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Santa Rosa is turning a stretch of its main street into a living music venue. From August 14 to October 31, cars will be barred from a section of Ross Street so that local musicians and food trucks can take over the block. The idea grew out of a longer debate about closing part of Fourth Street, but

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Job Cuts Shake Up Irvine Game Studio

Obsidian Entertainment, a game studio in Irvine, announced it will let go of 52 employees. The layoffs happen while the company is restructuring under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The announcement came from Jason Tucker, Obsidian’s HR director, who filed a notice with the state on July 6. He said t

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Short‑haul, Big‑jet Business Class: How to Spot the Hidden Luxury

For many travelers, flying business in Europe feels like a compromise. The usual “Euro‑business” layout leaves the middle seat empty, giving only a sliver of extra legroom. Yet a clever scheduling trick lets some passengers hop on a widebody jet—complete with lie‑flat seats—and enjoy the full luxury

Data Centers Spark Nationwide Protest Wave

HumansFirst, a grassroots group led by a former Tea Party figure, has organized the first nationwide protest against the fast‑growing data center industry. The movement will hit at least 125 sites across the U. S. on Saturday, aiming to voice anger over what it calls an “unaccountable” expansion tha

State Rankings: Who’s Really Winning the Move?

The yearly “America’s Top States for Business” list has added a new focus on what makes life good, and it now gives extra weight to a section called “Quality of Life. ” The idea is that after the pandemic, companies are following where people want to live instead of forcing workers to move. But the

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L. L. Bean Opens Its First Store in Georgia – A New Adventure

The newest spot for outdoor gear in the state is set to arrive at a lively mixed‑use hub near Atlanta. The development, called Lulah Hills, already hosts theaters, fashion shops and a gelato stand. A fresh addition will bring classic outdoor apparel to the area. L. L. Bean, a brand that started ove

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Lettuce Link: Taco Bell’s Fresh Start After Parasite Alert

The CDC has warned that shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia may carry a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. The outbreak, which has already touched more than 30 states, is linked to a single lettuce supplier identified by the FDA. While

States Fight to Keep Their Truck License Power

A group called SBTC wants the federal government to remove New York and California’s authority to issue commercial driver licenses (CDLs). They argue that both states are not following federal safety rules. The main question is whether a law says the government must cancel a state’s license pr

A Quiet Shift Toward Power

The United States is slowly moving away from a system where people choose their leaders. A new order says that anyone who talks against the government can be treated as a terrorist. This rule was written in September 2025 and ignores the First Amendment. A group of officials, led by a senio

California Faces a Battle Over Coastal Rules