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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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The state of Arizona has rescinded drilling permits for two water wells for a Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm in the western portion of the state…
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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…
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Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a sweeping package Wednesday that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion into next year while…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Oscar Mayer ‘Weinermobile’ to host weddings
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – For a limited time, you could get married in a Weinermobile. Oscar Mayer says it will host weddings in its first ‘Wienermobile…
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Lithium funding concerns in Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
The community expresses concerns about the oversight on implementing tax revenue and where those resources and funds will be contributed to.…
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California solar system companies and owners fear for the industry
State regulators have dramatically cut what power companies will pay owners of solar systems. A longtime solar business owner and a homeowner shared…
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Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok
Montana lawmakers were expected to take a big step forward Thursday on a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state, a move that’s bound to…
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Going to the grocery store is slightly less expensive compared to earlier this year
Grocery prices fell in March, which is the first decline since September 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor…
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Analysts on Capital Hill suggest inflation is leveling off, as interest rates spike
WASHINGTON D.C. (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Talks on Capital Hill suggest inflation is tapering off and the economy is beginning to normalize, giving…
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California Whole Foods to close indefinitely
San Francisco is losing another grocery store. For now, at least. The Whole Foods at Eighth and Market says it’s doors will remain closed…
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“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is this weekend’s box office champ
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored big, earning $146.4 million Friday through Sunday, and $204.6 million in its first five days; both better than…
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Nation fights “egg-flation” this Easter weekend
Folks celebrating Easter will shell out more money this year on items like eggs and candy. The National Retail Federation says despite inflation,…
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