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Southern California city pushes for healthier checkout treats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

A new ordinance passed by the Perris City Council aims to limit the amount of junk food displayed at the checkout aisles at grocery stores.City Council members passed Ordinance 1423 in February, and it went into effect in July.The ordinance requires grocers larger than 2,500 square feet to provide healthy food or beverage items as the “default” selection at checkout aisles, a news release said. California bill would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales & other food items While the new ordinance requires healthy food items to be more apparent to customers in grocery store checkout aisles, it doesn’t prohibit the store’s ability to sell junk food nor prohibit customers from purchasing such items.Public Health Advocates, a statewide advocacy group, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Inland Valley introduced and encouraged the initiative.“As a youth-serving organization, we are excited to see healthier options at checkout to help create a brighter and healthier future in Perris fo...

Los Angeles Football Club releases exclusive gear at Pacsun stores across the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

One of California's iconic retailers has partnered with one of the state's newest sports franchises for a line of exclusive merchandise that can be found in stores now.Los Angeles Football Club has released new items that are available only at Pacsun stores across the country.Pacsun is a California-based retailer that has been partnered with L.A.'s newest Major League Soccer franchise since May, with hopes of growing the popularity of soccer in the United States by "meeting consumers where they live" and providing clothing that lives on the intersection of fashion and personal interest. The two organizations have partnered on charity events and community projects throughout Los Angeles since announcing the collaboration. Pacsun has also been a presence at the team's Fan Fest events.As part of the partnership, the reining MLS Cup champions released an exclusive line of apparel that can be found both at the team store at BMO Stadium, as well as across the country in 100 Pacsun stores....

These are the best places to catch fall colors in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

As the page turns on another month and lemonade gives way to pumpkin spice lattes, autumn is officially knocking on the door. One of the most obvious signs of the shifting season is the literal changing of the colors that paint our landscape. And even though California isn't the first state most people think of when they think of fall colors, there are still plenty of places that look more like a Hallmark Movie than you might expect.While many trees that line residential neighborhoods and some that live in city parks might offer a nice taste of the fall transition, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has a full list of state parks that offer some of the best views of fall colors, including several in Southern California.Cooler temperatures and the return of the school year also means many of these parks are slower and less busy, providing ample opportunity for visitors to take everything at their own pace either for a daytrip or an entire weekend.Some of the Northern C...

Victims identified in fatal double shooting in Moreno Valley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

Riverside County authorities have identified the two men killed early Sunday morning in a Moreno Valley shooting.Bryan Garcia, 21, and Ruben Perez, 22, were killed in the attack in the 21800 block of Dreacea Avenue, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news alert. 2 dead, 1 wounded after triple shooting in Riverside County A third person who was shot, a male whose identity has not been released, was hospitalized and is expected to survive, officials said.No information about a possible motive or the shooter has been made public.Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Ramirez at 951-955-2777.

SF Giants’ offense continues dreadful skid against wild card foe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

The San Francisco Giants’ offensive drought went completely dry against Chicago Cubs’ All-Star starter Justin Steele.Logan Webb had one of his stronger starts, but didn’t have the run support to make it count. Steele struck out 12 Giants and allowed just two hits, leading to a San Francisco 5-0 Labor Day loss on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field.It marked the Giants’ fourth straight loss, pushing them out of a four-way tie for the third Wild Card spot, beneath the Miami Marlins (who were off on Monday), the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks — though Cincinnati and Arizona were just getting their Labor Day games underway around the time of the final pitch at Wrigley on Monday.The Cubs’ August surge skyrocketed them into the second wild card spot, where they temporarily hold a 3.5-game lead over the other contenders. The Philadelphia Phillies hold the first wild card spot.The Giants’ two hit, scoreless afternoon isn’t out of the n...

San Jose police arrest teen driver in car crash that killed pedestrian

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police have arrested a teenager who was driving a stolen SUV that struck and killed a man walking in San Jose over the weekend, officers said Monday.The victim of the fatal accident, which occurred in the 1100 block of Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, has yet to be identified.The driver of the stolen vehicle that caused the deadly accident was identified only as a juvenile male.San Jose police officers arrested the driver and transported him to a local hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, Sept. 3 at approximately 3:22 a.m. the San Jose Police Department reported Monday.“A 2019 Hyundai SUV, occupied by a lone juvenile male driver, was traveling northbound on Winchester Boulevard when it left the roadway and struck an adult male pedestrian on the sidewalk,” the police department stated.The vehicle raced northbound on the sidewalk and then smashed into a tree near Walgrove Way, according to ...

Shooting near Lake Merritt leaves one injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A shooting near Lake Merritt in Oakland left one injured Monday afternoon, the Oakland Police Department confirmed to KRON4.The shooting happened in the 1900 block of Madison Street just before 12:30 p.m., according to OPD. Police said they received multiple calls reporting a shooting. Officers investigating the reports located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound or wounds. Oakland youth football team moves game to Santa Rosa for safer environment Medical assistance was provided by the Oakland Fire Department and a Falck ambulance. The victim was transported to an area hospital, authorities said.The victim’s condition is currently unknown. No further information was made available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426.

Palo Alto power outage impacting 1,300 customers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A power outage in Palo Alto is impacting about 1,300 people in the city's downtown area, according to a tweet from Palo Alto Utilities. The cause of the outage is currently being investigated. Hundreds of drug users arrested in San Francisco Officials estimate that power should be restored by about 4 p.m., the utility said.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Rolling Stones will release their first studio album in 18 years, 'Hackney Diamonds'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music.On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005's “A Bigger Bang.”Titled “Hackney Diamonds,” the band will share details of the release at an event in East London's Hackney district on Wednesday, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will be interviewed live by "The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon.The event will be livestreamed exclusively on YouTube on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. BST, 9:30 a.m. EST and 6:30 a.m. PST. “Hackney may be at the heart of Hackney Diamonds, but this is a truly global moment we want to share with fans around the world via YouTube," the Rolling Stones shared in a statement.The announcement of “Hackney Diamonds” follows a cryptic teaser campaign, in which the band's iconic mouth and tongue logo was projected onto the façade of major landmarks in cities around the world, including New York, Londo...

New Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner realized it was time to move on from Arsenal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:52 GMT

Matt Turner realized last spring it was time to move on from Arsenal, that he wasn’t going to displace Aaron Ramsdale as the starting goalkeeper and his career would stagnate if he stayed with the Gunners.Now 29, Turner joined Arsenal for the 2022-23 season from Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution but played in just five Europa League and two FA Cup matches — none after Jan. 27. “Towards the end of the season,” he said Monday, “I felt like there’s games that I could have been playing, that I wasn’t even getting really a sniff of them. I was training really well, doing I felt like everything in my power to get myself minutes on the team and that just wasn’t happening for me.”Turner transferred to Nottingham Forest on Aug. 9 and made his Premier League debut three days later in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal. He’s become Forest’s No. 1 keeper and already played in four Premier League matches, winning Saturday at Chelsea.“I knew that if I waited another year, ...