns, as tensions over the rescinded teachers’ agreement continues to mount.

"Many other public data sets and private data sets rely on the census as the denominator," said Meeta Anand.