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Help decide if the best main street in the U.S. is right here on the Central Coast

Is the best main street in the United States right here on the Central Coast? Paso Robles and Solvang are among 20 cities in the running for that designation with USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards for 2025. Main streets across the United States are experiencing a renaissance. Once abandoned and boarded up as people shifted to the suburbs, these iconic thoroughfares are now thriving, the voting page states. The charming mains streets were nominated by an expert panel, according to USA Today, which states they offer more than just a road; these streets are living history, have a vibrant culture, and serve as the hearts of their communities. Paso Robles nomination states: In a region known for its wine and hot springs, historic downtown Paso Robles is an ideal getaway destination or stopping point on your next California road trip. Many local attractions are near Downtown City Park, which is just two blocks west of Highway 101. There’s enough food, history, and outdoor activities to warrant staying a night, which you should consider spending at the historic Paso Robles Inn. Solvang is described

Review: ‘Mickey 17,’ with Robert Pattinson (and clone) tackling the worst job in the universe

Set 29 years from now, writer-director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” imagines a world beyond ours because Earth isn’t worth the trouble anymore. Related Articles Movies | Movie review: ‘Eephus’ is the best baseball movie since ‘Moneyball’ Movies | Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say Movies | Column: 7 thoughts on the Oscars, including the how and why of ‘Anora’ Movies | Oscars 2025: Top moments from the night according to social media Movies | Key Oscar moments, from Zoe Saldaña’s emotional win and ‘Oz’ opening to Kieran Culkin’s baby wish Failed politician Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo), taking a page from the Elon Musk interstellar-ambitions handbook, gains a new lease on his career by leading a cultlike space colonization mission to the icy planet Niflheim. And there they are: Niflheim mysterious, oversized, toothy bugs, the native life forms of indeterminate hostility, nicknamed “creepers” by the visiting humans. The human at the center of “Mickey 17” is Mickey Barnes, a genial sad-sack who has volunteered for the mission because loan sharks are trying to kill him

‘Dark Winds’ review: In Season 3, a dark night of the soul for Lt. Leaphorn

It can be thrilling to watch an actor who understands that showy performances aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. That smaller, more nuanced choices can hold the screen with just as much magnetism. Sometimes even more. That’s always been one of Zahn McClarnon’s underrated strengths, and after a long career of standout supporting roles on “Westworld,” “Fargo” and “Longmire,” he has rightfully assumed his place as a leading man playing Lt. Joe Leaphorn on AMC’s “Dark Winds,” back for a third season. The 1970s-set police procedural, based on the crime novels by Tony Hillerman, is also a moody and atmospheric psychological thriller that takes advantage of its dusty Southwest setting. The Navajo Tribal Police are called out to one such barren location, where a boy’s bloody bicycle has been found. What happened? As Leaphorn tries to find out, his efforts are complicated by the arrival of an FBI agent (Jenna Elfman) who can barely hide her condescension when she tells him, “I’m just here to button up a few open cases on the reservation.” But Leaphorn has other distractions as well. His marriage is

3 victims of Pennsylvania plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment, hospital says

LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Three of the five people injured in a single-engine plane crash in central Pennsylvania over the weekend were sent from a Lancaster hospital to a burn center for treatment, authorities said Monday. Related Articles National News | Homeland Security overhauls asylum phone app — now it’s for ‘self-deportation’ National News | LA district attorney says he won’t support resentencing the Menendez brothers because they lied National News | Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars National News | China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers National News | Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many’ Two patients were flown to the Lehigh Valley Health Network’s burn center and a third was driven there by ambulance, according to a spokesman for Lancaster General Hospital, where all five occupants were taken immediately after the crash. The other two patients were released Sunday night from Lancaster General, he said in an email. The plane burst into flames as it crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday from Lancaster Airport and was

Los Angeles church vandalized on Ash Wednesday

A church in Los Angeles is asking for prayers after it was vandalized on Ash Wednesday, a holy day in Catholicism. The vandalism occurred at Our Mother of Good Counsel church in the Los Feliz neighborhood on the evening of Mar. 5, according to an Instagram post by the church. A faith leader shared photos of the incident with KTLA that show broken stained-glass windows and fire damage inside the church. Bookshelves with Bibles on the back of church pews were among the burned items. The vandalism occurred at Our Mother of Good Counsel church in the Los Feliz neighborhood on the evening of Mar. 5, according to an Instagram post by the church. The vandalism occurred at Our Mother of Good Counsel church in the Los Feliz neighborhood on the evening of Mar. 5, according to an Instagram post by the church. The vandalism occurred at Our Mother of Good Counsel church in the Los Feliz neighborhood on the evening of Mar. 5, according to an Instagram post by the church. The vandalism occurred at Our Mother of Good Counsel church in the Los Feliz

