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Daily Horoscope: March 31: Time to Take Care of Business
See what your daily horoscope has in store for your zodiac sign, according to astrologer Valerie Mesa
Apple Removes iPhone Vibe Coding App from App Store
Vibe coding apps reportedly keep running afoul of an App Store guideline called "Guideline 2.5.2."
9th Circuit denies Apple’s rehearing requests in Epic Games case
Apple suffered a significant setback in its case against Epic Games today, as the Ninth Circuit denied both of its rehearing petitions. Here are the details.
Business owners say they will take financial hit from Texas ban on smokable hemp products
New rules go into effect on Tuesday, March 31, for smokable hemp products that have been sold at local stores for years.
UConn basketball teams could cost furniture store millions
Jordan’s Furniture will be on the hook for $50 million if the UConn men's and women's basketball teams each play for the NCAA title.
The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar
The Pixel 11 may have a couple of design tweaks in store.
Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers
Rudy Huyn, a Partner Architect at Microsoft working on the Store and File Explorer, said in a post on X that he is building a new team...
Ruby Ridge Book Explores Roots of American Conspiracy Politics at Vroman’s Tonight
Author Chris Jennings will discuss his critically acclaimed book “End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America” at Vroman’s Bookstore on Monday, March 30, in a 7 p.m. conversation with journalist and author Jim Newton, a Pasadena resident. The book, published in February by Little, Brown and Company, examines the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff — in which federal agents surveilled a cabin in Boundary County, Idaho, as part of an operation to arrest white separatist Randy Weaver — and traces a line from that 11-day siege to the conspiratorial politics that now mark American public life. By the time Weaver surrendered, his wife, his son, and a U.S. Marshal were dead. Jennings, a former editorial staffer at The New Yorker and the author of “Paradise Now: The Story of American Utopianism,” argues that the strain of apocalyptic Christianity that gripped the Weaver family can be traced to biblical prophecy readings dating to the 1870s and through the rise of 20th-century fundamentalism, according to the publisher’s description. The events at Ruby Ridge, Jennings contends, acted as an accelerant for this worldview. The New York Times Book Review called the book a thoroughly researched chronicle written with precision, according to a review published in February. Kirkus Reviews described it as a vivid reconstruction of a pivotal moment in the history of right-wing extremism. Newton, who will lead the conversation, spent 25 years at the Los Angeles Times as a reporter, editor, bureau chief, and columnist, including a stint as editor of the editorial pages from 2007 through 2010. He is the author of four books, including biographies of Chief Justice Earl Warren and Gov. Jerry Brown. Newton teaches at UCLA, where he founded Blueprint magazine, and is a columnist for CalMatters. He received the American Political Science Association’s
Business Utilities Comparison for Energy and Water
For online businesses, e-commerce stores, affiliate sites, and digital agencies, utilities rarely top the list of priorities. Yet energy and water costs
Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history
Trump has ordered pay be restored to TSA employees but it is unclear where money will come from and whether he has such legal powers
Rutgers Health study spotlights marketing of ultra-processed food in Newark
Rutgers study finds ultra-processed foods dominate Newark stores and kids’ menus, prompting parents to question marketing and nutrition.
Vibe coding could mark the end of the App Store review process as we know it
Toward the tail end of last year, agentic coding (otherwise known as vibe coding) truly took off. With the launch...
Nearly century-old Goodman’s Jewelers keeps legacy alive after 65-day flood recovery
Goodman’s Jewelers on the Square reopened Friday, more than two months after a burst pipe in an empty apartment above the store sent water pouring through the building.
What to stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' with Sydney Sweeney and Jon Hamm robs
Amanda Seyfried starring in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” returning for Season 3 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The…
Bethesda is shutting down The Elder Scrolls: Blades on June 30
Players will get a last hurrah on the mobile dungeon crawler since Bethesda has made everything in the store free until the shutdown.
Game 3 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Philadelphia Phillies
What does Gore have in store?
