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Reduce, reuse, resale : Sunnyvale nonprofit supplies leftover fabric, craft supplies at affordable costs
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Quick Glance: Efficient Use of Excess Fabrics and Craft Supplies by Nonprofit in Sunnyvale
- Every year, significant amounts of fabric waste end up in Americans' trash cans, resulting in a substantial burden of 92 million tons of global textile waste.
- In Sunnyvale, a nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing this amount while also supporting local crafters.
- Through weekly donations from dozens of showrooms at the San Francisco Design Center and community members, FabMo saves approximately 70 tons of material from the landfill each year.
- The organization provides locals with a sustainable way to utilize materials, including aspiring textile and fiber artists or teachers in need of craft supplies.
Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
sacbee.com/news/business/article287945855.html
The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex. Take our tour
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California’s largest state development unveiled in Sacramento, honors legendary state worker
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Billie Eilish, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews and hundreds more ask Congress to fix concert ticket pricing
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/fix-the-tix-congress-letter-ticket-pricing/
Couple accidentally sent cat in Amazon package, arrived 6 days later: Galena, a Utah cat, was found in a California Amazon warehouse after being accidentally ...
businessinsider.com/couple-accidentally-sent-cat-amazon-package-arrived-6-days-later-2024-4
China warns Blinken relations with US could go on a 'downward spiral': The US top diplomat Antony Blinken paid his second visit to the country in less than a ...
lemonde.fr/en/united-states/article/2024/04/26/china-warns-blinken-relations-with-us-could-go-on-a-downward-spiral_6669578_133.html
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
California college cancels graduation ceremony as protests over Israel's war in Gaza continue
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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs: Tesla let thousands of employees in two states — California and Texas — know it will be ...
foxbusiness.com/technology/tesla-notifies-thousands-texas-california-impending-layoffs
What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
The Onion bought by SF tech star Jeff Lawson, asks for donations: San Francisco tech titan Jeff Lawson has bought the Onion and is asking for $1 donations to ...
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/the-onion-sold-sf-tech-titan-19424767.php
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The telltale signs of AI-generated images, video and audio, according to experts
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Quick Glance: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
20 least-affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California: A California home costs 8.4 times income ($765,197 vs. $91,551) compared to 4 ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/26/20-least-affordable-us-cities-to-buy-a-home-are-all-in-california/
Chart: How much more will it cost you to own vs. to rent a home in the South Bay: Overall, the study found that it is more affordable to rent than to buy in all ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/26/chart-how-much-more-will-it-cost-you-to-own-vs-to-rent-a-home-in-the-south-bay/
It looks like mid-winter at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. See the spring snow, conditions
sacbee.com/news/weather-news/article288064265.html
They found safe spaces on TikTok. A ban could devastate their communities.: With President Biden signing a bill that could ban TikTok, groups such as GriefTok ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/25/tiktok-ban-bill-us-communities/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Caleb Williams tops Caitlin Clark record for draft jersey sales: Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams broke Caitlin Clark's Fanatics record for most draft-night ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-04-26/caleb-williams-breaks-caitlin-clark-draft-night-record-jersey-sales-fanatics
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
Adam Schiff’s bags stolen from parked car before San Francisco dinner party: Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) bags were stolen from his parked car before a San ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624289-adam-schiffs-bags-stolen-from-parked-car-before-san-francisco-dinner-party/
‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
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California schools may be required to provide kosher and halal meals: Schools with 5% of its population requesting kosher and halal diets would be required to ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/california-schools-may-be-required-to-provide-kosher-and-halal-meals/
Sacramento-area taqueria to open a third spot next month: ‘We cannot wait to serve you’
sacbee.com/news/local/article287920870.html
Your SMUD bill is about to go up again — and it’s not because of summer rates. Here’s why
sacbee.com/news/local/article288046450.html
Officers help mom deliver baby on porch as it snows — then learn she’s having triplets
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Sleeping Amazon driver’s fatal crash into teacher was preventable, Missouri suit says
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article288048100.html
Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4623596-nancy-pelosi-pro-palestinian-protestors-oxford-union/
Only 360 of these whales remain. Video shows newborn ‘vital’ to recovery of species
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Turkey hunter discovers remains of 18-year-old missing since 2018, Missouri cops say
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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually: A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each ...
