Electricity rates soar in California
The California Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) confirmed this in a report that says electricity rates in the Golden State are increasing at a faster rate than inflation.
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Sonora Quest giving free COVID-19 and flu A/B testing for uninsured people in the state
Sonora Quest’s initiative comes as cases of of influenza and COVID-19 cases rise during this time of the year.
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YCADC launches Q1 campaign to combat mental health
YCADC says the campaign will tackle “the growing need for mental health awareness and support by breaking down stigmas, providing resources, and fostering open discussions about mental well-being.”
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Meta to end of fact-checking program
In a video posted on his platforms Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven system similar to X.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
The suit claims Siri can be accidentally activated and then record parts of people’s conversations without their consent.
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SpaceX launches first Falcon 9 rocket of 2025
The rocket, carrying the Thuraya 4 communications satellite, lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just before 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
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JetBlue to pay a $2 million penalty for delaying flights
The fine, handed down by the Department of Transportation (DOT), is the first of its kind, and comes after federal regulators charged the JetBlue with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes from June 2022 through November 2023.
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Onvida Health implementing visitor restrictions due to rise of Influenza and respiratory illnesses
As of January 3, patients are allowed only one visitor at a time and they must be 16 years of age or older.
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Marketside Broccoli Florets recalled for potential contamination
A voluntary recall was issued on ready-to-eat 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets with best if used by date December 10, 2024.
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Gyms, trainers, and locals in Yuma working together to achieve 2025 fitness goals
Gyms and trainers in Yuma are helping locals achieve their 2025 fitness and weight loss goals.
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Recent study expects Yuma County farms to lose $2.8 million per year to natural hazards
According to a recent study by Trace One, they say Yuma County farms are expected to lose $2.8 million per year to natural hazards.
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Americans make plans to hit the gym for the new year
As we count down to the new year, millions of Americans are likely making plans to hit the gym next month in hopes of getting in better shape.
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Gas prices expected to drop in 2025, according to projections
GasBuddy expects the national average for regular gas to fall to 3.22 a gallon. That’s about 10 cents less than in 2024.
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Workstations at the U.S. Treasury Department hacked
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.
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Veteran-owned coffee business in Yuma aiming to grow
Grenade Coffee is a Veteran-owned company run by Clarence Jenkins, a 20-year retired United States Marine.
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Iowa fireworks store prepares for New Year’s Eve demand
A fireworks store in Des Moines, Iowa, is displaying firework products ahead of New Year’s Eve.
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U.S. credit card debt to hit record levels
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), between November 1 and December 31, spending is on track to reach a record between $979.5 billion and $989 billion.
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Reaction to the Mega Millions ticket sold at a California gas station
A California resident won the Mega Millions jackpot of $1.22 billion, and the gas station’s owner and California Lottery officials are sharing their reaction to the winning ticket.
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Big Lots to keep hundreds of stores open
Big Lots recently announced it was preparing to close its remaining 900+ stores after a previous deal fell through. But on Friday, the discount chain announced a new deal with another buyer.
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President-Elect Trump asks SCOTUS for more time to save TikTok
Trump submitted an Amicus Brief with the Supreme Court and asked them to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok in the United States.
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