Category: News
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Shake Shack to Close 6 California Locations Amid $20 Minimum Wage Increase
Shake Shack has announced plans to close six underperforming locations in California, making it the latest fast-food chain to downsize following the state’s controversial $20 minimum wage hike. The burger chain, which operates more than 500 locations worldwide, will close nine stores in total, including five in the Los Angeles area and one in Oakland.…
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Increasing Spread of Infectious Diseases as Kids Return to School: Prevention Strategies
As the back-to-school season unfolds, children are set to bring home more than just assignments—they may also be carriers of various infectious diseases. Among the most common culprits are viruses responsible for the cold, influenza, norovirus, COVID-19, and strep throat. This concern is underscored by the prevalence of tissues and sanitizing wipes on school supply…
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Tragic Loss at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School: Community Mourns the Death of Ovet Gomez Regalado
In a heartbreaking incident that has left the Shawnee community in shock, Ovet Gomez Regalado, a 15-year-old sophomore student at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, passed away two days after suffering a medical emergency. According to the Shawnee Mission School District, Regalado was taken to a hospital in critical condition on Wednesday. The news of…
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Kamala Returns to North Carolina to Address Economic Plans Ahead of Democratic National Convention
On August 16, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, made her eighth visit to North Carolina this year, aiming to outline her strategy to enhance the economy and combat price gouging. This visit occurs just days before the Democratic National Convention, where Harris, alongside her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is…
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Biden Administration Invests $1.6 Billion in Texas Instruments for Semiconductor Manufacturing
On August 16, 2024, the Biden administration revealed a significant investment of $1.6 billion aimed at bolstering semiconductor manufacturing through Texas Instruments. This funding will be allocated to advanced chip fabrication plants in Utah and Texas, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act, a cornerstone of President Biden’s economic strategy initiated in 2022. The initiative…
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Rising Incidents of Violence in Dementia Care Facilities Highlight Systemic Issues
In recent years, long-term care facilities, particularly those specializing in dementia care, have faced increasing scrutiny due to reports of violence among residents. The tragic case of Dan Shively, a former bank president, sheds light on these alarming trends. Shively, who had been experiencing dementia, encountered fellow resident Jeffrey Dowd at Canyon Creek Memory Care…
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Pasadena Officials Hope Mass Arrest in LA Copper Wire Thefts Will Lead to Local Breakthrough
Pasadena officials are optimistic that recent mass arrests in Los Angeles for copper wire thefts will help address similar issues locally. Copper wire theft has been a significant problem in Pasadena, leading the city to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions. On July 24, approximately 90 feet of copper wire,…
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South Pasadena has unveiled the first all Tesla police fleet in the US
South Pasadena has made history by becoming the first in the nation to swap its traditional police patrol cars with electric vehicles. Officials announced on Monday that South Pasadena, located on the outskirts of Los Angeles, will be introducing a fleet of 20 new Teslas to replace its gas-powered police cruisers. This transition is aimed…
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Discover Pasadena’s New Boba Trail: A Taiwanese American Delight
Exploring a city’s culinary scene is one of the best ways to experience its culture. Pasadena, CA, has recently introduced a new culinary adventure centered around boba tea, a popular Taiwanese American drink. For the uninitiated, boba tea (also known as bubble tea) is an iced beverage typically made with a tea base, milk or…
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Pasadena Expands Paid Parking Zone
Pasadena is making changes to the Playhouse District parking, which includes expanding the meter zone boundaries, implementing a new meter rate structure, and establishing a Playhouse Parking Meter Zone Parking Advisory Commission. This initiative aims to provide better parking management and alleviate traffic congestion in the area. The City Council has approved the expansion and…