By Fielding Buck | [email protected] | The Press-EnterprisePUBLISHED: June 4, 2019 at 4:48 pm | UPDATED: June 4, 2019 at 4:48 pm TGI deep fried day. June 7 is National Doughnut Day, meaning that most of the chains and some independent shops will have promotions. Here’s a sprinkling of what’s out there: Donut Bar: This San Diego chain specializes in huge, elaborately frosted doughnuts and beer pairing parties. It opened a location in Temecula last December and expects to open one in downtown Riverside this summer. On Friday it will give away free birthday cake doughnuts, founder Santiago Campa said in a phone interview. donutbar.com Duck Donuts: This chain originated in Duck, a town on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It has West Coast stores in Huntington Beach and Irvine. It will be giving away one “bare,” powdered or cinnamon sugar doughnut per customer at participating locations on Friday. No purchase necessary, according to a news release. duckdonuts.com … [Read more...] about National Doughnut Day 2019: Where to find free treats and deals
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‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab
Martha Irvine, Ap National Writer Updated 7:22 am PST, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 In this Dec. 9, 2018 photo, a 27-year-old self-described tech addict poses for a portrait in front of a video game store at a mall in Everett, Wash. He asked to remain anonymous because he works in the tech industry and fears that speaking out about the negatives of excessive tech use could hurt his career. "If we get to a point in the tech industry where I can use my name and show my face in cases like this, thence've gotten somewhere. That'll be a turning point." less In this Dec. 9, 2018 photo, a 27-year-old self-described tech addict poses for a portrait in front of a video game store at a mall in Everett, Wash. He asked to remain anonymous because he works in the tech ... more Photo: Martha Irvine, AP Photo: … [Read more...] about ‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab
What will it take for Warriors and Lakers to become a rivalry?
By Mark Medina | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 24, 2018 at 5:00 am | UPDATED: December 25, 2018 at 10:10 am CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device * * * Subscribe to the Mercury News and East Bay Times for $40 a year and receive a free Warriors championship coffee table book* * * OAKLAND >> During this holiday season, Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob does not have the spirit of giving. Instead, he seems more naughty than nice. Lacob floated the possibility he will sit in his courtside seat sporting one of his championship rings when the Warriors (23-11) face the Los Angeles Lakers (19-14) on Christmas Day at Oracle Arena. He hopes LeBron James notices. “I might wear it for him out of respect,” Lacob said, laughing, while recently sporting the Warriors’ most recent title ring. “I might wear all three.” That would provide a symbolic reminder of the Warriors winning three … [Read more...] about What will it take for Warriors and Lakers to become a rivalry?
Travel delays as car flips and crashes through central reservation on M62 near Scammonden
Motorists are facing lengthy delays after a collision on the M62 near Scammonden One lane has been closed on both carriageways of the motorway while police and Highways England staff deal with the crash, between junctions 22 and 23 at Scammonden. There are reports of four miles of congestion.The Yorkshire Ambulance Service has also been sent to the scene.Drivers have been told to expect delays of around 30 minutes, with four miles of the motorway said to be affected by traffic congestion.In a tweet shortly after 2pm, Highways England said: “Recovery is now on scene. Our crews are working to get the lane closures removed as soon as it is safe to do so.”All lanes have now reopened.Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and breaking incidents in Halifax - join our dedicated Facebook group here. Delays at A&E departments point to difficult winter … [Read more...] about Travel delays as car flips and crashes through central reservation on M62 near Scammonden
LAUSD and its teachers now agree on salary, but strike may still loom over other issues
By Daily News | and City News Service | PUBLISHED: December 18, 2018 at 11:20 am | UPDATED: December 18, 2018 at 1:11 pm The Los Angeles Unified School District and the union representing 33,000 teachers have reached an agreement on salaries, thedistrict announced today, but disagreements on issues such as class size and staffing levels remain on the table and could still lead to a strike. The salary agreement came with the release of the report by a state-appointed fact finder, who was appointed when mediation failed to lead to a contract agreement. The fact finder recommended — and the district and union have agreed to — a 6 percent salary increase, according to LAUSD. According to the report, 3 percent of that raise will be retroactive to July 1, 2017, and the other 3 percent retroactive to July 1, 2018. There was no immediate response from the teachers’ union, United Teachers Los Angeles. Its members have already voted to authorize a strike if an agreement … [Read more...] about LAUSD and its teachers now agree on salary, but strike may still loom over other issues