Petaluma mansion owned by Papa Murphy’s founders listed for $12.5 million - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

Trustees of Terrence and Rose Collins, founders of Papa Murphy’s Take N’ Bake Pizza, have listed the family’s wine country estate in Petaluma for $12.5 million.
A wine country estate once owned by the founders of Papa Murphy’s Take N’ Bake Pizza is for sale (Peter Lyons).
A wine country estate once owned by the founders of Papa Murphy’s Take N’ Bake Pizza is for sale (Peter Lyons).
A wine country estate once owned by the founders of Papa Murphy’s T

Diego fa*gundez playing an important role for the Galaxy

Diego fa*gundez’s role changed when the Galaxy brought in Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil this season
fa*gundez, who was acquired in a trade with Austin FC last season, went from starter to reserve role and now back to starter, helping the Galaxy survive the current midfield injury situation.
“I’m just taking my turn right now being on the field and doing everything I can to help out the team defensively, attacking, whatever it takes,” fa*gundez said.
fa*gundez has started fo

Kings to kick off preseason Sept. 23 in Utah

Normally, a preseason schedule doesn’t provide much in the way of intrigue or novelty, but the Kings’ exhibition slate for the upcoming campaign may offer an exception.
Not one game will be played at the under-renovation Crypto.com Arena, though, like last year, two will unfold in another country. Even the Kings’ annual “Frozen Fury” showcase underwent enough abrupt changes that it was technically canceled and converted into a standard exhibition match.
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Southern California added 4,800 fast-food workers in May despite wage hike

Bosses at Southern California’s quick-serve restaurants added 4,800 workers in May to a new record high, offering an early peek into how a controversial hike in minimum pay for many fast-food workers might reshape the industry.
My trusty spreadsheet review of the Employment Development Department’s job stats found 362,000 workers at limited-service restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. That was up 4,800 for May and topped July 2023’s previou

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Pet donkey who disappeared five years ago is now living wild life with herd of elk

By Scottie Andrew | CNN
When Diesel the donkey ran away on a hike near his home outside Sacramento five years ago, his owners assumed the worst.
Diesel, right, as seen in 2018 — the year before he disappeared.(Courtesy Terrie and Dave Drewry via CNN Newsource)
“He’s not aggressive, he’s a lover,” Terrie Drewry told CNN affiliate KOVR in 2019, days after Diesel’s great escape. “But right now, he’s scared.”
Years passed without a sign of life f

This summer, skip the booze without missing the fun

Ksenia Prints (Associated Press)
If you thought that going sober meant signing up for a lifetime of tepid ginger ale, think again. In the past few years, non-alcoholic drink options have become more popular than ever. So whether you’ve been dry for a decade or have recently become sober curious, read on for an inside look at why so many Americans are embracing mocktails this summer.
Americans are breaking up with booze
Ever thought about reducing your alcohol consumption? If so, you’

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey revisits the ’80s ahead of Totally Tubular Festival

When the British new wave band Thompson Twins unplugged its synths for the last time in 1997, singer Tom Bailey didn’t look back for nearly three decades.
“Someone told me I didn’t play a Thompson Twins song live for 27 years,” Bailey says on a recent call from his London apartment. “Which is kind of a weird thing. But I mean, it’s just evidence for the fact that I kind of drifted off in other directions and was doing lots of other music.
“It was never m

Backlash against DEI spreads to more states

Erika Bolstad | Stateline.org (TNS)
SALT LAKE CITY — Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children were required to write diversity, equity and inclusion statements while applying for medical and dental schools and other graduate programs in Utah.
“It doesn’t seem right,” Hall said. “It doesn’t seem like it belongs in an application.”
It took two legislative session

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For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’

Elaine S. Povich | (TNS) Stateline.org
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Child care worker Marci Then, 32, looked over at two 4-year-olds in her care who were tussling over a toy plate in a model kitchen set. “Are we sharing?” she gently asked them. They both let go.
Then works at Little Learners Academy child care center near Providence, Rhode Island. Her daughter, Mila, 4, is enrolled there, so Then is able to keep a watchful eye on her in addition to about a dozen other 4-year-olds. Mila c

More than 25% of parents struggle to get their children to sleep: Survey

Hunter Boyce | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)
More than a quarter of parents find it a challenge to get their children to sleep, according to a new poll. Some of the problems can be explained by poorsleep hygiene, which involves a child’s environment and nighttime habits.
According to theC.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, which surveyed a national sample of parents to children 1-6 years old, 27% of respondents said they have tr

