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in Agriculture/Business & Economy

Global Almond Ingredients Market Research to Witness Increased Revenue Growth Owing to Rapid Increase in Demand || Barry Callebaut, Olam International, Archer Daniels Midland Company

Market Analysis: Global Almond Ingredients Market Global almond ingredients market is undergoing with a healthy CAGR of 11.50% in the forecast period of 2019-2026. The report contains data of the base year 2018 and historic year 2017. The factors responsible for this growth in the market value are rise in consumption of food & beverage in the various… Keep Reading

in Education

At Least Five Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against E-Cigarette Company Juul This Week for Allegedly Targeting Minors

Lawsuits against e-cigarette maker Juul were filed this week by the states of California and New York, two Washington state counties and a school district for allegedly targeting minors. The lawsuits claim Juul’s advertising campaigns target young people to use nicotine without knowing the associated risks by enticing them with flavor pods. Juul spokesman Austin Finan told… Keep Reading

in Housing

Second Phase of Affordable Housing Project Gets Underway in Turlock

The effort to ease the shortage of affordable housing in Turlock took a small step forward recently when officials broke ground on the second phase of Avena Bella. EAH Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit organization, has begun working on the second phase of the Avena Bella development in Turlock. Located at 500 W. Linwood Avenue,… Keep Reading

in Environment

PG&E Power Shutoff Address Checker: List of California Counties and Cities Potentially Affected by Planned Outage

On Monday, PG&E announced that it might shut power off in a number of Californian counties on Wednesday, following a forecasted high wind event which could increase the risk of wildfires. Today, PG&E has released a list that suggests that more than 300,000 customers could be affected. PG&E released a list of counties in California that… Keep Reading

in Public Safety/Sports

Cal Lands Commitment from Connecticut Lineman Jaedon Roberts

Jaedon Roberts kept his recruitment quiet until the end, and it remained that way even after it was over. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound two-way lineman from Avon (Conn.) Old Farms recently made his college choice, but he did it without fanfare or announcement. “He committed to Cal,” Avon coach Pierce Brennan said. “I think they are getting… Keep Reading

in Education

2 Teens Killed by Schoolmate in California Have Been Identified

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – The two teens killed when a fellow student opened fire at their Southern California high school this week have been identified. Grace Anne Muehlberger, 15, and Dominic Blackwell, 14, died at the hospital, authorities said. Three other teens were wounded and are expected to survive. The gunman randomly shot students after taking out a .45-caliber… Keep Reading

in Business & Economy/Environment

California’s Sonoma Wine Country Reckons with Wildfire Damage to Tourism Economy

SONOMA, Calif. — As ash settles from the recent wildfires in one of the world’s most recognizable wine regions, the battle-tested vintners now face another problem – discouraged tourists. The wildfires in California’s Sonoma County are among the largest and most intense in the state’s history. Fortunately for the wineries, the fires came at the… Keep Reading

in Event News

Christmas Tree Lightings, Parades, and Holiday Events in the Sacramento Region

Communities throughout Northern California are planning Christmas Tree lightings, holiday parades, and seasonal festivities throughout November and December. Here is a list of events from throughout the region. Don’t see your town’s tree lighting on this list? Please email the information to web@cbssacramento.com. While you’re planning your holiday activities, don’t forget to watch the 12 Daves of… Keep Reading

in Government & Elections

‘Explain How Things Got This Bad’: California Congressman Wants PG&E Oversight Hearing

A California lawmaker wants to pull PG&E before Congress for an oversight hearing over how the bankrupt company plans to prevent future problems with wildfires. The request from Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock, is the latest in a long stream of blowback toward PG&E from politicians, businesses and the public since the company’s equipment triggered deadly… Keep Reading

in Education

Turlock Aging Turlock Science Building Will Be Demolished, Redesigned in Contemporary Style

TURLOCK, Calif. — At Canal Drive and Berkeley Avenue in Turlock, a nearly 60-year-old science building on the corner of an iconic school campus will be torn down. While nostalgia for the building may exist, there’s no doubting that this decades-old building in the Turlock Unified School District is a bit of a mess. Officials… Keep Reading