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Northern California Reporter @USAToday | Previously @indystar @jconline @coastalviewnews | NAHJ

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This Italian restaurant was named California's best by Chowhound Flavorful. Michelin-level quality. These are some words used to describe a restaurant Chowhound named as California's best Italian spot.

This Italian restaurant was named California's best by Chowhound

www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

via @usatoday.com

#california #news #BayArea

20.01.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Walkouts planned in California on Trump term anniversary. Where? The β€œFree America Walkout” has organized demonstrations nationwide, including some happening in California. Here's what to know.

Walkouts planned in California on Trump term anniversary. Where?

www.usatoday.com/story/news/c...

via @usatoday.com

#news #protest #california

20.01.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
California warns of death cap mushrooms outbreak resulting in 3 deaths The California Department of Public Health is raising the alarm on an outbreak of death cap mushrooms, which has hospitalized dozens of people.

California warns of death cap mushrooms outbreak resulting in 3 deaths
www.usatoday.com/story/news/c...

Via: @usatoday.com

#news #california

15.01.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
California federal court dismisses GOP's block of redistricting map A federal court rejected California Republicans' argument that the state's new congressional maps were unconstitutional on Jan. 14.

@usatoday.com

California federal court dismisses GOP's block of redistricting map

www.usatoday.com/story/news/c...

#california #news
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15.01.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
California investigates Elon Musk's Grok for generating sexual images California's Department of Justice opens investigation into Elon Musk's Grok, for its use in creating sexual images of women and young girls.

California investigates Elon Musk's Grok for generating sexual images

www.usatoday.com/story/news/c...

via @usatoday.com

14.01.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as a journalist at USA TODAY Co., Inc.!

I will be the Northern California Reporter for the TODAY Californian team.

If you would like to stay informed about California news, you should sign upΒ for the TODAY Californian newsletter for free.

06.01.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Body arrives at morgue with 'suspected explosive device,' Marion County Coroner says "A deceased individual arrived at our facility ... with what appeared to be a suspected explosive device on the body," the Marion County Coroner's Office said.

IndyStar reports:

Bomb threat at Marion County Coroner’s office tied to fatal police chase, crash in Johnson County

www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

03.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A peek inside the confusion and 'chaos' of Indianapolis' new immigration court IndyStar spent 16 hours over several days inside the federal building to observe the country’s newest immigration court.

Via IndyStar:
A peek inside the confusion and 'chaos' of Indianapolis' new immigration court

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

29.09.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
At least 11 WISH-TV staffers quit or are fired over restrictive non-compete agreement Former TV station employees tell IndyStar they believe non-compete change stemmed from legal fight with former meteorologist Ashley Brown Elliott.

From IndyStar:

At least 11 WISH-TV staffers quit or are fired over restrictive non-compete agreement

www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

#Hoosiersky #News #TVnews #firings #indiana #indy

05.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'A cash cow': How detaining immigrants became major revenue source for small Indiana county Thousands of immigrants have been funneled through the Clay County Jail, which has become one of the major ICE detention centers in the Midwest.

IndyStar’s Kristine Phillips reports:

'A cash cow': How detaining immigrants became major revenue source for small Indiana county

www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

25.08.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Close to 100 people have gathered outside of the Indiana Governor’s Mansion to protest the state government, who floated the idea of redistricting the state in favor of Republican candidates.

Indiana GOP already hold 7 of the state's 9 US. House seats.

#indianapolis #hoosiersky

07.08.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kristi Noem dubs Indiana's version of 'Alligator Alcatraz' as the 'Speedway Slammer' Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the administration had dubbed Indiana's Miami Correctional Facility, as "Speedway Slammer."

IndyStar reports: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem dubs Indiana's version of 'Alligator Alcatraz' as the 'Speedway Slammer'

#immigration #speedway #indiana #speedwayslammer #alligator #alcatraz

www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

05.08.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman who died in Indiana plane crash was trying to fly solo around the world Anh-Thu Nguyen wanted to be the first Vietnamese woman to complete a solo flight around the world.

Woman who died in Indiana plane crash was trying to fly solo around the world

www.indystar.com/story/news/2... via @indystar

30.07.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Purdue basketball star Zach Edey charged with reckless driving back in Indiana Police say they stopped former Purdue basketball star Zach Edey driving 101 mph in a 55-mph zone on Indiana 25 in southern Tippecanoe County.

Via Journal & Courier

Former Purdue basketball star & Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey charged with reckless driving back in Indiana

www.jconline.com/story/news/l...

18.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's what we know about ICE sightings in Lawrence and Indianapolis "These seem to be targeted operations, pulling over specific vehicles," reads a social media post from the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance.

From @indystar:

Here's what we know about ICE sightings in Lawrence and Indianapolis

www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

#indy #ice
#hoosiersky #indiana
#immigration
#indianapolis

13.06.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.

A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.

But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.

