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Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
DUI drivers face increased penalties under new laws signed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills that would increase penalties against DUI drivers in California.
Mayor Bass and challenger Raman each raise about $2.5 million in campaign funds
The two mayoral hopefuls were effectively neck and neck as they pulled in donations of up to $1,800 while also tapping the city's pool of taxpayer matching funds.
Westlake data center temporary restraining order expires
A judge allowed a temporary restraining order on a proposed Westlake data center to expire, pushing the legal debate involving nearby Keller residents to an Oct. 23 hearing as Texas political candidates debate statewide regulations.
WATCH: The annual Fat Bear Week tournament is underway
Mike Fitz, resident naturalist for Explore.org, breaks down the competition where people vote for the fattest bear of the year.
18-wheeler crash and fuel spill shuts down part of DNT in Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage.
Candidates are increasingly dropping debates. Here's what it means for voters
Fewer than half of Senate races will have candidate debates this year.
More Republicans running in close races calling for end to Iran war
Several Republicans running in competitive races are joining growing calls in their party to end the Iran war with less than 40 days until the midterms.
Supreme Court allows use of citizenship database ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration a green light to use a federal citizenship database to verify voters ahead of the midterm elections.
New nonstop flights, aircraft to come to McKinney National Airport
Avelo Airlines is expanding its upcoming service by adding new aircraft and four new nonstop destinations: Atlanta, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans.
WATCH: Americans struggling with the record rise in gas prices
GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan shares his outlook on gas prices over the next week as the average of a gallon of regular gas rises up more than a $1.50 since the war with Iran began.
State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