States struggle to help patients navigate insurance hurdle known as ‘step therapy’

Shalina Chatlani | (TNS) Stateline.org
Cassidy Yermal, 32, began experiencing debilitating migraines when she was 17 years old. As a teenager growing up in northeastern Pennsylvania, she saw numerous neurologists and tried a variety of medications before finding one that provided relief.
In 2022, her new insurer asked her to prove it.
Yermal now lives in Marlboro, Maryland, where she’s a sales representative at a furniture store. She is married and receives health care coverage through her

Legislators consider a new ‘hub’ to ensure patients get health care in their preferred language

In California, there are policies in place meant to ensure people with limited English speaking ability can still access and understand their health care prognosis or care instructions in the language they speak.
Still, that’s not always what happens, saidSen. Dave Min, and there’s not a dedicated office to take on when that’s a problem.
And when people cannot receive care in a language they understand, that can lead to longer hospital stays, difficulties following post-d

Graduate borrowers, consider this student loan plan before July 1

By Eliza Haverstock | NerdWallet
Starting July 1, the Education Department will limit enrollment in three income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which cap monthly student loan payments at a certain portion of income and can eventually forgive remaining debt.
The most significant change: The Pay as You Earn (PAYE) plan will close all new enrollment starting July 1. If you’re already on PAYE, you’ll remain on the plan.
“Any borrower who has significant debt and thinks they’re

Americans with HIV are living longer. Federal spending isn’t keeping up

Sam Whitehead | (TNS) KFF Health News
DECATUR, Ga. — Malcolm Reid recently marked the anniversary of his HIV diagnosis on Facebook. “Diagnosed with HIV 28 years ago, AND TODAY I THRIVE,” he wrote in a post in April, which garnered dozens of responses.
Reid, an advocate for people with HIV, said he’s happy he made it to age 66. But growing older has come with a host of health issues. He survived kidney cancer and currently juggles medications to treat HIV, high blood press

California leaders tussle with health industry over billions of new Medi-Cal dollars

By Bernard Wolfson | KFF Health News
Gov. Gavin Newsom, state lawmakers, and health industry leaders have a small window to reach an agreement on billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal before it’s put to voters in November.
An initiative, supported by virtually every sector of the state’s health care industry as well as the local Republican and Democratic parties, would lock in the money for Medi-Cal, California’s version of the Medicaid health insurance program for low-income re

Track and field events will go before swimming, venues changing in 2028 Olympics proposal from LA28

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and revenue increases, but will significantly upend traditional scheduling.
Swimming will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with its 38,000 seats creating the largest swimming venue in Olympic history; basketball will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood; and gymnastics will be held at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Ang

Din Tai Fung sets soft opening date for Downtown Disney

Disneyland diners hungry for the legendary Shanghai-style soup dumplings that dribble down your chin can now make reservations for Din Tai Fung to open at Downtown Disney — but they better hurry if they want to get a table.
The Michelin-awarded restaurant from Taiwan will soft open on Monday, June 24 at the outdoor shopping mall next door to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. An official grand opening will be held in July.
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Corona fire battalion chief celebrated as he completes cancer treatments

Corona Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Willson was surrounded with support Thursday, June 20.
Dozens of uniformed firefighters from Corona, Orange and fire departments throughout the region lined up outside City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center Thursday morning in Irvine to cheer on the 42-year-old classical hodgkin lymphoma survivor.
Brandon Willson, his sons Gavin and Luke, and wife Amber walk through dozens of firefighters on Thursday, June 20, as they show their support for

San Bernardino woman accused of storing boyfriend in a ‘makeshift tomb’ will stand trial for murder

A SuperiorCourtjudge on Friday, June 21, ordered a San Bernardino woman held over for trial on a murder charge after a man testified that Trista Ann Soicer told him that she killed boyfriend Eric Mercado in 2014 by slamming his head with a frying pan and slitting his throat as he slept on a love seat.
Mercado’s family reported him missing soon after. He wasn’t found until 2022, when the man who testified Friday, Spicer’s most recent boyfriend Waylan Gentry, told pol

The Blind Pig in Yorba Linda will close to make way for new Mexican concept

Nearly five years after opening in Yorba Linda, the Blind Pig, the second location of Tony Monaco’s speakeasy-themed restaurant, will close its doors on Aug. 3. In its place, Monaco will refurbish and rebrand his eatery as Blind Coyote Cantina, a Mexi-Cali concept set to open in in late August or early September.
“It just felt like it was time to make a change and I’ve had this cantina concept in my back pocket for awhile now,” said Monaco. Noting preferences in the marke

Does expired sunscreen still work?

