In a major move against gangs, Sacramento County saw a huge operation last week. Over three days, law enforcement teamed up to tackle gang-related crime. The result? More than 140 people were arrested, and a lot of illegal stuff was taken off the streets. This wasn't just a local effort. Over 20 different agencies joined forces. They worked together to stop violent ...
When the temperature drops, your car tires might need some attention. It's not uncommon to see that tire pressure light pop up on your dashboard during cold snaps. But why does this happen? Cold air makes the air molecules inside your tires slow down and bunch up. This change in air behavior causes the tire pressure to drop. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit the tempe...
In a recent crackdown, authorities in New Jersey have exposed a large-scale illegal sports betting operation with ties to organized crime. The investigation, led by the New Jersey State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice, has resulted in charges against 14 individuals, including members of the Lucchese crime family. At the center of this operation is Joseph...
In Manchester-by-the-Sea, a person found themselves in a tricky spot, stuck in a swampy area near Route 128. This isn't just any ordinary swamp; it's a dense, wooded area that can be hard to navigate, even for locals. The rescue operation kicked off when the North Shore Regional 911 Center stepped in. They used a clever tool called What3Words. This nifty software gi...
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely with the USPS and the Department of Justice to sort it out. Fiserv is h...
The world is getting hotter, and it's taking a toll on people's health. Over half a million people die each year due to extreme heat. To tackle this growing problem, a group of philanthropies has pledged $300 million for research and solutions. This funding, announced at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, aims to address heat-related deaths, air pollution, and infect...
A man from New Jersey, Jon Cannon, is now behind bars in Florida. He got 17 years in prison for a 2021 crime. He snuck into a college dorm and touched a sleeping student inappropriately. This wasn't his first time doing something like this. He had already spent time in jail in New Jersey. That was for similar crimes at two different colleges in 2015 and 2016. One vi...
West 7th Street in Fort Worth is making strides towards becoming a safer and more vibrant place. But there's still a lot to do. The area is known for its nightlife, but local leaders want people to see its cultural side too. Recently, business owners, residents, and police had a meeting. They talked about how the area is improving. They also discussed how to change ...
A recent court decision has given eight Democratic-led states a green light to challenge a policy that led to the cancellation of millions in teacher-training grants. This comes despite a Supreme Court ruling that initially seemed to favor the Trump administration's move. The Trump administration had tried to dismiss the case, arguing it should be handled by a diffe...
A wildfire, now known as the Pack fire, erupted near Crowley Lake in Mono County on a Thursday afternoon. It quickly grew to a massive 1, 000 acres, putting homes in the McGee Trailer Park at risk. The fire started near McGee Creek Road, just west of Highway 395, around 12:30 p. m. , as reported by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire ...