Southern California's retro game scene is impressive, with dozens of stores catering to every gamer's retro needs, weekly swap events, and one of the largest video game conventions in the United States, the Socal Gaming Expo. Unfortunately, some people have taken advantage of this abundance of classic carts and other memorabilia. — Read the rest
Delaine Eastin, a trailblazer who is among a handful of women ever elected to statewide office in California, has died after suffering a stroke, according to her representatives. She was 76. “Delaine will be remembered for her boundless intellect, infinitely compassionate spirit, sharp sense of humor, and courageous leadership in local, state, national and international realms,” said a statement released by those close to Eastin after her death on April 23. “Her love of education, children,...
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Idris Elba discusses his role in the upcoming TV mini series 'Knuckles' and what die hard Sonic fans can expect to learn about him.
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As a few people were leaving a clothing store, they spotted a dog sitting alone in a corner. Drawn by her pitiful state, they approached her and could see she was both exhausted and frightened. The compassionate individuals could sense that the pup needed a second chance to live a happy life. She timidly accepted the people as they got closer, perhaps sensing their intent to help. They noticed her fur was severely matted, indicating she needed professional grooming. Eager
A California teacher died in a hiking accident on a steep and difficult mountain trail near Sedona, Arizona, this week, authorities said. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office identified the woman as Zaynab Joseph, 40, of California, who it said was staying with her family at an Airbnb in Sedona. Joseph was hiking with her husband and 1-year-old child on Bear Mountain, about 9 miles west of Sedona, when she fell on Monday morning, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. She fell down a 140-foot...
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California's gas tax will increase by 2 cents starting July 1, according to a recent notice by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May. It’s the latest sign of Canadians’ mounting frustration with the major grocers, which have been under political and public scrutiny for rising food prices and profits. “We don’t want to struggle anymore,” said Emily Johnson, a mental health and addictions worker in Milton, Ont., and one of the boycott’s organizers. Johnson and others started organizing the...
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 16 people died in California over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative. The deaths happened in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and cities in Orange and San Bernardino counties. It was impossible for the AP to determine the exact role injections may have played in the deaths, which medical officials typically blame on drug use...