apnews.com/article/california-health-care-costs-target-cap-0aefad8c177ed3e0447dc4e17258be08
Scientists debate adding a Category 6 for mega-hurricanes: As climate change intensifies hurricanes, some scientists want a Category 6 for the biggest storms
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-26/scientists-consider-a-category-6-for-an-era-of-mega-hurricanes
Weyerhaeuser beats quarterly profit estimates on high real estate demand: U.S. forest product firm Weyerhaeuser on Thursday beat estimates for first-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/weyerhaeuser-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-high-real-estate-demand-2024-04-25/
Accomplice in shooting death of 6-year-old Aidan Leos pleads guilty: Wynne Lee, 26, pleads guilty to one felony count of accessory after the fact and one ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/accomplice-in-shooting-death-of-6-year-old-aidan-leos-sentenced
PG&E CEO defends rising electricity bills as profits increase: Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced a 28% rise in profits in the first quarter of 2024 compared ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/pge-earnings-19418124.php
More migrant families with kids in tents on Skid Row test officials: Just over a month after several migrant families living with their children on the streets ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/more-migrant-families-with-children-sleeping-in-tents-on-skid-row-test-official-response
Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following his father's NFL footsteps: Joe Alt, the Chargers' first pick in the NFL draft, comes from a family of athletes ...
latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2024-04-26/chargers-draft-pick-joe-alt-following-father-nfl
In-N-Out Burger plans second WA location: The California fast-food chain has proposed a second restaurant in Clark County, with 84 indoor seats ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/23/in-n-out-proposes-second-clark-county-location-in-east-vancouver/
Quick Glance: In-N-Out Proposes Second Location in Clark County's East Vancouver
- In-N-Out has proposed a new location in Clark County to meet the growing demand in East Vancouver, as indicated by the pre-planning documents submitted.
- The proposed property currently hosts a vacant Rite Aid building and is set to make room for a modern development with a new restaurant if the planning application is approved.
- The plans include a spacious building accommodating 84 guests, along with a well-designed drive-thru lane for 30 cars and ample parking spaces for 74 vehicles.
- In addition to the stucco building, the restaurant will feature a patio with seating and will operate from 10:30 a.m. until midnight on weekdays and until 1:30 a.m. on weekends.
Founding Member of The Moody Blues Mike Pinder Dead at 82: The English rocker founded the band in 1964 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ...
thedailybeast.com/founding-member-of-the-moody-blues-mike-pinder-dead-at-82
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sell for Millions.
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'Illinoise' on Broadway: A gripping riff on Sufjan Stevens' music: Choreographer and director Justin Peck brings an athletic grace to a new ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-26/illinoise-broadway-review-justin-peck-sufjan-stevens
California mom accidentally invites 487 people to child’s 1st birthday - National | Globalnews.ca
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Napa’s Brock Bowers goes to the Raiders in first round, No. 13 overall: Napa High star Brock Bowers selected by Raiders in first round of NFL Draft.
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/napas-brock-bowers-goes-to-the-raiders-in-first-round-no-13-overall/
Coachella sound guy Dave Rat keeps the music crystal clear: From his punk rock beginnings with Black Flag to mixing J Balvin, the sound engineer talks about his ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-22/coachella-2024-dave-rat-coachella-goldenvoice-sound-guy
Stagecoach and Coachella 2024: The differences and similarities of the festivals: The sold-out three-day country music festival kicks off at noon at the Empire ...
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/26/stagecoach-and-coachella-2024-the-differences-and-similarities-of-the-festivals/
Girl breaks free from man’s grasp as he tries to pull her in car, California cops say
sacbee.com/news/california/article288025540.html
Southwest Airlines reports news that sends its stock plunging
sacbee.com/news/business/article288016265.html
London mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to bring Super Bowl to UK’s capital if re-elected
theathletic.com/5445154/2024/04/25/london-super-bowl-sadiq-khan/
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
Insurers' climate alliance relaunches after member exodus: A global insurance coalition intended to help curb the sector's greenhouse gas emissions has ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/insurers-climate-alliance-relaunches-after-member-exodus-2024-04-25/
Why Your Vet Bill Is So High: Corporations and private-equity funds have been rolling up smaller chains and previously independent practices.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/vet-private-equity-industry/678180/
Is California really a high-tax state? New findings question that claim
sacbee.com/news/business/personal-finance/article287936195.html
Surprise: Michael Penix Jr. to Atlanta not Seahawks in NFL draft. UW’s Rome Odunze picked
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Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Crackdown on Columbia, other protests prove student activism matters: As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-25/student-protests-campus-columbia-usc-ut-austin-israel-palestinians
Giving a hoot: How to protect owls in your backyard: Of 19 owl species found in the United States, more than half are losing populations – a similar trend to all ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/giving-a-hoot-how-to-protect-owls-in-your-backyard/
PHOTOS: The life and career of Al Pacino: Legendary actor Al Pacino has led an iconic career, receiving high praise for both his acting abilities and ...