Los Angeles Dodgers ink manager Dave Roberts to extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a contract extension with manager Dave Roberts, making him the highest paid skipper in baseball and ensuring Doc stays with the team through the 2029 season. Roberts was entering the final year of his contract and coming off his second World Series title in L.A. His new deal adds three years to the back end of his contract with an estimated total value of $32.4 million, according to the MLB Network and the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The extension also makes Roberts the highest paid manager in MLB history, edging out Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who took the title in the previous offseason. Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts celebrates with the trophy after the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 20, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Getty Images) Roberts has the highest winning percentage among all eligible managers in MLB history to go along with two World Series titles. He also had a ten-year playing career with stops in Cleveland, Boston, San Diego and San

Maryland reports a case of measles in an individual who traveled through Dulles airport

If you traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport Terminal A on March 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. officials said you may have been exposed and should monitor for symptoms. (Scripps News Group) Health officials in Maryland have confirmed a case of measles in a resident who had recently traveled out of the country. The Maryland Department of Health said the confirmed case in the individual from Howard County – they did not specify their age or gender – is not connected to the growing outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. However, if you traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport Terminal A on March 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. officials said you may have been exposed and should monitor for symptoms. Anyone who was at the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department on March 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. was also at risk of exposure, officials said. The vaccination status of the infected individual was not provided. Symptoms for the highly contagious respiratory disease are usually seen between one to two weeks after infection, according

5 killed, 1 seriously injured in San Diego-area traffic collisions over the weekend

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Over the weekend, four people were killed, and one person was seriously injured in separate traffic collisions in San Diego County. On Saturday, at 2:12 a.m., a man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in National City. The National City Police Department, firefighters, and paramedics responded to reports of a person lying in the street. A woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. Police located 27-year-old Jamal Dekwon Lee several blocks away with a vehicle that “showed clear evidence” of a collision, police said. Lee was arrested and booked into the San Diego County Jail on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and felony hit-and-run. Later, on Saturday evening, one person was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sweetwater Springs Boulevard, by Monte Vista High School, at around 6:57 p.m. The rider apparently collided with a utility van and was killed. The incident was reported on the California Highway Patrol traffic incident page and the CHPfatal.com website that tracks fatal traffic incidents in California. More details about the collision are unavailable at this time. Around 10:30

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare POLG disorder

The POLG Foundation Prince Frederik of Luxembourg and his siblings. Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has died at 22 years old after a lifelong battle with POLG mitochondrial disease, the family announced. After gifting each of us with our farewells – some kind, some wise, some instructive – in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke,” Prince Robert said in a statement posted to The POLG Foundation website, which Prince Frederik was a founder and creative director of. “Even in his last moments, his humour, and his boundless compassion, compelled him to leave us with one last laugh….to cheer us all up.” According to the foundation website, POLG mitochondrial disease is a rare genetic disorder that “robs the body’s cells of energy, in turn, causing progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure.” RELATED STORY | Princess Kate returns to public view after cancer diagnosis Prince Robert said his son gathered their family into his room on Feb. 28 – which happened to be Rare Disease Day – to

Autopsy reveals man found dead in Oakland apartment March 4 died from gunshot wound

OAKLAND — An autopsy revealed that a 61-year-old man found dead in his North Oakland apartment March 4 died from a gunshot wound, authorities said Monday. The man’s name has not yet been released pending notification of his family. The man was found dead in a partially decomposed state about 8 p.m. March 4 inside his apartment in the 3700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way after police were asked to make a wellness check as he had not been seen for a few days. Authorities said the man lived alone in the apartment. An autopsy the next day revealed the man had died from a gunshot wound to the torso, authorities said. Police said it was estimated he had been dead between two and 10 days before he was found. Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the killing, which became the 19th city’s homicide of the year. They did say there was no sign of a forced entry to the apartment and have not ruled out the possibility the man was killed by someone he knew. No arrests have been made

