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California officials confirm 2 cases of dengue, rarely transmitted in US
Two people in Southern California have come down with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States
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Carmel Unified faces two lawsuits over sexual harassment allegations
Two separate complainants have filed lawsuits against Carmel Unified School District and its lead custodians for alleged sexual harassment. The custodians involved are former lead custodian at the high school, Roel Martinez and the lead custodian at the middle school, Gustavo Alvarado. Martinez retired from the district at the end of June and was paid…
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Lofgren, Padilla introduce bill to increase overtime pay cap for wildland firefighters
SANTA CRUZ — California’s 2023 wildfire season might have been less drastic overall than previous years, but that does not mean the risk of wildfires has gone away. Every summer, federal firefighters will be on high alert to be prepared to respond whenever a massive fire breaks out. However, there is a limit to how…
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Could anyone wear his fame more comfortably than Henry Winkler?
Christopher Borrelli | Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Henry Winkler’s smile is the smile of an old friend seeing you for the first time in years, or a smile of sincere affection for an unexpected new friend, or a smile that nudges into a laugh. It’s a smile so warm and real that you hate yourself…
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President Biden visits Maine community reeling from shooting that left 18 dead
President Joe Biden is heading to Lewiston, Maine, to mourn with a community where 18 people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
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What it takes for a movie to get a rare ‘F’ CinemaScore — and why it’s a badge of honor
Michael Phillips | Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO — CinemaScore, the movie theater exit-polling operation, has measured audiences’ opening-night reactions to new films since 1978, gradually gaining in influence and popularity. When “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” or “The Woman King” or “Avengers: Endgame” nabs an A+, it puts forth a simple grade reflecting the quick-react…
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Don’t pre-tip on delivery? Don’t expect your food quickly, DoorDash warns
Carly Olson | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Americans are tipping their delivery drivers less often than they did last year. DoorDash is seeking to reverse that trend with an automated nudge — one that carries a hint of a threat. The food delivery service is testing out a new in-app warning that encourages non-tipping customers…
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How Meg Ryan got back in the rom-com game
Nora Ephron’s warmhearted spirit buoys “What Happens Later,” Meg Ryan’s welcome return to film rom-coms, the genre that turned her into one of America’s sweethearts — and most popular actors — in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. Those were the days when she was known for her effervescent gold-standard performances in “When Harry Met Sally”…
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College cross country: Villegas wins Northern California womens’ title
MARTINEZ — Andrea Villegas is one step closer to completion of an undefeated season, running off Friday with the Northern California women’s cross country title for Hartnell College. A Coast Conference champion last week, Villegas covered the 3.1 mile loop in 18:20.4, with teammate Roselyn Olivo finishing second in 18:38.7. Villegas, a former North County…
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Oprah is raving about this carry-on bag that converts into a personal item
“This company’s founder developed a brilliant below-the-seat bag.”
