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Bay Area Bridge Tolls: Going Up Again?

November 20, 2024

Are you ready to pay more to drive across Bay Area bridges? The Bay Area Toll Authority is considering another toll hike starting in 2026. They want to know what you think at a public meeting next Wednesday. The meeting is at their headquarters in San Francisco and online, starting at 9:35 a. m. You

weather

Weather Warning: Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast Prepare for Storms

November 19, 2024

Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther

crime

Attack at Illinois Panera Sparks Hate Crime Charges

November 19, 2024

In an incident that sparked controversy, a 64-year-old woman from Darien found herself in trouble with the law after she allegedly targeted a man wearing a pro-Palestinian sweatshirt and his pregnant wife at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. Alexandra Szustakiewicz reportedly yelled insults at the ma

politics

Court Delays Trump's Case Against DA Willis

November 19, 2024

In a recent move, a Georgia appeals court has paused oral arguments planned for December 5th. This decision affects a case where President-elect Donald Trump and other defendants are trying to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their criminal election interference case. The cour

education

Why Dallas Kids Aren't Earning Enough to Live

November 18, 2024

Let's talk about an issue that's crucial for Dallas' future. A recent report from Commit, an education advocacy group, found that kids born in Dallas County have a high chance of not earning enough to cover basic needs. This isn't just about keeping up with parents' lifestyles; it's about making end

education

Trouble in Santa Clara: Board and Superintendent Conflict Affects Students

November 17, 2024

A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and

health

California Finds First Case of Rare Mpox Strain, Public at Low Risk

November 17, 2024

In a surprising turn, California health officials just confirmed the first-ever U. S. case of a more severe mpox strain, known as clade I. The individual had recently traveled from Africa and is currently recovering at home in San Mateo County. Despite this discovery, the risk to the general public

health

First Clade I Mpox Case in the U. S. Reported in San Mateo County

November 17, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, San Mateo County health officials announced the first case of clade I mpox in California and the entire United States on Saturday. The patient contracted the virus while traveling in Eastern Africa, where an outbreak of this strain is currently happening. Up until now

health

Six More Humans Catch Bird Flu in California and Oregon

November 16, 2024

Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug

sports

Football and Hockey: A Friday Night of Thrills

November 16, 2024

Let's talk about the exciting sports action that unfolded last Friday night. In the world of high school football, two big games caught our attention. First, there was Jackson County Central against Kimball in the Class 2A semi-final. Brandon Henkemeyer, a star player from Kimball, really shined. He