Here are the winning numbers for Wednesday's Powerball drawing

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Target makes (another) self-checkout change customers will hate: The system is already difficult to manage, and now it’s getting an update.

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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...

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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization

Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.

The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."

A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.

Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.

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California woman falls 42 metres to her death hiking with husband and toddler: Zaynab Joseph fell 42 metres down Arizona's Bear Mountain on a trip with her ...

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Columbia Students Risk Arrest, Suspension to Maintain Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Campus

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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...

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Is Sol Blume still happening? Concertgoers uneasy about Sacramento festival’s lack of updates

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The US was getting too expensive. So this California artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life

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Caltrans works around the clock to stabilize Highway 1 at Rocky Creek slip-out: An important development for Caltrans this week has been its ability to get a ...

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‘Unique, adult-only’ happy hour in Sacramento lets you hang with zoo animals

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House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...

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Studio City freeway crash that killed LA Fire Department recruit not classified as a hit-and-run

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Jill Duggar Dillard announces her daughter was stillborn at four months

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Motorcyclist dies in wreck on Interstate 580: A motorcyclist died Thursday after what the California Highway Patrol said was a multi-vehicle crash on a freeway.

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Apr 18

Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.

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A Major Burger King Franchisee in California Says He Can't Roll Out Order Kiosks Fast Enough Due to the State's New $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

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California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot

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First data on South Bay’s new turbo roundabout are in — with surprising results. Is it really safer?

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

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State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund: California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of ...

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Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece: Secret passageways and ancient artifacts are the stars of new ...

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Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment without trial: The Senate voted Wednesday to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary ...

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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas

The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.

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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...

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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ dynasty is over. It ended in embarrassment: Yes, everything is on the table for the Warriors this offseason. And that's because ...

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Klay Thompson went ice cold vs. Kings, but Warriors say they ‘need’ him back: Only six players have ever taken at least 10 shots and gone scoreless in a playoff ...

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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In

Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.

The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.

The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.

Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.

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2 Sacramento-area cities are among safest in California, site says. Where did they rank?

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Apr 17

California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

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Shasta Lake, California’s largest reservoir, is near capacity

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Here are the first 7 jurors picked to serve on Trump’s hush money trial: NEW YORK — Seven New Yorkers have so far been picked to serve as jurors on former ...

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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Planned Disneyland expansion in California clears major hurdle

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‘Inside Out 2’ – Story, Heart, Humor (Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Film): Get a sneak peek into Pixar's Inside Out 2. Learn about the new emotions and their ...

Quick Glance: Meet the Big Bad of Inside Out 2: Maya Hawke's Anxiety

The big bad of Pixar's Inside Out 2 was revealed, with Maya Hawke portraying Anxiety as the villain in Riley's upcoming story.

Director Kelsey Mann confirmed Anxiety's early inclusion as the antagonist, highlighting the film's departure from the first movie's lack of a clear villain.

Insights into Maya Hawke's casting process, the visual development of Anxiety, and the innovative camera techniques used in the film were shared during the press tour at Pixar Animation Studios.

Detailed discussions on Anxiety's design and behavior, along with Maya Hawke's exceptional performance, indicate that Inside Out 2 promises to deliver emotional impact akin to its predecessor.

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S.F. DA has message for those delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest: San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins urged anyone delayed by protests that shut ...

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PHOTOS: Taylor Swift new album pop-up in L.A.: Fans attend a pop-up for Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department ...

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California Man Gets 9 Years in Firebombing of Planned Parenthood Clinic: The clinic, which provided abortion, birth control and other health services in Costa ...

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Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic

A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'

Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.

Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.

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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage

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Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...

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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

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Civil War Feels Like a Nightmare. You Should Still See It.: The new movie is A24’s most expensive to date. It might also be its most important.

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Natural gas needed in California's clean energy transition, Edison International CEO says

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BMO chief says US economy improving, calls California 'a strategically important market'

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California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries: Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled chicken ...

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S.F.'s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes at risk of defaulting on $1 ...

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Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium: Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast ...

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Quick Glance: Rescuing Stranded Sea Otter Pups with Surrogate Moms in California Aquarium

Annually, approximately 10 to 15 stranded sea otter pups are discovered along the California coastline, often a result of storms causing separation between mother and offspring.

Through a collaboration between the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the pups are connected with surrogate sea otter mothers to impart crucial skills and facilitate their return to the wilderness.

Program manager Megan Smylie details how the adult surrogate mother will impart behaviors to the pups that humans are incapable of teaching, such as foraging, prey manipulation, and shell opening.

Having already saved eight stranded pups, the two aquariums aspire for additional organizations to join the initiative in boosting the wild population and safeguarding the ecosystem of the Californian coast.

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where

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Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...

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Dave Ramsey has blunt words on mortgages and buying a house now

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Highway 1 road fix could save Big Sur summer travel season: Millions of people visit Big Sur every year but tourism has been cut off since March 30 when a ...

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First data on South Bay’s new turbo roundabout are in — with surprising results. Is it really safer?

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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

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San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...

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Oakland Coliseum workers pay the price for A’s move to Sacramento: Thousands of Coliseum employees, including about 800 concession workers, are bracing for ...

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McDonalds brings back bagels to offset CA wage hike: McDonald's franchisees in California have said price increases alone won't cover the cost of the state's new ...

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Fallout TV Series Just Got a Promising Sign for Season 2 - IGN: Prime Video's Fallout TV series hasn't officially been renewed for a second season just yet ...

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Report: Brooklyn Nets hiring Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as head coach

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Quick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi Fernández Set to Lead Nets: Insiders

Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi Fernández, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.

Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi Fernández as their new head coach.

Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.

In addition to Fernández, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.

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Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)?: Sixty years ago, America began closing mental hospitals. A growing chorus is blaming that for the ...

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“McCarthyism Is Real”: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Suspend Prof. for Defending Palestinians

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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks: Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California ...

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California sues Huntington Beach over voter ID measure: Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Dr. Weber say they are suing the city to protect voter rights.

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Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...

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LAFD recruit killed helping collision victims on 101 Freeway: A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit was rendering aid at a traffic collision on the 101 Freeway ...

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Super bloom paints Death Valley with colorful flowers: What to know about the rare event

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Should we have a green beam for the Sacramento A’s? Let’s light it up | Opinion

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Why Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified is embracing a new athletics-based school program

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Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone: Global average temperatures are running hotter than last year, which was the globe's ...

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Coachella 2024: For No Doubt fans, Coachella this year is an overdue dream come true

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