European vacations decline — Americans travel to these US cities instead

By Zuzana Paar, Food Drink Life American travelers planning a European vacation dropped from 45% in 2024 to 37% in 2025, a staggering decline since 2021. The European Travel Commission, or ETC, reports cost as the main factor of this sinking interest. People now seek destinations offering similar experiences without compromising their budget. The ETC’s findings are based on a survey of 7,087 long-haul travelers from various countries. This sudden downturn now implies a question: Where do they intend to go instead? A decline in European travel The ETC report, published in partnership with Eurail BV, found only 18% of American travelers say they will visit Europe, a significant drop from 28% last year. While a majority of those polled plan to travel long-haul this year, just 44% of global travelers emphasized having a European vacation, compared to 49% in 2024. “The decline in U.S. travel sentiment towards Europe reflects broader economic pressures, political uncertainty and evolving consumer preferences,” says Eduardo Santander, chief executive officer of the European Travel Commission, in the report. People adapt their travel plans as Europe drives Americans – and global

AI made its way to vineyards. Here’s how the technology is helping make your wine

By SARAH PARVINI LOS ANGELES (AP) — When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be a learning curve, but Gamble decided the technology was worth figuring out. Related Articles Business | First-time home buyer data: listings up, prices down in Q4 Business | China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers Business | Elon Musk claims X being targeted in ‘massive cyberattack’ as service goes down Business | Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump’s trade war Business | Dow drops 950, and Wall Street flirts with its worst day in years on worries about the economy The third-generation farmer bought one autonomous tractor. He plans on deploying its self-driving feature this spring and is currently using the tractor’s AI sensor to map his Napa Valley vineyard. As it learns each row, the tractor will know where to go once it is used autonomously. The AI within the machine will then process the data it collects and help Gamble make better-informed decisions

Oakland bookstore is selling off 5,000 cookbooks, including rare and historic titles

Are you a home cook who’s been searching for a copy of “Pigtails and Frog Legs: A Family Cookbook from Neiman Marcus”? Or what about “Harley and Davidson Family Recipes” or “101 Secrets of California Chefs”? It just so happens that The Bookmark Bookstore, whose sales go to support the Oakland Public Library, recently got a huge donation of cookbooks that it’ll be putting on the shelves March 15-16. Fans of physical media can expect to peruse some 5,000 titles, including ones from local chefs, rare and esoteric selections and historic tomes dating from World War II and earlier. “We’re still digging through items that are on the older side,” says Erin Rivero, operations manager at The Bookmark. “For this first sale (there may be more in the future!), we’ve found titles dating back to the 1940s. We imagine there are even older items in the collection, and we’re excited to unearth those later in the spring and summer.” The Bookmark Bookstore is located in downtown Oakland and, for three decades, has supported the Oakland Public Library with sales of donated books, comics, music and

Two picketers injured in collision with vehicle on first day of VTA strike

SAN JOSE — Two picketers from Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 were involved in a collision with a vehicle Monday morning on the first day of the union striking after contract negotiations with Valley Transit Authority ended in disagreement. The San Jose Police Department responded to a collision between two pedestrians and a vehicle at about 9:14 a.m., authorities said. The incident occurred on the 3900 block of Zanker Road, which is about a block from the Cerone VTA Yard. A video of the incident shared with Bay Area News Group by a bystander shows a white pickup truck making contact with two picketers in neon safety vests, who then fall to the ground. Raj Singh, president of ATU Local 265, said that one person was unable to put any weight on his leg and had lacerations on his arm and legs, and the second person’s neck began to swell after the incident. “It’s already a tough position to be in where the company has refused to budge, and now we’re out of work and people are getting injured,” Singh said. “I don’t want anybody

Social Security’s plan to get overpayments back

Social Security’s plan to get overpayments back – CBS News Watch CBS News The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries. CBS News’ Lindsey Reiser reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Search intensifies for missing Pitt spring breaker. Here’s what we know.

