‘Ghost Ship’ leaseholder is sentenced to 12 years for warehouse fire that killed 36 people
Derick Almena, the leaseholder of a dilapidated Oakland warehouse — dubbed the “Ghost Ship” — that went up in flames, killing…
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Prince Harry opens up: A role model for emotional availability in men and boys
As millions watched Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell of an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sunday night, one of the most…
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Several homes are damaged after heavy rainfall on Hawaii’s Maui land as officials worry about dam failure
The mayor of Maui has asked some residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place due to flooding that has threatened to cause a dam failure and…
Continue Reading Zoo staff devastated by loss of 2 giraffes who died in a fire
Two giraffes died in a fire at a zoo in Virginia on Monday, according to the zoo and the local fire department. Roer’s Zoofari said in a…
Continue ReadingMarch and April are critical months in stopping another Covid-19 surge, CDC director says
The next two months could determine whether the US will experience another surge in coronavirus cases, according to the director of the Centers for…
Continue Reading University of Kansas parts way with head coach Les Miles following reports on harassment allegations during his LSU tenure
The University of Kansas and head football coach Les Miles have agreed to part ways effective immediately, the school’s athletics department…
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Home Grown: Local ag broadcaster, George Gatley, passes away
The former local broadcaster, George Gatley, known for his agriculture reporting at KYMA among others, has passed…
Continue ReadingDaylight Saving Time is a week away — here’s how you can prepare now
In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…
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Evacuations ordered as dam on the Hawaiian island of Maui is in danger of failure
A dam on the Hawaiian island of Maui is in imminent danger of failure and an evacuation order has been issued for residents “downstream of…
Continue Reading What readers around the world said about raising the minimum wage
What’s a fair wage for a fair day’s work? Hopes of raising Americans’ federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $15 have been…
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Local garden brings the community together
One non-profit in Imperial County created a community garden as a way to bring the community together in a safe…
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‘Qanon Shaman’ to remain jailed until trial
A Phoenix man knows as the “Qanon Shaman” won’t be getting out of jail before standing trial on federal charges in connection with the January 6th…
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Mexicali receives 27,000 Pfizer vacines for Seniors
MEXICALI, Baja California, (KYMA, KECY), It’s a historical day in Baja California. Mexicali is the first city to receive thousands of COVID-19…
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Revised federal relief bill goes back to House of Representatives
The Senate had a busy weekend mulling over the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the relief bill. The controversial national minimum wage…
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The great news from the CDC
During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines…
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2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations
A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…
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Video of Scottsdale shoppers’ brawl goes viral
Two women have been cited for their role in a viral smackdown inside a Scottsdale Bath & Body Works store.…
Continue Reading Daniel Prude’s son files lawsuit against Rochester and city police officers alleging wrongful death
Daniel Prude’s son is suing the city of Rochester, New York, and police officers involved in Prude’s death in federal court for alleged…
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