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Livermore, CA|
Livermore Council To Consider Sanitation Rate Increase
The Livermore City Council will consider a requested rate increase to take effect in July.
Murrieta, CA|
Injured Mountain Biker Airlifted From Remote Murrieta Trail
At the time of the transport to an area hospital, the mountain biker was in stable condition, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
Murrieta, CA|
Death Valleys' Lake Manly Flush With Water, Pupfish Thriving
The endangered Pupfish thrive inside a deep Death Valley aquifer, while Lake Manly has finally closed to kayakers.
East Providence, RI|
East Providence Expands Outdoor Dining Options For Restaurants
East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva says the changes aim to help businesses struggling amid the Washington Bridge situation.
Temecula, CA|
Proposed 7-Story Hotel In Old Town Temecula: Approval Appears Closer
The proposed 355-room Old Town Temecula Resort & Spa has been in the works for more than two years. A public hearing is set for May 15.
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Motorcyclist Dies In Benton Road Crash: CHP
A 24-year-old Murrieta man died of injuries sustained in a crash Thursday night.
Los Angeles, CA|
Chili's, McDonald's And The Battle For The $11 Combo: Drive-Thru Diary
Chain restaurants are wooing customers away from the drive-thru with cheap combo meals that are often a better deal than fast food.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Reavis Student Hit By Car Walking To School Seriously Injured
A GoFundMe has been started for Rubi Valladares, 15, and her family, who has a long recovery ahead after she was hit by a car on 79th Street
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Bans Traveling Acts From Using Specific Wild Animals In Town
Greenwich is now the third municipality in Connecticut to ban traveling acts from using specific wild animal species.
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
UConn Extension: 'Don't Bug Out' On The Trails
The UConn Extension program offers tips on how to have less fear of ticks and other bothersome insects while on the state's trails.
Wayland, MA|
Wayland's MBTA Communities Zoning Plan A 'Ruse,' Coltsway Owners Say
Wayland Town Meeting will vote on a zoning plan to comply with the new state law. Residents in one of the new zones want to postpone it.
Orange County, CA|
OC Family Mourns Violent Loss Of 25-Year-Old Daughter
A local family is grieving the death of their daughter after she was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Woodbridge, VA|
Unaccompanied Child Program Has Need For Foster Families In DC Area
Parents share the challenges and rewards of opening their homes to foster children fleeing from conflict or persecution in other countries.
Murrieta, CA|
Kitten Distribution System Gifts Aftershock Brewery With Chill Cat
'Dusty Boots' wandered into Aftershock Brewery as a tiny kitten and selected the new owners as her family. She's become a local legend.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
Farm-to-Table Meets Farm-to-Glass: Clock Tower, Tenmile Team Up
The restaurant and the distillery are collaborating Wednesday on a special Single Malt Dinner.
Glenview, IL|
Glenview's Pribyl Takes Lead In UK Car Racing Series
The 2023 Glenbrook South graduate recently won the first race of the seven-event United Formula Ford series.
Across America, US|
No Mow May: Let It ‘Bee,’ Or ‘Busybody Enviroweenies’? [Block Talk]
No Mow May is one way to help pollinators, but not the only one, many readers said. Others called it an unproven “half-baked idea.”
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
New Jersey Doctor Tries To Balance Western, Eastern Medicine
One of the outside-of-the-box treatments being embraced at this New Jersey medical office includes Spravato – a close cousin of ketamine.
Joliet, IL|
D'Arcy Has Lofty Plans For Several Gateways Into Joliet For 2024
Mayor Terry D'Arcy campaigned on improving beautification across Joliet. "And another thing, we're planting 900 trees this year," he said.
Moorestown, NJ|
Moorestown Porch Fest To Bring Live Bands To Local Stoops
Nearly 80 bands will perform throughout town during the fundraising event.
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Double Dips On Fire Training, Cemetery Maintenance
Vernon's cemetery superintendent has found a creative way to deep his grass happy while also training fellow firefighters.
Marblehead, MA|
2 Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalists Advanced
The School Committee narrowed the candidate list from five to two finalists for day-in-district visits.
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Plaza Inn No Longer Exists And It Looks Creepy: Photos
Visitors to Joliet coming from Interstate 55 now drive past the vacant Joliet Plaza Inn & Suites. When it gets torn down remains unknown.
Danvers, MA|
Transitional Time For Danvers Select Board As 2 New Members Sworn In
Dee Djoko and Michael Bean were sworn in on Thursday after their successful challenge bids during the annual town election.
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton U Faculty Join Hunger Strikers, Begin Solidarity Fast
Faculty members also urged the University administration to engage in 'good-faith negotiations' with student and faculty representatives.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|
Local Donut Shop Announces Closure Due To Rent Hikes
The South Orange County establishment will be moving to Santa Ana after significant rent hikes put too much strain on their business.
Yorkville, IL|
Burglary Leads To Felony Charges For Yorkville Man: Sheriff
The man, 32, was charged with felonies including unlawful use of a weapon and possession of stolen property.
Bay Shore, NY|
Here's How To Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' In Your Long Island Town
The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place on Long Island on Saturday, May 11.
Darien, CT|
Decorated Darien Girls Volleyball Coach Steps Down
Laurie LaRusso, the longtime Darien High School Blue Wave girls volleyball coach, has stepped down after an illustrious career.
Ocean City, NJ|
$113.6M Municipal Budget Approved In Ocean City
The approved 2024 budget comes with a 3.7-cent tax increase.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
Trailblazing 2024: County Executive Schedules Walk-and-Talks
Kevin Byrne has found the great outdoors great for informal constituent meet-ups since he was in the State Assembly.
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Schools To Investigate ‘Divisive’ Chant By Protestors
Officials said they were made aware of a video in which students were seen chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Flower Fields; Wonderfront Festival; Mother's Day Events
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, May 11-12, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Wayland, MA|
Saturday Night Massacre Victim Archibald Cox Getting Gossels Award
The top public service award given out by Wayland will go to a former resident who refused to do Richard Nixon's dirty work.
Guilford, CT|
Uniting Through Music: Guilford To Hold First 'Porchfest' Event
Music will fill the air in the downtown area during the inaugural Guilford Porchfest event.
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
McAuley Evens The Playing Field For Female Athletes
Tom Hopkins Foundation, Marquette Bank and an anonymous donor invest $2M in the future of girls sports at Mother McAuley High School.
Skokie, IL|
Pawn Shop Proliferation Prevented As Skokie Eliminates Unused License
Village trustees cut the number of permitted pawnbrokers, leaving only enough for existing licensed operators on Dempster Street.
Bensalem, PA|
Bucks County Nurses Honor Guard Pays Tribute To 'Angels In White'
The Bensalem-based group of 17 nurses past and present participate in tributes remembering those who paved the way.
Napa Valley, CA|
Napa Valley Castle Among Top 10 In The World: Tripadvisor List
Most are centuries old and European. Not Castello di Amorosa. Construction took 15 years but it is still the youngest castle on the list.
Concord, NH|
Driver Taken To Hospital After Car Collides With Tractor-Trailer
Watch: Route 3A at Vaughn Road was closed briefly after a collision between two vehicles on Thursday.