House Speaker McCarthy accepts President Biden’s invite to debt ceiling meeting
In a call with the president, McCarthy accepted the May 9 meeting at the White House.
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WGA to go on strike, leaving Hollywood businesses in a state of fear
Monday marked a major blow to one of Southern California’s top industries as Hollywood’s movie and TV writers are going on strike!
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First Republic Bank seized by federal regulators
Another U.S. Bank has gone under. Federal regulators announced Monday that First Republic Bank has been seized, making it the third major bank to fail in 2023, and the largest lender to collapse since the 2008 financial crisis.
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GasBuddy releases weekly gas price for the state of Arizona
The gas prices in Arizona have risen 2.6 cents per gallon, averaging $4.72/g as of Monday.
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Food City celebrated Día Del Los Niños across Arizona
Since 1925, El Día del niño, or “Day of the Child,” has grown as an annual celebration throughout Mexico. The day recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society, and endorses their well-being.
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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1B, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $40 million as the global haul for the Universal Pictures release surpassed $1 billion, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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California approves rule phasing out big diesel trucks
New big rigs and buses that run on diesel would not be sold in California starting in 2036, according to new rules approved by state regulators Friday to wean the state off fossil fuels and combat climate change.
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Cigarette smoking at a historic low, CDC reports
The data shows only 11% of adults say they smoked cigarettes last year, that’s down from 12.5% in 2021. However, E-Cigarette use rose to nearly 6% from about 4.5% the year before.
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CBP agents seize thousands of Apple product knockoffs
More than a thousand knockoff Apple products, worth nearly $290,000, were seized at Washington Dulles last month.
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GM to end Chevy Bolt production, company says
GM CEO Mary Barra told investors on Tuesday that production would stop by the end of this year.
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California transit authority launches autonomous shuttle service
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority launched its autonomous shuttle service Monday in San Ramon’s sprawling “Bishop Ranch.” It’s a collaboration with shuttle company Beep.
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Disney begins the second of three rounds of layoffs
Disney began its latest round of layoffs Monday. The entertainment giant says that about 4,000 employees will affected before the final round of cuts begins before this summer starts.
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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell leaves company
Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, announced Sunday that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff shell is leaving the company “effective immediately.”
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Gun ownership on the rise amid mass shootings
Gun ownership in the U.S. is on the rise, and mass shootings and the pandemic might have helped stimulate the country’s appetite for guns.
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Music Fans in Chicago celebrate National Record Store Day
While record stores may seem like a thing of the past, several brick and mortar stores still exist around the country, including one in Chicago.
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Water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
The state of Arizona has rescinded drilling permits for two water wells for a Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm in the western portion of the state after authorities said they discovered inconsistencies in the company’s well applications.
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MSC Cruises docks in Brooklyn, bringing 10,000 jobs to New Yorkers
On Saturday, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Cruises sailed into its newest homeport: the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
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City Council tackled new roads, new street lights and swear in a new top cop
The Yuma City Council will meet to approve road improvements and also swear-in the city’s new top cop.
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Not in our backyard: City of Yuma to annex land next to San Luis
Plans by the City of Yuma to annex about 12 square miles next to the San Luis city limit could set up a legal battle.
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Starbucks oil-infused drink causing complaints
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – People are talking about Starbucks’ new olive-oil-infused drink; and it’s not all good. Customers are complaining that the coffee giant’s “Oleato” is making them run…to the bathroom. Starbucks recently introduced the drink hoping customers would be enticed by the novelty and the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Former CEO Howard
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