The community of Greenfield, Indiana, is reeling from the tragic loss of 10-year-old Sammy Teusch, who died by suicide on May 5 after enduring severe bullying at school. Sammy, a fourth grader at Greenfield Intermediate School, faced relentless emotional and physical torment from his peers, which ultimately led to his heartbreaking decision. Sammy’s father, Sam … Read more
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As temperatures rise, Kansas lakes are becoming more appealing for recreation, but caution is advised at some locations. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) releases a blue-green algae advisory every Friday, and this week, four lakes have been added to the advisory list. The advisories categorize lakes into three … Read more
A tense situation unfolded in downtown Sacramento as a suspicious package containing an anthrax threat prompted the evacuation of a building housing California lawmakers. The package, received at a building just blocks away from the state Capitol, sent shockwaves through the area, triggering a rapid response from emergency personnel and law enforcement agencies. State officials, … Read more
A proposed bill in California aimed at restricting the sale of anti-aging skin products to young children has encountered obstacles in the State Assembly, reflecting a broader discourse surrounding youth access to skin care products and the potential risks associated with early exposure to certain ingredients. Introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the bill sought to … Read more
California City is aggressively pursuing $600,000 in overdue cannabis taxes from the most recent quarterly payment, according to a report. Inge Elmes, the newly appointed cannabis tax administrator, has indicated that the city is prepared to take further action if necessary to collect these taxes. Cal City Mayor Pro Tem Ron Smith stressed the need … Read more
California’s latest effort to establish universal, taxpayer-backed healthcare has been again thwarted in the state legislature. The Assembly Appropriations Committee’s decision to halt the Guaranteed Health Care for All bill, preventing it from advancing to a floor vote, reflects the ongoing challenges in reforming the healthcare system. Authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D–San Jose), Assembly … Read more
In the vibrant coastal waters of Monterey Bay, California, a remarkable shift is occurring among the local sea otter population. These intelligent marine mammals are increasingly using tools to access more challenging prey, according to a groundbreaking study published in the journal Science. This behavior marks a significant adaptation in response to the scarcity of … Read more
In a strategic move aimed at realigning its operations amidst a dynamically shifting market landscape, Tesla has revealed its intention to initiate a further round of layoffs, impacting 601 positions in California alone. This latest development underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its workforce composition and streamline its organizational structure in response to evolving … Read more
A Sacramento man and a 17-year-old boy have been apprehended in connection to recent robberies targeting United States Postal Service (USPS) workers in Palo Alto and Belmont. Both incidents involved USPS carriers as victims, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The initial robbery occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Belmont, on the 700 … Read more
Ever crossed the street in the middle of a block to avoid having to wait at a crossing for a few minutes? Or maybe you crossed the street without looking at a car at a quiet crossing. Most likely, you’ve jaywalked at some point if you’ve ever been to California. But because California’s rules on … Read more