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Kroger and Albertsons looking to sell 400 stores to wholesale grocery company, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons – the respective parent companies of King Soopers and Safeway – are reportedly in the midst of negotiating an almost $2 billion deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers and SoftBank Group Corp. to sell hundreds of their stores.The potential acquisition could impact more than 400 locations, including an unidentified number in “mountain states,” Reuters reported. The would-be purchaser, New Hampshire-based wholesale company C&S Wholesale Grocers, would receive financial support from SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese holding company.An announcement about the deal could come “as soon as this week,” with the stores sold for “antitrust reasons,” according to Bloomberg News, which originally reported the story on Tuesday.Representatives for C&S Wholesale declined to comment on Thursday, while spokespeople for Kroger, Albertsons and SoftBank Group Co. didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.Related ...

Colorado family of five injured in horrific wrong-way crash in Seattle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

A family of five from Colorado is sharing their story of survival after they were injured in a horrific wrong-way crash during a Labor Day weekend trip in Washington state.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Longmont police officer helps pull man out of burning car Crime and Public Safety | Aurora man dies after Labor Day weekend crash involving speeding, intoxication Crime and Public Safety | Colorado trucking company in I-25 crash that killed 5 family members tried to buy insurance hours after wreck Crime and Public Safety | Reported road rage incident in Larimer County now investigated as planned robbery Crime and Public Safety | One person dies in crash on northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue Yoichi “Forest” and Tomo Mori are the founders of Japanese Hope Mountain Family church, currently located in Englewood.They flew to Washington with their three children, Kishin, Inori, and ...

SuperLotto Plus ticket wins $15M jackpot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Another Californian woke up a multi-millionaire on Thursday.A single ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing. The jackpot ticket was sold at a gas station in the 1700 block of Riverwalk Drive in Fortuna, California, lottery officials said.The jackpot is worth $15 million.There was also a ticket that matched five numbers that was sold at a 7-Eleven in the 24400 block of Ridgeroute in Laguna Hills. That ticket is worth $32,147.The numbers drawn Wednesday night were 2, 3, 16, 25, 41 and the Mega number is 12.If you think you might get lucky, the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is $7 million.

California rolls out AI guidelines in Newsom's latest executive order

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday to study the development, use, and risks of artificial intelligence technology statewide and within the government while educating the public on the new technology.Under the executive order, state agencies and departments will be required to analyze any potential threats generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, could cause to California’s critical energy infrastructure. California workers are at ‘high risk’ of being replaced by artificial intelligence, report says Agencies will also be tasked with issuing general guidelines for the public’s use, procurement and training on GenAI. Departments will also be required to make reports on the uses of GenAI and the potential harms and risks the technology can have communities, governments and state government workers, according to a news release.Newsom’s office also stated that state agencies will train state government workers to use GenAI technology approved by California.“Th...

Jimmy Fallon slammed with toxic workplace allegations: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

The "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" has been off the air since May due to the writers' strike.However, there have been rumblings behind the scenes, which have been exposed in an explosive piece in Rolling Stone on Thursday morning about the "Saturday Night Live" alum.Jimmy Fallon attends The Museum Gala at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 1, 2022, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Two current and 14 former employees of the "Tonight Show" said Fallon's on-air likable persona is a facade. The anonymous sources describe a toxic work environment and claimed that Fallon would act "erratic" and "dismissive."“You never knew which Jimmy we were going to get and when he was going to throw a hissy fit. Look how many showrunners went so quickly. We know they didn’t last long," one employee said.Those who spoke to the magazine claimed Fallon would belittle staffers out of frustration, which led to a high turnover rate.Some reportedly told human resources during exit int...

Advocates Want Cannabis Descheduled Not Rescheduled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Last week’s leaked letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommending that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance under federal law was lacking for advocates who want to see it descheduled. All of the OG cannabis reformers are weighing in. Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been involved in cannabis reform for 50 years. He founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus in 2017. “This is a step in the right direction, but it is not sufficient. I hope it is followed by more significant reforms,” Blumenauer said. “This is long overdue.”Blumenauer noted he pushed the Biden Administration to deschedule marijuana last December. Later in the spring, he called for more transparency in the wider Controlled Substances Act scheduling process. NORML, the nation’s oldest marijuana reform organization, noted the DEA said as recently as 2016, cannabis had no current accepted medical use regardless ...

One Killed in Two-Car Crash on Highway 290 [Harris County, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision on Barker Cypress Left One DeadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (September 7, 2023) – Thursday morning, a two-car crash on Highway 290 left one person dead.Officers responded to the scene at around 6:29 a.m., on Highway 290 near Barker Cypress.For reasons currently unknown, two vehicles collided while traveling on Highway 290.Emergency crews arrived at the scene of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced one person dead at the scene.Following the crash, officials shut down the areas of the road surrounding the crash. Crews then performed cleanup and preliminary duties before reopening.The authorities ruled out intoxication as a factor in the rear-end crash.At this time, officials have not released any more details regarding the two-car crash on Highway 290. However, police will release more information once it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim. May you find co...

Oswaldo Cardenas Jr. Dead, Alyssa Whitten Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on River Road [Forestville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

18-Year-Old Killed, 35-Year-Old Woman Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Accident near Rio Vista RoadFORESTVILLE, CA (September 7, 2023) – Sunday, Alyssa Whitten was arrested and Oswaldo Cardenas Jr., died in a pedestrian crash on River Road.The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m., near Rio Vista Road on September 1st.Per reports, Whitten was driving a Buick Enclave and struck the male pedestrian for reasons unknown. Whitten then fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities.Due to the impact of the collision, 18-year-old Cardenas Jr., suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead.On Wednesday, officers located the Buick engulfed in flames on Llano Road and Doyle Drive. As a result, police arrested the registered owner, 35-year-old Whitten and charged her with felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt du...

Man Pronounced Dead in ATV Crash on Neroly Road [Oakley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

Pickup Versus ATV Collision Near Elm Lane Kills 22-Year-Old Antioch ManOAKLEY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Tuesday morning, an ATV crash on Neroly Road in Oakley left a man from Antioch with fatal injuries.The deadly collision happened shortly before 7:00 a.m. at the 5200 block of Neroly Road, near Elm Lane.Based on the initial investigation, a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle lost control while going southbound on Neroly.Subsequently, the ATV’s wheels entered a locked-wheel skid and veered into the northbound lanes. The ATV then hit the front-side corner of a pickup truck, ejecting the rider into a vineyard.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the ATV rider dead at the scene. He was only identified as a 22-year-old man from Antioch. It was unclear if the pickup driver suffered injuries from the crash.In the end, authorities closed Neroly Road at Elm for several hours as Oakley police investigated the incident.Authorities will release additional information as it becomes ...

The six most expensive homes that reported sold in Los Gatos the week of Aug. 28

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:39 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past week.In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.8 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,150.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.6. $1.2 million, condominium in the 500 block of Clearview DriveThe sale of the condominium in the 500 block of Clearview Drive in Los Gatos has been finalized. The price was $1,230,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in August. The condominium was built in 1977 and has a living area of 1,409 square feet. The price per square foot was $873. The condominium features two bedrooms and two bathrooms.Clearview Drive5. $2 million, condominium in the 16200 block of Gellatt CourtThe property in the ...