Joel Streed | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News Network
It’s that time of year when everyone’s looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily.
Skin damage from the sun increases your risk of developing:Skin cancer: Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, li

One migrant worker’s effort to claim workers’ comp, a right all workers have despite immigration status

Jose Antuna fell through a drain at a west suburban car wash where he worked and tore his meniscus in mid-November. The 40-year-old from Venezuela didn’t have a work permit at the time and was making $10 an hour.
But after being injured for a second time in May while working at a flea market — this time as an innocent bystander when a woman allegedly attempted to run her car into her adulterous husband — he can barely walk around his apartment.
He struggles to load himsel

To hear the cicadas sing, enthusiasts travel from near and far

During an afternoon stroll around Morton Arboretum, Maria Malayter’s Apple Watch buzzed twice with an unusual notification. The screen warned her of a “loud environment” with sound levels reaching 90 decibels as cicadas chorused on the treetops.
Exposure to such levels for over 30 minutes can causepermanent hearing damage, hence the watch notification. Yet Malayter, and many others, have visited the arboretum in recent weeks seeking the cicada songs, and a reminder of chi

Dying veterans didn’t get pain medication because nurse stole their doses, feds say

Julia Marnin | The Charlotte Observer (TNS)
A registered nurse in charge of caring for critically ill veterans stole their pain medications and consumed the doses while working in an intensive care unit, according to federal prosecutors.
Instead of giving the correct amount of fentanyl, hydromorphone and oxycodone prescribed to her patients, Tara Severino would ingest some, or all, of the doses at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut, court documents say.
At least three veterans were

Violence prevention programs in school are one way to keep kids safe, experts say

Claire Bryan | (TNS) The Seattle Times
SEATTLE — When a student dies, it’s impossible not to wonder if there’s something that could have been done to save them. That’s true for every adult who shares the responsibility of keeping students safe. And it’s no different for people who have made a career out of teaching children the interpersonal skills they need to keep disagreements from becoming tragedies.
“Every time this happens, I feel like I haven’t do

Hedge fund talent schools are looking for the perfect trader

Nishant Kumar, Liza Tetley | (TNS) Bloomberg News
More than a decade ago, hedge fund titan Steve Cohen and his portfolio manager Harry Schwefel sat huddled on SAC Capital’s busy trading floor. Schwefel was musing on how a run of lucky breaks had powered his rise at the firm. Cohen’s reaction: “We shouldn’t allow it to be luck anymore.”
Today he’s enjoying the fruits of that epiphany. The duo went ahead and constructed one of the hedge fund industry’s fir

Former Ducks star Andrew Cogliano announces retirement

Former Ducks forward Andrew Cogliano, who aided the team in reaching two conference finals appearances and later won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, announced his retirement on Friday.
Cogliano, 37, will join Colorado’s front office imminently, the Avalanche said in a news release, which indicated that he’d assist in both scouting and player development for the club.
Beginning in 2007 with the Edmonton Oilers, Cogliano played 1294 games (ninth among active skaters) as we

Tiny wings of terror: How mosquitoes have influenced human history

Mandy Applegate (Associated Press)
Most don’t pay attention to these pests until you are bitten and left with a red, itchy mark. Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes have shaped the course of human history through the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. Discover how these tiny wings reigned over humans by influencing warfare, the economy, religion and even causing genetic adaptations.
Shifting the course of history in military battles
Military forces were prepared to face their opponent on

What’s in your go bag? Pack these essentials for summer emergencies

Sarita Harbour
When disaster strikes, having a well-prepared go bag can save precious time and reduce the stress of the situation. Here’s a quick guide to packing your summer go bag so you and your loved ones are ready to face any emergency.
Go bag basics
A go bag is packed with essential items to help you survive in the first three days of an emergency, should you and your family need to evacuate your home. Each family member, including pets, should have a go bag tailored to their specifi

Trump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers?

By KEVIN FREKING and JOSH BOAK (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s new proposal to exclude tips from federal taxes is getting strong reviews from some Republican lawmakers, though major questions remain about the impact of the policy and how it would work.
What’s certain is that a change in the taxation of tips would affect millions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there are 2.24 million waiters and waitresses across the country, w