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/20/26–3/26/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (3/20/26–3/26/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Apple Pivots Its AI Strategy to App Store, Search-Like Platform Approach
Also: The company finally kills the Mac Pro.
Apple’s long, bitter App Store antitrust war
Apple’s iPhone empire spans the globe — and so does legal pushback.
5 Major Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Amazon
Besides the major online store, Amazon also owns IMDB, MGM Studios, Whole Foods, Ring video doorbells, and the live-streaming platform Twitch.
Developers warn flood of vibe-coded apps could slow Apple approvals
AI and "vibe coding" are fueling a boom in new apps, which developers say could lead to delays in Apple's App Store approvals.
The perfect pointe shoe is found at this Baton Rouge dance store. See how dancers find their fit.
Owner Londyn Atkinson Davis continues the legacy of Toptoe Dancewear in Baton Rouge.
Business briefs: New businesses coming to NKY - Marshalls, Fruit Land, Penn Station
Staff report Marshalls to open in Cold Spring Pointe Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with over 1,200 stores currently operating in 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will open at Cold Spring Pointe on April 9. Shoppers in Cold Spring will find an amazing selection of high-quality merchandise across fashion, accessories, shoes,...
Scientists just found a way to store massive data using light in 3 dimensions
A new holographic storage technique uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase how much data can be stored. It encodes information throughout a material using amplitude, phase, and polarization, rather than just on a surface. An AI model then reconstructs the data from light patterns, simplifying the process. This could pave the way for faster, denser, and more efficient data storage systems.
World's smallest QR code, smaller than bacteria, could store data for centuries
Scientists have created a microscopic QR code so tiny it can only be seen with an electron microscope—smaller than most bacteria and now officially a world record. But this isn’t just about size; it’s about durability. By engraving data into ultra-stable ceramic materials, the team has opened the door to storing information that could last for centuries or even millennia without needing power or maintenance.
Anderson outlet mall has new owner? Redding's new kitchen, bath store
In the Buzz: Shasta Gateway center looks to fill empty spaces as new owner takes over. A new kitchen and bath store has opened in this ex-pub space.
Kwame Spearman warrants plenty of criticism, not cancellation
All of us are flawed humans, some more so than others. This is the tale of Kwame Spearman who burst onto Denver’s business and political scene a handful of years back. His ride has taken a downhill trajectory. Within the past week, Spearman was shown the door as an undefined executive at the just-opened Denver […]
Bluetti’s Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its size
The clear winner for anyone who has limited space to store an extra solar panel.
Mac Pro still available through Apple's Certified Refurbished store
Despite its decision to discontinue the Mac Pro, Apple is still selling a few units through its Certified Refurbished store.
How one factory supplies NYC's corner store delis
New York City bodegas are fighting to stay alive under rising rents, cutthroat competition, and Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery initiative.
Keller business raising awareness about who is truly paying tariffs
An instruments specialty store is joining a national movement to raise awareness about who really pays tariffs.
Burton business impacted by utility work
A store in Genesee County is open for business, but it’s having a hard time getting that message out because of road work.
Android 17 Beta 3 finally restores the single tap Wi-Fi toggle
Google has decided to restore the ability to enable and disable Wi-Fi connections with a single tap of the QS toggle in Android 17 Beta 3.
Racine-based Burn Pit BBQ coming to Wisconsin Walmart stores in April
The Racine-based barbeque seasoning business expands to 70 Walmart stores on April 19. It's a big leap for the small business.
Sick of empty VR app stores? Google's new AI tool lets you build VR apps in under a minute
Gemini's new Vibe Coding XR could finally solve the Android XR content problem.
Amazon's plan to build huge, AI-driven superstores to go after Walmart
Amazon's Project Kobe aims to disrupt Walmart with supercenters that blend retail and fulfillment automation, internal documents reveal.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Business owner forgives man who broke into her store: ‘This is what you needed’
A business owner chose compassion over conviction for the young man who broke into her store.