By Heather Lang, Chilekasi Adele Updated on: March 10, 2025 / 4:19 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic 02:04 Investigators are asking for a worldwide police alert to be issued in the ongoing search for a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on a spring break trip with her friends The worldwide alert, known as a Yellow Notice for missing persons, is issued by INTERPOL. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in the Virginia hometown of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki have filed for the notification. Authorities are searching on land and water in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of Konanki. She was first reported missing Thursday, March 6, 2025, while on vacation. Konanki is a permanent resident of the United States, but is a citizen of India. Her family makes their home in Chantilly, Virginia. She is a student at Pitt. RELATED STORY: Traveling abroad this year? A travel industry expert shares crucial safety tips. A Dominican police source tells

HHS offers buyout option for workers who quit, source says

HHS offers buyout option for workers who quit, source says – CBS News Watch CBS News All employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services received an offer of a $25,000 payment if they choose to voluntarily resign, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News. Major Garrett has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of “many to come”

By Melissa Quinn Updated on: March 10, 2025 / 5:57 PM EDT / CBS News Why ICE arrested a Palestinian activist Why ICE arrested a Palestinian activist involved in Columbia’s protests 03:13 Washington — President Trump warned Monday that this weekend’s arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first “of many to come” amid his administration’s crackdown on students and alleged “agitators” protesting Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. The same day, a federal judge blocked Khalil’s deportation and scheduled a court hearing after Khalil’s attorney filed a petition challenging the arrest. The president wrote in a post on his social media platform Truth Social that his administration “will not tolerate” what he said is “pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American” activity on college campuses across the country, and claimed the protests are being waged by “paid agitators,” rather than students. As a student at Columbia University last spring, Khalil helped lead demonstrations protesting Israel and the war in Gaza. “We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again,” Mr. Trump wrote. “If you

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Rialto Shortens Proposed Warehouse Moratorium Extension to Six Months, Set to Expire August 26, 2025, Amid Scrutiny

Rialto City Council voted to extend a moratorium on new warehouse developments for an additional six months on Feb. 25th, shortening the original proposed extension of 10 months and 15 days. The decision, which followed a discussion about zoning regulations and the city’s long-term development plans, pushes the moratorium’s expiration to Aug. 26, 2025. The moratorium, initially adopted on Jan. 28 under emergency ordinance 1697, temporarily halts the “establishment, expansion, or intensification” of warehouses and fulfillment centers. The extension aims to give city officials time to review zoning regulations, consider potential rezoning in specific areas and establish appropriate guidelines for “indoor storage facilities” according to AB 98 regulations. Daniel Casey, the city’s principal planner, presented the ordinance. However, concerns about the timeframe arose among council members. “I have a little bit of an issue with your time frame on this,” said Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott. “Because we had asked that [the] staff move in a much faster manner to address the zoning issues, and I think 10 months is a long time.” City Attorney Eric Vail noted that the council had the option to

Learn about Camp Cajon during tours of historic San Bernardino County site

The Camp Cajon team is planning a guided tour to the historic site this month. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 22, participants will be guided by local historians on short hikes over historic trails and roads that passed by Camp Cajon. For centuries, the Cajon Pass has been a primary corridor into Southern California, beginning with footpaths created by the local Native American tribes. In the early 1800s, the Old Spanish Trail became the primary trading route in the Southwest between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles. The trail passed through the Cajon Pass via Crowder Canyon, just a few hundred feet south of Camp Cajon. The Camp Cajon site during a 2023 event. From left, 1917 Pioneer Monument, Camp Cajon picnic table, Camp Cajon Monument replica, and the informational kiosk. The road in the foreground is a section of Route 66 from 1953, which is now Wagon Train Road. (Photo by Mark Landis) Beginning in 1848, the early Mormon roads and the John Brown Toll Road (1861-1881) used sections of the Old Spanish Trail in Crowder Canyon. In 1913, the

Paid parking could soon be implemented at Balboa Park, Mission Bay

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Paid parking could soon be coming to lots in Balboa Park and around Mission Bay. The city of San Diego is considering a proposal to tack fees on certain lots as part of a strategy to curb demand in some of the parks’ more popular lots, where it is near impossible to find a parking spot during the busiest times of year. Details on what exactly these parking changes could look like have yet to be ironed out. However, Rachel Laing, a spokesperson for Mayor Todd Gloria, confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI the city is exploring a few options like hourly rates, a location-based system and a hybrid of the two. San Diego cannabis could get more expensive as city considers tax hike Over the next few weeks, San Diego officials plan to hold meetings with Balboa Park institutions and neighborhood groups to draft a final parking management proposal for the destination to bring before the city council later this year. A plan to bring similar changes to Mission Bay Park is in even earlier stages of development and will likely