nydailynews.com/2023/04/24/the-life-and-career-of-al-pacino/
Sage Vegan Bistro owner faces backlash after going un-vegan: When chef Mollie Engelhart took to social media to announce that Sage Vegan Bistro would start ...
latimes.com/food/story/2024-04-24/sage-vegan-bistro-no-longer-vegan-backlash
Women’s colleges are dwindling. Here’s why that’s a problem: At a time when women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy are under constant siege ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/women-college-rights-school-19398628.php
AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/stanford-AI-index-rapid-progress/
20+ Ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Bay Area: Here's a full roundup of all the local Cinco de Mayo festivities, parades and celebrations you can ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/20-ways-to-celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-in-the-bay-area/
Big Sur Highway 1 repair work hitting its stride: With its eye on a May 27 reopening of the roadway, Caltrans reports that it continues to advance on repairs to ...
montereyherald.com/2024/04/25/big-sur-highway-1-rocky-creek-slip-out-repair-work-hitting-its-stride/
Steve Garvey: College campus protests over Gaza could trigger less federal aid to schools
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article288024760.html
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Arbor Day tree-planting isn't the climate fix it's cracked up to be: In California and beyond, responsibly managing and conserving mature forests is far more ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-26/arbor-day-tree-planting-climate-change-california-forests
Amid Gaza protests, Cal Poly Humboldt closes campus for rest of week: Cal Poly Humboldt administrators weigh whether to keep the campus closed beyond this week ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/cal-poly-humboldt-extends-campus-closure-amid-gaza-protests
Allstate will insure California homes again, under one condition: Allstate Corp. will end its years-long pause on underwriting in California as soon as the state ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/allstate-will-insure-california-homes-again-under-one-condition/
TikTok to crack down on disordered eating and weight-loss posts: Amid huge demand for Ozempic and other drugs that trigger weight loss, the social media giant ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-25/tiktok-weight-loss-guidelines
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Food recalls reach highest level since the pandemic.: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recorded a total of 313 food ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/food-recalls-reach-highest-level-since-the-pandemic
Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Laniah Simpson, Mitty: Archbishop Mitty's Laniah Simpson wins both hurdles races at Central Coast Section Top ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/26/bay-area-news-group-girls-athlete-of-the-week-laniah-simpson-mitty/
Knott’s Berry Farm extends Boysenberry Festival for 2 more weekends: The signature Knott’s food fest features 75 specialty food items and a lineup of live shows ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/knotts-berry-farm-extends-boysenberry-festival-for-2-more-weekends/
Don’t like your job? Quit for a rival firm : Lina Khan hopes to free the American worker
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/25/dont-like-your-job-quit-for-a-rival-firm
Earthquakes sign midfielder Hernán López, Maradona’s great-nephew, for record transfer fee
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/earthquakes-sign-midfielder-hernan-lopez-maradonas-great-nephew-for-record-transfer-fee/
Michael Moran, former Sacramento interfaith minister, dies: Michael Moran, a former Sacramento minister, is remembered as a “beacon of light” and “interfaith ...
sacbee.com/news/local/obituaries/article288028515.html
SF parking officers revolting against plan for ticket sweeps: San Francisco parking control officers are revolting against plan for ‘intensive’ ticket sweeps in ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f-parking-sweeps-protest-19421139.php
Sprite Dropping Limited-Edition Flavor That Will ‘Chill’ You Out: The new flavor of Sprite promises to be the ‘coolest’ one yet.
sacbee.com/food-drink/article287940875.html
Rattlesnake season: Some tips to avoid getting bitten: Here's what to do and what not to do if bitten by a rattlesnake.
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/rattlesnake-season-some-tips-to-avoid-getting-bitten/
What’s next for Harvey Weinstein after appeals court overturned rape conviction?: Disgraced Hollywood mogul won’t be released from New York prison just yet
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/harvey-weinstein-rape-new-york-b2535088.html
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Noncitizen S.F. City College students could vote in school elections: City College of San Francisco students who are not citizens may soon be able to vote in ...
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NFL Draft winners and losers from the first round: Pac-12 stands tall while SEC leads the way
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-from-the-first-round-pac-12-stands-tall-while-sec-leads-the-way/
California ranks among most expensive states for single people, families. Who is No. 1?
sacbee.com/news/local/article288013525.html
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