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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton

A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.

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Parkville building struck by bus; injuries reported

A school bus crashed into a building in Parkville on Harford Road near Taylor Avenue, injuring multiple people according to emergency responders, with road closures in the area as investigators begin to determine the cause; reports vary on the exact number of injured, ranging from eight evaluated to twelve people injured.

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Beardsley Zoo worker struck by lightning, hospitalized

Employees at Beardsley Zoo were struck by lightning while maneuvering a chain-link fence during storms; the staffer was taken to a hospital for evaluation and is reported to be doing well with no serious injuries. The zoo says it prioritizes safety and continues to follow weather safety protocols as severe weather affected the region.

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Pelican Rapids Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

Abdirashid Bixi Dool, a 36-year-old Pelican Rapids man, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future scheme, becoming the 68th defendant convicted; prosecutors say the nonprofits claimed to serve hundreds of thousands of meals to children while actual counts were far lower, with nearly $1.1 million in federal funds paid out. He faces up to 20 years in prison, and sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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New Jersey: 6,600 Noncitizens Registered to Vote

A software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission caused about 6,600 non-citizens to be added to the state’s voter rolls between June 2023 and June 2024, with fewer than 400 of them ultimately voting; officials say they are removing those erroneously registered and have launched an independent investigation into the vendor IDEMIA. Gov. Mikie Sherrill framed the incident as a voter-registration integrity issue amid ongoing scrutiny from President Donald Trump, calling for transparency and accountability while noting the issue predates her tenure.

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Bus Rollover on NY Thruway Injures 23

A passenger bus rolled over on the New York State Thruway between exits 18 and 17 in Plattekill/Ulster County, with about two dozen riders on board and no life-threatening injuries reported (one source cited 26 injuries). Authorities say the left lanes were closed and multiple agencies responded as the crash remains under investigation.

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LASD deputy shoots pit bull attacking man Lancaster

Deputies responding to a dog attack in the 43200 block of 20th Street West in Lancaster shot and killed a pit bull that was inflicting a life-threatening attack on a man, later transported to a hospital in stable condition. The incident, including that the dog belonged to a family member and the ongoing investigation into the attack, has intensified discussions about public safety and breed-related regulation.

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Highland Park shelter-in-place lifted; two people of interest

Multiple Highland Park reports describe a shooting on Walker Avenue that prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for two persons of interest seen with the victim; at least one person was injured and transported to a hospital, while authorities used canines and drones to secure the area. The investigation and advisories to avoid the area were consistently updated across several local outlets.

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Ex-LA Deputy Sentenced in False Warrant Case

David Anthony Rodriguez, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy, was sentenced to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring against rights for submitting a false warrant to obtain GPS tracking data to monitor a private client’s estranged husband during a contentious divorce. The case ties him to a private security company run by a colleague, with other wealthy clients including Adam Iza, and follows a federal investigation into deputies who used law enforcement power for private gain.

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Adidas Brand Concept Store at Mall of America

Adidas will open its first full-price Brand Concept store in Minnesota this October at Mall of America, a 9,161-square-foot space featuring Adidas Originals and Badge of Sport plus the Made For You customization experience and a dedicated Anthony Edwards shop. The store is designed around four immersive zones—Footwear, MFY, City Shop, and a digital-enhanced storefront—with localized Minnesota products to blend performance, sport culture, and personalization for the community.

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