Measles case confirmed in Multnomah County linked to Gresham WinCo exposure
Multnomah County health officials are investigating one confirmed case of measles linked to a known exposure site at a WinCo grocery store in Gresham.
UVA Health study raises concerns about kratom use in the United States
A new UVA Health study is raising concerns about a substance that is widely available in stores across the country.
Barnes & Noble will open store at Toco Hills shopping center
Barnes & Noble will open in the former Westside Market space. Developer EDENS owns the Toco Hills shopping center and is also currently redeveloping the former North DeKalb Mall space into a mixed-use project.
Weir's Furniture to close after 78 years in business
The Dallas-based furniture business will close its doors for good once all of its current merchandise has sold.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Gameloft and developer Gameloft Brisbane have announced Bluey’s Happy Snap for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store…
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in summer 2027. It will al…
Apple blocks App Store updates for Mac app replacing Launchpad
Apple is blocking App Store updates to AppGrid for resembling Launchpad, a feature the company recently discontinued. Here are the details.
PlayStation Store Spring Sale Brings the Best Promotion of the Year So Far
The PlayStation Spring sale is live and brings over 5,400 items to the discount rack and includes a slew of new AAA games.
New York state law requires stores to accept cash payments
The new law went into effect over the weekend after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed it last year.
Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI era.
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
Garlic recalled in NY for health risks or even death
NEW YORK (PIX11) — You may want to check your kitchen. Tops Friendly Markets is recalling garlic sold at stores across New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. 6-ounce bags of Christopher Ranch P…
Scion of historic Fargo business dies at 98
Robert B. Herbst, who ran Fargo's Herbst department store for decades, is being remembered for his humor, passion for the outdoors, and devotion to family.
Pitch deck: StoReel startup raised $34M to build AI micro dramas
StoReel describes how it uses AI and a user-generated platform to make micro dramas at a fraction of the cost paid by established players.
VIDEO: Car flees Parma Heights police, crashes into business
Local police in the early hours of Tuesday, March 24, pursued a speeding vehicle that fled a traffic stop, then crashed into a business storefront.
Epic Games Laying Off 1,000+ Employees, Swears AI Is Not to Blame
The company behind Fortnite, the Epic Game Store, and the Unreal Engine is also implementing a $500 million cost savings plan.
Trying to find best Greek yogurt at grocery store, ranked: Review
I tried and ranked Greek yogurt from different grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans, to find the best one.
DoorDash, Uber are using gig workers for AI, other data gathering
DoorDash and other gig apps are adding new tasks that let users photograph store shelves and train AI, moving gig work beyond delivery and rides.
A three-generation store in business for 100 years is expanding in CT. Owner says they, ‘nailed it.’
The father-son business team says they plan to continue to grow, as “one of the satisfactions of our job is we’re helping people.”
$5 flat-fee deliveries: A Haverhill business is built on community connection
From restaurant supplies to last-minute hardware runs, Store to your Door is meeting everyday needs
Funding restored for crucial behavioral health programs, leaving related services as is
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to restore funding for two crucial behavioral health programs. Leaving other supplemental services on the table
Health inspectors found thawed seafood, food stored in buckets leading to temporary closure of Mama Tina’s Gumbo
Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.
Small Business Promotion Week: Hey Honey Marketplace
Jennifer Reeves, nurse turned boutique owner, came up with the idea for Hey Honey Marketplace, a boutique on Abram Street that aims to not just be a store but a community gathering place for women.
Sports Bar Streaming Setups Complicated as EverPass, DirecTV Evolve
How do sports bars keep up with the streaming revolution? A mix of satellite and digital distribution has some stores asking the government for help.
Major PlayStation Store Purge - Sony Removes Over 1000 Games
Sony continues to clean up the virtual storefronts.
Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran
The war in Iran is pushing up prices for already-strained farmers, with higher costs for fertilizer and energy on top of last year’s tariffs. And the increasing pressure on American agriculture could lead to even bigger price tags at the grocery store.