12.06.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 18702    πŸ” 6228    πŸ’¬ 1462    πŸ“Œ 591
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HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana across the street from the Pacers arena for a protest against Donald Trump and ICE (Video: @noepadilla.bsky.social)

12.06.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 873    πŸ” 153    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 14
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Afghan refugees. A scientist. A birthright citizen. Hear from Indianapolis immigrants Almost 100,000 residents of Marion County are foreign born. IndyStar spoke with a few about their journey to Indiana and Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Via: @indystar

Afghan refugees. A scientist. A birthright citizen. Hear from Indianapolis immigrants

www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

#indy #hoosiers #immigrants
#immigration #hoosiersky #indiana #indianapolis

10.06.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana State Police troopers help deliver a baby on the side of I-65 On Saturday, two Indiana State Police troopers put their training to the test and helped deliver the family's baby boy on the side of the highway.

IndyStar reports: Indiana State Police troopers help deliver a baby on the side of I-65

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

17.05.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These Indiana agencies are officially partnering with ICE to enforce immigration law Since Trump's inauguration, four Indiana law enforcement agencies have signed up to participate in the federal government's 287(g) Program.

IndyStar reports: These Indiana agencies are officially partnering with ICE to enforce immigration law

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

#indystar #hoosiersky #indianapolis #indy #ICE #immigration

13.05.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Clerical error' leads to Indy migrant being wrongfully placed in deportation proceedings One of the two migrant men forcibly removed from their vehicle by federal agents in Indianapolis was wrongfully placed in deportation proceedings.

IndyStar reports: β€˜Clerical error' leads to Indy migrant being wrongfully placed in deportation proceedings

www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

#indianapolis #immigration #ICE #indy #indiana #hoosiersky

06.05.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archdiocese of Indianapolis will host mass for Pope Francis on Thursday The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis will host a mass for Pope Francis on Thursday at noon at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral.

IndyStar reports: Archdiocese of Indianapolis will host mass for Pope Francis on Thursday at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

#indiana #news #indy #indianapolis #popefrancis #hoosiersky

21.04.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACLU files lawsuit against DHS arguing Indiana students' legal status wrongly revoked The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against the DHS arguing that the department had wrongfully terminated the F-1 student status for seven students.

ACLU files lawsuit against DHS arguing Indiana students' legal status wrongly revoked

Six of the seven students named in this lawsuit were Chinese citizens or nationals.

Five of the students were attending Purdue.

indystar.com/story/news/pol… via @indystarwww.indystar.com/story/news/p...7/

15.04.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indianapolis east-side Chuck-E-Cheese officially closes after missing 'strategic goals' Residents in east Indianapolis share their frustration after learning that the Chuck E. Cheese in the Washington Square shopping area had closed.

IndyStar: Indianapolis east-side Chuck-E-Cheese officially closes after missing 'strategic goals'

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

#news #pizza #indianapolis #hoosiersky #indiana

10.04.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana sees first case of measles in 2025 The Indiana Department of Health announced a case of measles Monday in an unvaccinated minor. This is the first case of the year.

IndyStar: Indiana sees its first case of measles in 2025

www.indystar.com/story/news/h...

#indiana #measles #RFK #hoosiersky #health

08.04.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NWS ends translation services night before major storm is set to hit the Midwest The night befor the Midwest is expected to be hit by a storm, NWS ended its foreign-language translation services contract, according to Bloomberg.

NWS ends translation services night before major storm is set to hit the Midwest

www.indystar.com/story/weathe...

#indiana #midwest #weather #nws #spanish #news

02.04.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Everyone is in fear': DHS to revoke legal protections for migrants living in Indiana Fear and confusion spread across Indiana's immigrant population after news broke DHS would be revoking protections offered during Biden's presidency.

From: IndyStar
β€˜Everyone is in fear': DHS to revoke legal protections for migrants living in Indiana

www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

#indiana #news #indy #immigration #indystar #hoosiersky

01.04.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Driving cards or stricter punishments: How should Indiana address noncitizens who try to drive? State representative proposed HB 1114 after constituent died of injuries following accident with unlicensed driver. Family seeks justice.

A bill imposing harsher penalties on unlicensed motorists involved in auto accidents resulting in injuries passed the Indiana Senate Monday, potentially setting back years-long efforts to gain driving privileges for undocumented immigrants.
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

25.03.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indy Sikh temple shooting and an arson. Suspect in both on ICE hold after arrest in Ohio Police arrested Gurpreet Singh, 22, in connection with the shooting at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis temple and an arson at his home last year.

Indy Sikh temple shooting and an arson. Suspect in both on ICE hold after arrest in Ohio

www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

#hoosiersky #news #immigration #ice #indy #indiana #crime

25.03.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's what we know about the ICE arrest in Indy Here's what IndyStar knows so far regarding the arrest of the two Honduran men who were arrested by ICE in Indianapolis.

Here's the latest information we know about the ICE arrest in Indy: via IndyStar

www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

#hoosiersky #indy #news #indianapolis #deportation #ICE

11.03.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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