Cleanup underway after pick-up truck crashed into science surplus store in Geneva
Costco Expands Member Offerings With Fertility Care And In Store Events
Costco Wholesale has partnered with Sesame and IVI RMA North America to offer U.S. members access to advanced fertility care with exclusive pricing and coordinated services. The retailer is also rolling out a national outdoor cooking roadshow in warehouses, featuring multiple brands and on site experiences for members. These moves extend Costco’s reach further into healthcare services and experiential retail beyond its traditional bulk merchandise model. For investors tracking...
Apple Store Prices for SanDisk SSDs Are Suddenly Astronomical
A 200% price hike is extraordinary.
VoidStealer malware steals Chrome master key via debugger trick
An information stealer called VoidStealer uses a new approach to bypass Chrome's Application-Bound Encryption (ABE) and extract the master key for decrypting sensitive data stored in the browser.
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/13/26–3/19/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
A secret weapon to fight carbon emissions was just discovered: Beavers
A new study in Switzerland finds that beaver-built wetlands can trap and store large amounts of carbon, offering a low-cost boost for restoration and climate resilience.
Illinois vs VCU live updates: March Madness Round 2 game highlights, how to watch
VCU's upset of North Carolina was a highlight of March Madness Round 1. What do Rams have in store for Illinois in Round 2? Follow our live updates.
'Eager to announce': Gurnee Mills mall announces multiple new stores, entertainment options opening
The owner of Gurnee Mills mall announced that multiple new stores and entertainment options, including IKEA, will be opening at the shopping mall over the next several months.
Why Buc-Ee's Received An 'F' Rating From Better Business Bureau
Buc-ee's is a beloved Texas-based gas/convenience store chain with dozens of locations across the U.S. So why did it get an F from the Better Business Bureau?
Sign on shuttered Keizer store accuses Bricks & Minifigs of Lego theft
A dispute over what was once dubbed "one of the largest collections of Star Wars Lego figures in the world" led to a Keizer Police investigation.
One arrested, another cited in shoplifting incident at business on East Avenue in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A Paradise man was arrested and a Forbestown woman was cited by Chico Police in connection to a shoplifting incident at a business in Chico.The Chico Police Department says that at around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, a loss prevention employee observed two suspects stealing several items from a retail business on the 700 block of East Avenue in Chico.Upon exiting the building, the two suspects, a man and a woman, were contacted by the loss prevention employee regarding the stolen items. The employee was able to persuade both suspects to return to the store and hand over the items they had stolen.Authorities say the business expressed their desire to press charges against the suspects and contacted Chico Police to report the crime.Officers reviewed video surveillance that confirmed the employee's account of what happened. Officers then made arraignment for both suspects to turn themselves in the following day.When the suspects, identified as 51-year-old Jamie Leal of Forbestown and 62-year-old Melvin Royal of Paradise, arrived the next day to turn themselves in, authorities say both admitted to their involvement in the incident and elected to write handwritten apology letters to the business.Leal was cited by Chico Police on a misdemeanor charge of shoplifting.Royal was taken into custody and transported to the Butte County Jail, where he was booked on the following charges:Shoplifting with 2+ priors (felony)Shoplifting (misdemeanor) googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1514992'); });
Downtown Chico business owner voices concerns over street closures for events
A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Downtown Road Closure Dilemma", "description": "A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO", "thumbnailUrl": "https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/actionnewsnow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/47/c47e26d6-03c3-5f35-bf49-37925ab603d7/69bdedc4eb57d.image.jpg", "uploadDate": "2026-03-20T17:45:00-07:00", "contentUrl": "https://cdn.field59.com/KHSL/1774053903-6e1ef36dd09fbebf020833aee86b60da3b3cca3f_fl9-720p.mp4" } CHICO, Calif. - A downtown Chico business owner is voicing concerns about the impact of street closures for events on local shops. Leann Powell, owner of The Peddler’s Closet, expressed concern about events closing down streets downtown and bringing in food trucks and other shops’ products that directly compete with the brick-and-mortar stores in downtown Chico.Powell said an upcoming event held on a Saturday has brought up concerns for her and other business owners downtown, due to it being a busy day for businesses. "We're already struggling, and then to bring in more businesses on top of our businesses and shut our streets down is absolutely devastating," said Powell.Powell noted a decline in business during events like the Thursday Night Market, where street closures allow outside vendors to set up shop. She shared that while organizers for these types of events often offer booths to local businesses, it does not alleviate the burden."I don't really feel like that's a solution because you're bringing in other businesses, you're shutting the streets down. Yes, we can go down and set up a space, but then you've gotta pay somebody to run that space, plus run your own business for the day, and it's really not, it's really not helpful for us," said Powell.Applying for a street closure permit in Chico involves approval from the Public Works Department, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief. Permits can be denied only under a handful of circumstances, such as interference with first responders, previously scheduled construction, or existing permits for the same space.Mayor Kasey Reynolds addressed the issue, saying the city council has tasked staff with reviewing the municipal code for street closure permits with the goal of finding ways to minimize negative impacts on local businesses during events.Reynolds mentioned that any recommended changes might require further direction from the city council, depending on the extent of any changes recommended. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1514992'); });
Bangor Mall furniture store sold to out-of-state business
Bangor Mall furniture store sold to out-of-state company. Owner Kathy Harvey retires from furniture business, and the store offers 50% off to clear inventory.
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone
Amazon's second smartphone could forego an app store.
Google Unveils New Process For Installing Unverified Android Apps
It’s no secret that Google really doesn’t like it that people are installing Android applications from any other source than the Play Store. Last year they proposed locking everyone int…
Set appropriate state guidelines for critical surveillance technology
I admit it: I’m worried. I’m hearing a lot about surveillance in the public arena. I hear cameras are capturing my car’s license plate wherever I drive, my face as I go in and out of stores and health facilities, and that it’s all used to compile detailed information about me. I read news articles […]
Brooklyn businesses, consumers feeling the pinch from soaring oil prices
The soaring crude oil prices continue to push up the price at the pump, but it's also impacting everything from airfare to farmers, and products you buy at the store.
Steam Spring Sale 2026 Recommendations For Steam Deck - Part 1
The Steam Spring Sale is here, so let's go over some of the best discounted games to add to your Steam Deck libraries.
Business Briefs: Funding available for Rockwood storefronts
Rockwood storefront improvement grants Funds are available to freshen businesses across the Rockwood Urban Renewal Area. The storefront improvement grants aim to boost property values, improve perceptions of safety, increase […]
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams
Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multi-step security process.
Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory is closing. Store is sold out
The Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory is closing after the Yerger family announced their retirement. All products are now sold out.
Longtime Royal Oak vintage store's owner is taking shop upscale
Tommy Dorr, who said vintage shopper tastes have shifted since the pandemic, hadn't considered the retail district along North Old Woodward.
NHL 26 Predicts Stars vs. Avalanche
Let's see what real life has in store for us.
Girl Scout Cookies booths are open for business
Girl Scout Cookies season is officially underway in Utah, and cookie booths are popping up outside grocery stores and community locations across the state.
Girl Scout cookie booths are open for business
Girl Scout cookie season is officially underway in Utah, and cookie booths are popping up outside grocery stores and community locations across the state.
8 new stores, entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall
Lindt Swiss Master Chocolatiers has led a wave of eight new stores and entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this spring. Lindt is already open on the upper level Grand Court nea...
Is Kohl's going out of business? What to know about Michigan closures
Kohl's recently closed two Michigan stores. Here's what to know.
Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps
Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the App Store unless they make modifications, according to several people with knowledge of the situation. The ...
Milwaukee's Walker's Point gets new indie game store
Tabletop Bookshelf, a new indie game store specializing in unique role-playing games, opens its first physical location in Milwaukee.
Madison County considers rezoning along scenic byway near Marshall
Lonesome Mountain Market owner Johnny Moore purchased the building in 2022 with the purpose of operating a general/convenience store, he said.